At BMB Dental Clinic in Mona Vale, our dental team provides orthodontic treatment options including clear aligners, such as Invisalign® and ClearCorrect®, as well as traditional braces. We assess your individual needs and discuss suitable options based on your clinical presentation and preferences.
Traditional braces may be recommended in some cases, particularly where consistent wear is important or where more complex tooth movement is required.
*Outcomes, healing times and fees vary depending on individual circumstances and treatment type.
Both traditional braces and clear aligners aim to move teeth into improved alignment. The most suitable option depends on your needs, preferences and the complexity of treatment.
Traditional braces use brackets attached to the teeth and connected with wires. We adjust these wires during review appointments to guide tooth movement over time.
We provide metal and ceramic brackets. Treatment involves regular appointments to monitor progress and make adjustments. Braces remain fixed to the teeth throughout treatment and are removed at completion.
Clear aligners are removable trays made from transparent plastic. You remove them for eating, drinking and oral hygiene. This allows you to maintain your usual diet and oral care routine.
Clear aligners may suit patients who prefer a less visible option. However, treatment depends on wearing aligners as directed. In some cases, particularly for younger patients, fixed braces may be more suitable where consistent wear is difficult to maintain.
Clear aligner treatment uses a series of custom-made trays to move teeth gradually. Each set of aligners applies controlled force to specific teeth.
You change aligners at intervals recommended by your dentist, often every one to two weeks. Small tooth-coloured attachments may be placed on the teeth to assist with movement.
Treatment duration varies depending on individual needs and case complexity. Wearing aligners as instructed supports treatment progress.
Fees vary based on individual needs and the complexity of treatment. Clear aligner treatment in Mona Vale commonly can range between $4,000 and $7,500. However, again, this varies.
We provide a personalised cost estimate after assessment and discuss available payment options before treatment.
Improved tooth alignment may support oral hygiene by making teeth easier to clean. It may also assist with bite function and reduce uneven wear on teeth. Outcomes vary depending on individual factors.
If you are considering clear aligners or braces in Mona Vale, please contact our Northern Beaches dental clinic to arrange a consultation.
Dr Babak Moharrami provides orthodontic treatment options including clear aligners and traditional braces. We assess your needs and discuss suitable options to support your oral health and treatment goals.
BMB Dental Clinic offers Invisalign®,ClearCorrect and many other aligner brands as discreet orthodontic options for our patients. Your dentist recommends cleaning your clear aligners daily to reduce bacteria and plaque buildup. Clear aligners are disposable; most patients change them out every couple of weeks, but they can still become damaged or dirty if not cleaned.
When cleaning your clear aligners, there are some essential things to remember:
There are countless cleaning accessories and products for clear aligners, such as effervescent tablets, brushes and sanitising solutions. For example, Invisalign has a sterilising product called ‘Steraligner’. The ingredients for this product include a natural antiseptic called sodium bicarbonate and rubbing alcohol.
As with many other products, Steraligner instructs users to soak the aligners in this solution for three minutes, rinse them, and brush them using a soft-bristled brush and warm water. Your Mona Vale dentist can recommend clear aligner products and accessories you can use for your home hygiene routine.
BMB Dental Clinic invites you to arrange a clear aligner consultation with Dr. Babak Moharrami. Dr. Moharrami will present your treatment options and provide guidance on clear aligner care, including sanitation practices.
For high-quality service, visit Mona Vale dental for your consultation today.
At BMB Dental Clinic, Dr Babak Moharrami helps patients straighten their teeth for healthy, attractive smiles with both clear aligner treatments, such as Invisalign and ClearCorrect, and traditional braces.
Both methods of teeth straightening have their advantages and disadvantages, which is why we often recommend them to different types of patients.
Adult patients who value discretion often prefer Invisalign, ClearCorrect, Spark Aligners or SureSmile treatment over traditional braces since traditional braces are more apparent. Invisalign and other clear aligner treatments are nearly invisible, which means their friends, family, and colleagues don't need to know they're undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Additionally, with Clear Aligner treatment, keeping your teeth clean is much easier than with traditional braces. You can simply remove your Invisalign aligner for your regular oral hygiene routine and put the aligner back in when you've finished brushing and flossing.
We often recommend traditional braces, on the other hand, to our younger patients who need orthodontic intervention. The removability of Invisalign aligners makes them easy to use and maintain. Still, young patients tend to remove them too often and leave them out for long periods of time, affecting their treatment's progress.
At our Mona Vale dental, Dr. Moharrami regularly helps patients decide whether Invisalign Mona Vale or traditional braces are the best treatment option for their needs. We invite you to contact us to schedule an appointment for personalized advice on your orthodontic care.
It really depends on the amount of crowding and/or other issues that we plan to fix. The more complex the problem, the greater the number of aligners the patient needs. As each aligner needs to be worn for one week, more aligners mean a longer treatment time. Generally, Invisalign treatment takes between 6 to 18 months.
Treatment timelines vary by patient, but your teeth will shift toward straight positions gradually across the timeline, so you should notice improvement every few weeks. Patients may spend two years or longer in treatment, but the average timeframe is approximately 18 months.
Clear aligners, like Invisalign in Mona Vale, and similar systems have changed the way we think about orthodontic care. With these systems, you can enjoy discreet therapy without having to contend with metal and wires.
Our clear aligner trays are virtually invisible.
If you’re considering discreet orthodontics, the first step is a meeting with the dentist. This consultation determines candidacy, potential costs, and how long you’ll be in treatment. We also set aside plenty of time to answer your questions.
Treatment involves taking impressions of your teeth and using the results to fabricate your tooth trays. You wear each set for a few weeks before moving on to the next. When you finish your trays, you’ll have an aligned smile!
After therapy, we fit you with a customised retainer to ensure long-term success.
Follow your dentist’s instructions throughout treatment, including wearing your retainer afterwards to prevent orthodontic relapse.
Are you ready to book your clear aligner consultation? Do you have questions? A team member is standing by to speak with you today.
Both braces and Invisalign have their pros and cons. Generally, braces are the better option for teenagers or young adults, whenever Invisalign is more suitable for adults. There may also be certain reasons for choosing a particular path. Invisalign and similar products are made of plastic which means they cannot apply strong forces on the teeth - for that reason, some complex cases need to be treated with braces regardless of the age. From the other side, if a teenage patient if disciplined enough to use the aligners as it is instructed, he/she can use Invisalign to align teeth as well.
Dr Babak Moharrami graduated from Qazvin University in Iran in 2000 and treated patients in his native Tehran for seven years before moving to Australia. He passed the Australian Dental Council (ADC) exams in 2007 and 2008. Having demonstrated his excellence in dentistry, Dr Moharrami began serving patients at Fairfield Dental Healthcare Clinic in Fairfield, NSW.
During his three years with the Fairfield practice, Dr Moharrami gained valuable knowledge and experience. In 2011, he opened his practice in beautiful Mona Vale. He worked at both practices until 2013, when he devoted ...
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When your teeth are misaligned or crooked, it can affect your confidence and make you self-conscious around your family and friends. Also, if your teeth aren’t straight, it is more difficult to maintain your oral health, increasing your risk for tooth decay and gum disease.
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Invisible braces are the best way to straighten teeth without metal and wires. Through innovative systems like Invisalign® and ClearCorrect, your Mona Vale dentist can often correct the following orthodontic issues:
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With digital impressions, we can quickly and easily create a 3-D map of your teeth. We can then send the digital mould to the lab, where they can use the impressions to create customised clear aligners, dentures or other prosthetics.
Many patients prefer digital impressions to the old method of taking impressions, which required the use of a goopy material. Now, we can simply scan your teeth using a tool that looks similar to a wand. The process is comfortable, efficient and takes only minutes.
