Latest News
What Causes Teeth Shifting In Adults?
Does it feel like there’s some serious teeth shifting going on in your mouth? It’s an uncomfortable thought, especially if you’re experiencing pain from the shifts. Contrary to what many people believe, major teeth changes don’t stop when you’re a kid. In fact, teeth...
How To Relieve Jaw Pain Quickly and Permanently
Have you heard of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)? TMD is a pain in your jaw caused by a number of factors. The pain can range in severity, too, from mild to frankly excruciating. Jaw pain can be brought on by something as simple as chewing gum all day long, or by a...
Who are Invisible Braces Good For?
If you are in need of a straighter smile, but the idea of wearing traditional metal wire braces is causing you to hesitate over seeking treatment, there is another option: invisible braces. Due to the advances in orthodontic technology, invisible braces are changing...
How Long You’ll Need to Wear Braces to Straighten your Teeth
Braces use a bracket and wire system to gradually move your teeth into a new desired position. The treatment provides a beautiful, healthy and functional new smile. Braces are a reliable, proven orthodontic solution that will achieve a number of smile goals. But...
Dental Braces – Types Available for Adults and Teens
Very few people are born with perfect teeth. In fact, many of us have misaligned teeth, and it’s only normal to want to correct the problem. Straighter teeth, after all, improve your appearance and aid your oral hygiene. While the teenage years are a good time to...
How to Get Affordable Braces for Adults in Brisbane
While aesthetics may be your driving force, there are several health benefits to straightening your teeth with braces. With straight teeth, you can effectively reach those tough-to-clean spots when brushing and reduce the risk of gum disease and decay. After...
What Makes Adult Teeth Straightening Different?
People sometimes associate the desire for straight teeth with the desire for a Hollywood smile. But, adult teeth straightening doesn't only address aesthetic concerns. If you’re an adult with crooked teeth, there could be health risks involved. Orthodontic treatment,...
What Will I Look Like With Braces – An Easy Way to Know
Do you need braces? Does the thought of metal tracks put you off? Perhaps you just can’t picture what you’ll look like with braces. Sometimes worrying about how we’ll look with braces can hold us back from taking that leap towards a healthier smile. Well, the good...
Happy Holidays From Medland Orthodontics!
The holidays are just around the corner! And what better time for the team at Medland Orthodontics in Brisbane and the Gold Coast to wish you a safe and happy holiday season! After a busy year perfecting smiles, we are all looking forward to quality time spent with...
How Braces Can Help Ease Jaw Pain
Popping, cracking sounds, sore jaw points, facial pain, headaches and stiffness. These are just some of the common symptoms of jaw pain. Your jaw joint is called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). When this area that runs just in front of your ears is strained, you...
How Difficult Is Overbite Correction for Adults?
If your top teeth overlap your bottom teeth, you have an overbite and you may want to consider overbite correction.In the field of dentistry, an overbite is determined by how much your teeth overlap or how many of your upper teeth cover your lower teeth. An overbite...
Orthodontists in Brisbane: the Newest Medland Orthodontics Clinic
Late last month, Medland Orthodontics opened our newest clinic in Mango Hill, just half an hour north of Brisbane. Our state-of-the-art clinic joins our established Gold Coast clinic in providing quality orthodontic care for patients of all ages. So, if you’re looking...
The Advantages of Lingual Braces Over Invisalign
One in five orthodontic patients is an adult. Fortunately, there are options for straightening teeth that don’t draw attention to your smile. Two popular options are Invisalign aligners and lingual braces. Both orthodontic options offer a cosmetic way to straighten...
What Makes SureSmile More Effective for Positioning Teeth?
Have you heard about SureSmile orthodontic treatment? It’s both an orthodontist’s and a patient’s dream to achieve a straighter smile in the shortest amount of time possible and SureSmile can be the answer. What Makes SureSmile Special? SureSmile makes use of superior...
Are Braces Covered by Medicare?
Braces are a reliable orthodontic treatment to address a variety of smile concerns that affect the health, aesthetics and functionality of a smile. However, they do come with a financial investment. If you think orthodontic treatment may be in your future, it’s good...
How Do You Fix Crooked Teeth?
A crooked smile is more than just a cosmetic concern. If you have teeth that are misaligned or crooked, it can be difficult to bite, chew, eat and in some cases, speak properly. This can be a great source of lower self-esteem and emotional distress. Not only that, but...
What are Some of the Most Common Orthodontic Problems?
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that involves the diagnoses, prevention and treatment of teeth and face irregularities. These problems can result in tooth damage and difficulties with cleaning your teeth, biting and/or chewing food. Here’s a look at some of the...
What is the Best Age to See an Orthodontist?
With numerous treatment options for young adults, adults, and kids to rectify their smile, jaw shape, and teeth alignment, orthodontic treatments have become the new-age solution for several such problems. However, numerous parents frequently question the safety of...