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Retainers

After braces are removed, the teeth have a natural tendency to drift out of position again.

Types of retainers

Generally, there are two
types of Retainers:

Traditional removable retainers

Traditional removable retainers have a metal wire that surrounds the front teeth and is attached to an acrylic arch that sits in the roof of the mouth. The metal wires can be adjusted to finish treatment and continue minor movement of the front teeth as needed.

Fixed Retainers

Fixed Retainers consists of a retainer wire, which is bonded to the inner surfaces of the front teeth. A dentist or orthodontist must check the fixed retaining wire at least every year.

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We are a family run practice, straightening smiles and proving friendly, personalised and quality services for over 35 years. We are conveniently located in Baulkham Hills, with our very passionate, leading Northwest & Hills District orthodontist, Dr Rajiv Ahuja providing specialist orthodontic treatments and services to Norwest, Hills District, Castle Hill, Parramatta, Kellyville, The Ponds and Blacktown.

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Introducing our leading,
Specialist Orthodontist.

Dr Rajiv Ahuja.

BDS, DClinDent (Ortho), MRACDS (Ortho), FRACDS

As a fully certified Incognito, Invisalign and Suresmile provider, Dr. Rajiv Ahuja gained his experience working as a dentist for over 10 years.

His passion, dedication and comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of dentistry and his close attention to detail, ensures he always strives to achieved his core philosophy of offering the finest, quality, specialist orthodontic treatments delivered with a welcoming and friendly smile.

Dr Rajiv Ahuja also provides specialised treatments included; self-ligating brackets, lingual appliances, Invisalign, temporary anchorage devices, combined orthodontic work for full mouth restoration, and implant placement.

EXCEPTIONAL CARE

The Fox Difference

Certified Provider

Our specialist orthodontist is a certified Invisalign provider.

State of the Art Clinic

Featuring 3D Intraoral Scans and 3D X-Rays.

Flexible Payment Plans

We offer a range of flexible, interest-free payment plans.

Family Owned

We're a family owned practice for over 35 years.

Discounts

We also offer family and full-payment discounts.

Customised Treatment

All our treatments are tailored to suit your needs.

We look forward to your visit!

Fox Orthodontics is a family run practice that was established over 30 years ago. We are conveniently located in Baulkham Hills.
We also provide specialist orthodontics to Norwest, Hills District, Castle Hill, Parramatta, Kellyville, The Ponds and Blacktown

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Questions?

Some soreness and feeling of pressure is completely normal after activating the expander. Whilst getting accustomed to your expander you may find that eating and eating feels different, which is completely expected whilst you adjust and acclimatise. It is also common to see gaps develop between the front teeth. These are all completely typical and shows the expander is having the desired effect.

Clear Aligners (Invisalign) are used to move the teeth sequentially into their final positions. The aligners are changed every 7-10 days and are replaced with a new aligner. The severity of misalignment of teeth and jaws treatment will influence the number of aligners required and the cost of treatment. A typical orthodontic treatment takes about 18-24 months and the treatment fees for fixed braces (Metal) ranges from $6500-8500. If you select ceramic braces or clear braces there may be an additional cost of $500-1000. Invisalign has been a market leader in this segment for many years but since the last few years many new aligner systems have arrived. Clear aligners for a similar duration of treatment may cost between $6500-9000. Please speak to your orthodontist about which treatment may be most appropriate and which aligner system will suit your needs.
Clear aligners (Invisalign) are custom made, removable plates that are barely noticeable. They do not interfere in your social life, there is freedom to eat or drink whatever you like, and you can brush and floss very easily. But There are some disadvantages of Invisalign that you need to consider before starting with a Clear Aligner (Invisalign) treatment: Clear aligners must be removed before eating and drinking anything apart from water. You may have to remove your retainers carefully and place them in the retainer box to ensure you do not break them or lose them. Before placing the aligners back, you may consider brushing your teeth and rinsing the aligners before placing them back in the mouth. Clear aligners require strict compliance from the patient and require at least 22 hours per day wear, therefore if you are not disciplined you may either not achieve the desired outcome or your treatment duration will be long. Clear aligners (Invisalign) involve additional cost for fabrication therefore may cost you more if compared to similar treatment with traditional braces. Some misalignments like rotated, impacted teeth, deep bite are difficult to treat and may take a long time with clear aligners. If the teeth and gums are healthy and your orthodontist is ready to start your treatment, braces can be placed in some cases on the same day. Clear Aligners (Invisalign) require an Orthodontist to submit your case first and work with the technician overseas to set up your case this in most instances may cause a lag in the initial phase of a few weeks before your treatment can be started. Please speak to your orthodontist to best find out what will be the best and most efficient treatment option for you.
Clear aligners (Invisalign) are custom made, removable plates that are barely noticeable. They do not interfere in your social life, there is freedom to eat or drink whatever you like, and you can brush and floss very easily. But There are some disadvantages of Invisalign that you need to consider before starting with a Clear Aligner (Invisalign) treatment: Clear aligners must be removed before eating and drinking anything apart from water. You may have to remove your retainers carefully and place them in the retainer box to ensure you do not break them or lose them. Before placing the aligners back, you may consider brushing your teeth and rinsing the aligners before placing them back in the mouth. Clear aligners require strict compliance from the patient and require at least 22 hours per day wear, therefore if you are not disciplined you may either not achieve the desired outcome or your treatment duration will be long. Clear aligners (Invisalign) involve additional cost for fabrication therefore may cost you more if compared to similar treatment with traditional braces. Some misalignments like rotated, impacted teeth, deep bite are difficult to treat and may take a long time with clear aligners. If the teeth and gums are healthy and your orthodontist is ready to start your treatment, braces can be placed in some cases on the same day. Clear Aligners (Invisalign) require an Orthodontist to submit your case first and work with the technician overseas to set up your case this in most instances may cause a lag in the initial phase of a few weeks before your treatment can be started. Please speak to your orthodontist to best find out what will be the best and most efficient treatment option for you.
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