Absolutely Not! – not if we can avoid it.
The decision as to whether teeth need to be removed, or not, comes after a full consultation with the patient and a thorough assessment of the pre-treatment records (models, photos and x-rays).
Sometimes teeth do need to be removed to treat cases with excessive crowding, very prominent teeth or teeth with very poor prognosis. We do not like removing teeth and if there is a possibility of a healthy, attractive and confident smile without removing teeth we will begin without removing them and reassess treatment response before making a final decision.
Depending on the severity of the problem, growth during treatment and how well you follow instructions, treatment times can vary greatly. The average treatment time for an adolescent is around 24 months and Adult treatments generally take a little longer and average between 24 and 30 months. Invisalign treatment times are generally shorter for both adolescent and adults.
We offer a variety of payment options to make it as easy for you as possible. Our practice accepts payments by cash, EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, and direct online bank transfer.
Randal provides a range of different payment options to including upfront payment discount, family discount and instalment plans to spread payments as to make it as easy as possible for you to have orthodontic treatment.
Upfront payment discount means if you pay for your treatment in full, right at the beginning of your treatment, we’ll give you a discount.
Family discounts apply when there’s more than one person in the family being treated by Randal. We see lots of families not only with more than one child being treated by Randal, but also families with a parent and a child both being treated!
Yes that’s right, but unfortunately that does not include specialised orthodontic treatment.
If your child has a bite or teeth alignment issues, you’ll need to know all of the treatment options that are available and you’ll need to under the best possible care of a specialist orthodontist.
During your first visit to see Randal an initial consultation fee will apply to cover the cost of your first visit only. Your initial consultation fee is usually $130 and you’ll be advised of the cost when arranging your appointment with Randal. If you need any x-ray’s taken at the time of your consultation, this will cost an additional $110.
The cost of orthodontic treatment depends on the type of treatment that’s being recommended for you (for instance braces versus Invisalign®), the severity of the problem and the proposed treatment time.
You will be provided with a written treatment plan and quote for treatment prior to the commencing treatment.
We also have payment plans which we hope helps to make orthodontic treatment as affordable to everyone as possible. Our payment plans or instalments are interest free and we have a series of flexible payments which can be tailored to your individual requirements and situation.
To give you an idea, the average cost of orthodontic treatment with braces or Invisalign typically ranges between approximately $7,000 and $9,000.
For your first appointment when you have your braces put on or your Invisalign® clear aligners fitted, it usually takes between one to two hours.
After that, we like to see you at regular intervals for adjustments, every six to eight weeks. These appointment usually take just 15 to 20 minutes.
Also known as “plates”, removable appliances are used to either correct the positions of small numbers of teeth that require simple movements or as a plate to retain the teeth at the end of treatment.
Fixed appliances are more commonly known as “braces”. They are made of stainless steel or clear (porcelain). They are glued onto the teeth and once wires are threaded into tiny slots in them, they act as handle, allowing the teeth to be moved into their ideal positions.
Randal uses corrective appliances to bring the teeth and jaws into the best possible relationship. Corrective appliances and orthodontic treatment can include:
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- removable plates for very simple problems
- braces or Invisalign® clear aligners for more complex problems
- surgery in severe cases
- additional appliances such as headgear and temporary anchorage devices
There are several different types of braces and metal or ceramic braces and Invisalign® are our most common forms of treatment. Checkout our braces treatment options and our Invisalign treatment options.
