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Dr Peter Scott and Associates are specialist orthodontists offering orthodontic care for children, teens and adults alike in both the Mornington Peninsula and inner Melbourne.
My daughter seems to have relatively straight teeth but my general dentist recommended seeing an orthodontist. Why?
Dr Peter Scott is also a consultant at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Orthodontists deal with both the appearance and function of teeth. While your daughter’s teeth may be straight, your dentist may be concerned with their function both in the short and long term.
Specialist Orthodontists
The upper and lower teeth need to bite in a certain way to provide optimal function. If functional alignment is not achieved, your daughter could have ongoing issues such as: • Compromised chewing and speech • Excessive and uneven tooth wear that can lead to cracks requiring fillings, crowns or extractions • Jaw joint pain • Tenderness of the head and neck muscles and associated headaches • Asymmetrical growth of the face
Creating Beautiful Smiles on the Peninsula for over 30 years Expertise In Child And Adult Orthodontics
Early Assessment Of Dental Development And Facial Growth Ideal Age Of Initial Assessment 7-9 Years Early Intervention Where Appropriate For Best Outcome No Referral Necessary
Your dentist may also be concerned about issues such as crossbites, missing permanent teeth or impacted teeth that all require specialist attention. An orthodontic assessment could assist in the prevention of these issues by treating functional problems whilst maintaining your daughter’s straight teeth.
Interest free payment plans available
13 Beach St Frankston
Ph: 9783 4511
www.drpeterscottorthodontist.com.au www.facebook.com/drpeterscottorthodontist 56 Peninsula Kids – Spring 2023
Melizza Ferdinands Oral Health Therapist Bachelor of Oral Health BOH UniMelb Peninsula Orthodontics 134 Tanti Avenue, Mornington