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If you need dental braces and live in Preston or surrounding suburbs, our dental clinic provides orthodontic treatment including dental braces and plates.

What are Braces?

Braces are the traditional type of orthodontic treatment for straightening your teeth and improving the way your teeth bite together. The word braces  actually describes the combination of brackets and wires that work together to straighten your teeth, improve your appearance and align your bite. The dentist adheres the brackets to your teeth and then feeds a special pre-determined type of wire through each bracket. Over time, the tension in the wire moves your teeth into the desired position. As your teeth change their position, the wires are adjusted or “tightened” during your follow-up appointments to keep a constant but light pressure on your teeth. Usually these appointments are scheduled every 6-8 weeks.

Are Braces Right for Me?

Our experienced dentist Dr Matthew Siebel may recommend braces to correct your poor bite or improve the appearance of your smile. While braces are most often used for treatment during childhood or the teenage years, more and more adults are receiving orthodontic braces to correct these problems. Some of the most common oral health issues that may require braces include the following:

• Crowded, misaligned, or crooked teeth
• Large spaces or gaps between your teeth
• An overbite or underbite
• A bite that is open or closed eg the front teeth don’t come together when the back teeth are closed.

During your initial consultation appointment, Dr Siebel examines your teeth to determine if you have any of the conditions that may benefit from orthodontic braces treatment.

Are There Different Types of Braces

At Coburg Dental Group which is located in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne and close to Preston, we use the best quality Damon brackets.  We have found these brackets to be highly efficient, reliable and relatively inexpensive.  They have a proven track record as they have been used for many years.

How Much Do Braces Cost in Preston or Coburg?

The staff and dentists at Coburg Dental Group don’t want the cost of orthodontic braces to keep you from having a healthy, beautiful smile. We work with AfterPay® and Gem Visa®, as 2 of our lending partners to help you have your treatment and pay it off with interest free terms. (Terms and conditions apply and are subject to some small fees). You can apply with these financial institutions to become pre-approved for your orthodontic treatment from Coburg Dental Group. We will work with you to come up with a payment plan that can fit your family’s budget. In many cases, your monthly payment can be less than $100.Our skilled orthodontists have worked with families in Preston and Coburg for many years.

With many years of experience, Dr Matthew Siebel at Coburg Dental Group is your obvious home for orthodontic care. Our staff treats you like family, and we work to help you feel confident, proud and comfortable about all of your orthodontic treatment decisions, delivering an exceptional, affordable and valuable patient experience.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.