Orthodontic Appliances

From the moment you first walk into our brand new purpose-built practice, you’ll know you’ve made the right choice with Alex Yusupov Specialist Orthodontists.

Your first visit is all about us getting to know you and you getting to know us. We want you to have a positive, rewarding experience, and we try to be on time as we know your time is just as important as ours.

Orthodontic Appliances

While orthodontics focuses on the straightening of the teeth, orthodontic expanders involve jaw alignment and facial development. Achieving harmonious facial proportions and a good, functional bite not only looks good, but is also important for proper function and prevention of future dental and jaw problems. It is the process of regulating the growth of the face and jaws using appliances such as headgear and expanders, also known as functional appliances.

Children

In children, whose bones are still forming and have not yet completely hardened, functional appliances can correct poorly developing jaw and facial proportions. Functional appliances are worn to exert pressure on the developing facial bones and encourage proper growth and development of these structures. In many cases, early treatment with functional appliances can largely eliminate the need for later jaw surgery or tooth extractions. It is important to assess the growth of a child at an early age to ensure the proper development of the face and jaws, and address any dental or facial abnormalities as soon as possible.

Functional appliances to correct a poor bite or jaw development in children is usually referred to as Phase 1 treatment. This takes place before the adult teeth erupt. Phase 2 treatment usually takes place at a later stage, when the permanent teeth have erupted and involves the use of braces or aligners to simply straighten the teeth.

Adults

In adults, when growth has stopped and the bone is less responsive to external forces, functional appliances are no longer useful. Poorly aligned jaws and facial structures in adults can generally only be corrected with surgery to realign the jaw bone. Surgery of the jaws is combined with orthodontic treatment such as braces to straighten the teeth and achieve an optimal result.

Our experience with Alex and his exceptional staff was second to none. My son had a lengthy process to go through and the results exceeded expectations. Would highly recommend.

Alex is an enthusiastically dedicated practitioner supported by cheerful staff operating from ultra-modern premises. I fully recommend him.

Excellent clinic with a friendly and professional team looking after our son. Dr Alex Yusupov is passionate about the work that he does and takes great care and pride in his work. Very happy to recommend.

I interviewed orthodontists for two years before settling. His attention to detail and urgency for perfection is the reason my smile is where it is today. No regrets!

Really happy with Dr Alex Yusupov and his brilliant team. My daughter is excited to have her braces off in Jan 2021! The practice is impressive with state of the art equipment. The whole process over the last 2 years has been top quality and super positive. Thank you!

If you want to be in good and professional hands, in a clean, quality place and with the most advanced equipment ...and of course, to go out with a smile! this is the place for you.

Alex and his lovely team are by far the best. Very gentle and caring. Explained everything in detail. I cannot recommend this practice enough.

Dr Alex Yusupov is a wonderful man and a one of a kind orthodontist. He is recognized by his peers as one of the leading orthodontists in the world. Thank you for the impact you have had on me and my orthodontic career.

Walking into this orthodontic practice you immediately see and feel the dedication to excellence. The Team are smiling, the facilities are next to none and the treatment on offer is comprehensive, honest and top quality. How do I know? I am an orthodontist in Victoria. I see first hand how Dr Yusupov interacts with patients both at his practice and when he teaches at the university. He is one of the most highly skilled orthodontists I have witnessed, world-over. He is truly passionate about what he does and is a great communicator. Visiting his rooms a few times, I have interacted with staff who are knowledgeable, work as a Team, diverse and happy! Quality with a capital "Q".

Orthodontic Appliances

From the moment you first walk into our brand new purpose-built practice, you’ll know you’ve made the right choice with Alex Yusupov Specialist Orthodontists.