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Orthodontics & Clear Aligners.
It’s not just about the aligner. It’s about who’s planning your treatment.
Comprehensive diagnosis. Airway aware. TMJ aware. Growth aware.
Our approach
Ask the question worth asking.
Most people begin their orthodontic journey by asking, “Which aligner system do you use?” It’s a reasonable question — but not the one that matters most.
The question worth asking is: “How will my treatment be planned and managed?”
An aligner is simply a tool. The quality of your outcome depends a great deal on the knowledge, diagnosis, and clinical judgement of the practitioner directing it. At Central Dental Group, we try to look beyond straightening teeth, and aim to help create smiles that stay healthy and functional over time.
Our philosophy
A beautiful smile should never come at the expense of function or long-term health.
Every smile is unique, so we take the time to understand not only how your teeth look, but why they’ve come to sit the way they do. Our aim is harmony — between your teeth, jaws, facial appearance, bite, and overall oral health.
What we focus on
Trained to see the whole picture.
Our practitioners have undertaken postgraduate education in…
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Dentofacial orthopaedics
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Facial growth and development
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Clear aligner therapy
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Airway-focused dentistry
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
This training helps us look beyond simply moving teeth. We try to assess the whole picture before recommending any treatment.
Comprehensive diagnosis
Successful treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis.
Before any tooth moves, we assess:
Tooth alignment and spacing
Bite relationships
Jaw position and function
Facial proportions
Growth and development
Smile aesthetics
Oral habits
Previous dental treatment
Airway and breathing
TMJ health and jaw function
When the diagnosis is right, treatment is more likely to give a predictable, stable result.
More than straight teeth
Four dimensions we plan around.
Straight teeth are only one dimension of a healthy smile. Our treatment planning also considers the following.
Facial growth and development
For children and adolescents, understanding facial growth allows us to identify developing problems early and determine whether early intervention offers a meaningful long-term benefit.
Orthodontic biomechanics
Moving teeth safely requires a sound understanding of the biological principles that govern tooth movement. Careful planning protects teeth and their supporting structures while achieving an efficient, predictable outcome.
Airway considerations
Where appropriate, we factor breathing patterns and airway health into a comprehensive orthodontic assessment. Not every patient requires airway-focused treatment, but recognising these factors early ensures they’re properly considered, or referred on, when indicated.
TMJ health
Your jaw joints and chewing muscles play a significant role in comfort and function. Symptoms such as clicking, pain, muscle tension, or headaches may be taken into account during treatment planning where clinically relevant.
Choosing the right treatment
Aligners aren’t always
the ideal answer.
Clear aligners are an excellent option for many patients — though not the ideal solution for everyone. One of the most important parts of our role is recognising:
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when clear aligners are the ideal choice
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when fixed braces may achieve a superior outcome
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when dentofacial orthopaedic treatment is indicated for a growing child
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when a combination of two treatments will achieve the best result
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when referral to another healthcare professional serves your best interests
Our recommendations are shaped by your individual needs, not by fitting every patient into the same treatment pathway.
Technology guided by clinical expertise
Tools in the service of judgement.
We pair advanced digital technology — including 3D intraoral scanning, digital treatment simulation, clinical photography, and detailed orthodontic records — with sound, evidence-based orthodontic principles.
Technology allows us to visualise treatment. Clinical expertise determines how that technology is used.
What treatment really involves
More than a series
of trays.
Orthodontic treatment is usually more than just a series of clear aligners. Where we can, we try to bring:
- an accurate diagnosis
- an understanding of facial growth and development
- knowledge of orthodontic biomechanics
- awareness of airway and TMJ considerations, where relevant
- the judgement to recognise when aligners are appropriate — and when another treatment may serve you better
- a treatment plan considered specifically for you
Aligners move teeth. Careful diagnosis is what helps that lead to a healthy smile.
Our approach
More than straight teeth.
We see orthodontics as being about more than straight teeth — it’s about helping patients towards smiles that are:
Healthy
Functional
Comfortable
Beautiful
Stable for the long term
Better Health. Better Smile. Better Life.
We try to offer personalised, evidence-based orthodontic care that considers the whole person — not just their teeth.
Book today
A smile that’s yours.
Ready to explore your options? Book an orthodontic consultation with Central Dental Group and we’ll take the time to plan a treatment considered specifically for you — your teeth, your bite, and your long-term health.