What's Ortho Postural Dentistry?

What's Ortho Postural Dentistry?

OPD came into being by Dr Ancell stepping outside the field of Dentistry as an observer of what others do to treat their patients.

Many times he would subject himself to those very treatments to gain a better understanding of what was being offered. Coupling this experience with what was happening to his own patients when utilising those modalities in conjunction with often very traditional dental treatments he began to notice patterns that resulted in a new way of providing TMJ unloading, a new way of specifying mandibular position for the airway and new ways of encouraging oro-facial orthopaedic development.

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Orthopaedics at Woollahra

At Woollahra Dental Practice we realise that the oral cavity is not treated separately from the rest of the body. Our field is linked in many ways to whole body health.

Our Mission is to work in partnership with our patients, team members and other health practitioners to provide a holistic approach to dental care.

Ortho-postural dentistry starts with the developing infant and growing child. A major aim is to correct aberrant myofunctional habits, establishing an ideal breathing pattern and developing jaw bones to their ideal genetic potential. These functions are critical to the child’s physical, emotional, biochemical and aesthetic development.

We serve our patients with compassion, excellence and value. We understand that all our patients are individuals, each of whom has his or her own personal needs and concerns.

We encourage preventive techniques - helping you to understand how to maintain good oral hygiene and therefore preventing tooth decay and gum disease.

When treatment is required, we practice minimal intervention dentistry using research-based techniques and materials chosen on merit, not cost.

We are here to help our patients enjoy a lifetime of complete dental health.

Our Dentists attend regular courses on the latest techniques in cosmetic dentistry. They will work with you to create a natural smile that harmonizes with your facial aesthetics.

Our dedicated practitioners will ensure that your time spent with us is as comfortable, relaxed and as stress free as possible.

Book an appointment for you or your child today! Call 02 9363 5690  or email admin@woollahradental.com