Located at: Ballina NSW, Lismore NSW, Alstonville NSW , and Banora Point NSW

Dr Roger A J Peate BDS MDS (Syd) - Specialist Orthodontist

Is the Specialist to contact If you would like straight teeth, a perfect bite and a great smile

Dr Peate specialises in correcting malocclusions (bad bites)

and straightening teeth

He has had 30 years experience in Orthodontics

Phone: 0416 126 646 for all appointments and enquiries

Orthodontics is the speciality of dentistry concerned with the prevention, interception and correction of problems relating to the growth and development of the teeth and jaws. "Ortho" means "straight", and "dontics" means "teeth".

The nature of each person's problem is unique - no two people are the same. Our facial appearance and teeth are initially inherited, but malocclusions (or "crooked teeth") are the result of many factors, both inherited and developmental (such as thumb sucking, irregular tongue posture, poor breathing etc.) Each person's response to orthodontic treatment is different because of the many factors, including growth, with which we are dealing. Often two or more phases of treatment may be required during the growing years.

Assessment of the best treatment for you will take all these factors into account, as well as facial characteristics, lip posture, the jaw or bite relationship, and the size and number of teeth. Radiographs ("x-rays") will be used to help with this assessment, and also predict any future problems which need to be taken into account (such as the wisdom teeth).