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Braces for kids
and teens

Braces for kids and teens are a proven solution for straightening teeth and improving oral health. At The Bachmayer Orthodontic Clinic in Norwest and Tallawong, we understand the importance of making orthodontic care a positive experience for children. Our friendly team creates a welcoming, supportive environment to ensure your child feels comfortable and confident throughout their treatment journey. By starting early, we can set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles.
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Braces for kids and teens
Why should my child see an orthodontist?

Why should my child
see an orthodontist?

The Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends children have their first orthodontic assessment by the age of seven. While this may be too early for braces, an early assessment allows our Specialist Orthodontists at The Bachmayer Orthodontic Clinic to detect potential issues before they become more complex.

Early intervention can guide jaw growth, correct harmful habits, and simplify future treatments - giving your child the best chance at a healthy, confident smile as they grow.

Benefits of an
early consultation

Since young teeth and jaws are still developing, it is much easier to intercept issues early on that may become a problem in the future if ignored. By performing an early orthodontic assessment at our clinic in Norwest and Tallawong we can:

  • Reduce or eliminate the need for tooth extraction

  • Encourage correct jaw growth and avoid the need for future jaw surgery

  • Correct harmful oral habits

  • Progress speech development

  • Simplify and shorten treatment time for future orthodontic treatment

  • Increase the stability of final treatment results

  • Guide permanent teeth into alignment

  • Preserve or create space for erupting permanent teeth

  • Identify upper airway obstruction and problems related to mouth-breathing

  • Create facial symmetry by influencing jaw growth

  • Reduce the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth.

Benefits of an early consultation
Treatment for teens

Treatment
for teens

The teenage years are a common time for young people to get braces. During adolescence, a teenager's teeth have not yet stabilised (this happens around 20 years of age), meaning teeth are much easier to move to their desired position!

At the Bachmayer Orthodontic Clinic, we have a range of orthodontic treatment options for our teenage patients. You can choose braces that blend in with your natural tooth colour or have some fun with colourful elastics! Invisalign®* for teens is also a great discreet option for active teens.

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for teens

Ensure your child has a healthy smile in their future. Set up an assessment appointment at The Bachmayer Orthodontic Clinic in Norwest and Tallawong.

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Orthodontist Dr Helen Moon in Norwest and Tallawong

Dr Helen Moon, Specialist Orthodontist Sydney

Orthodontic Specialist
Dr. Helen Moon is an orthodontist who has taken the scenic route to perfecting smiles. After earning her Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) from the University of Queensland, she moved halfway across the globe to complete a Master of Science in Orthodontics at the University of Manitoba. She's now qualified as a specialist orthodontist in Australia, Canada, and the USA because why settle for one country when you can have three?

Her research has been featured at international conferences, and she's a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a member of the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) and CAO (Canadian Association of Orthodontists).

Dr. Moon is passionate about providing evidence-based, personalised care, with a special interest in digital orthodontics and clear aligner therapy. She has also completed the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, an advanced training program in aligner treatment, ensuring her patients benefit from the latest techniques in orthodontic care. With a knack for spotting the little details that make a big difference, she loves helping patients achieve smiles they’re proud to show off.

During her time in Canada, Dr. Moon embraced the cold with skiing, chasing the northern lights, and surviving temperatures that could freeze your eyelashes. Now back in sunny Sydney, she’s swapped snow for sand and spends her time playing tennis, scuba diving, and enjoying life without five layers of clothing.
Dr David Bachmayer, Specialist Orthodontist Sydney

Dr David Bachmayer

Orthodontic Specialist
Dr David Bachmayer graduated as a dentist from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, in 1979 (cum laude). After practising General Dentistry for three years, he went on to study orthodontics at the University of Toronto, where he received a Diploma in Orthodontics and a Master of Science.

Since arriving in Australia in 1986, David has maintained his private orthodontic practice in Norwest. He has been a tutor in orthodontics at the University of Sydney and has also been a visiting Dental Officer at the Children's Hospital at Westmead.

Dr Bachmayer was awarded the prestigious Harry Sicher Award by the American Association of Orthodontists for his research on children born with cleft lip and palate.

David has a special interest in clear aligner orthodontics and has received the Diamond Invisalign® Provider status. When he isn’t straightening smiles, he can be found paddling his surfski on Sydney Harbour.