Dental Concerns
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Crowding, overbite, underbite & more
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Your first consultation with Dr Nino is personal, a chance to ask questions and explore your options.
Crowding, overbite, underbite & more
PERSONAL CONSULTATION
Your first consultation with Dr Nino is personal, a chance to ask questions and explore your options.
Specialist orthodontist Dr Nino Gullotta has been fitting braces on the Gold Coast for over 39 years. At Gullotta Orthodontics, every brace is custom 3D-printed built specifically for your teeth.
Braces have been straightening teeth for decades and for good reason. From simple crowding to complex bite issues, they work for children, teenagers and adults alike and remain one of the most effective treatment options available.
Most people picture metal brackets and wires when they think of braces. The reality today is quite different. At Gullotta Orthodontics, braces are no longer off the shelf, every bracket is custom 3D-printed for each patient’s teeth, with a lower profile and a more discreet appearance than traditional braces.
Before a single bracket is placed, Dr Gullotta takes a full 3D digital scan of your teeth. This digital model maps the exact shape and position of every tooth, forming the foundation of your custom treatment plan. The scan takes just a few minutes, with no physical moulds or messy impressions and gives Dr Gullotta a level of detail that traditional methods can’t match.
LightForce Clear Braces use custom 3D-printed ceramic brackets designed specifically for your teeth. The tooth-coloured ceramic material sits discreetly against your smile, making them a popular choice for adults and teenagers who want effective treatment without the look of traditional metal braces.
LightForce Metal Braces are the world’s first fully custom 3D-printed metal braces, designed specifically for your teeth, not adapted from a standard bracket. With a lower profile and more precise fit than traditional metal braces, they deliver accurate, controlled tooth movement from day one.
At Gullotta Orthodontics we offer LightForce Clear and LightForce Metal. We've included Traditional Metal and Damon Clear below so you can see how they compare.
| LightForce Clear | LightForce Metal | Traditional Metal | Damon Clear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom 3D-printed brackets | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Digital scan and treatment plan | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Tooth-coloured / discreet | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Front teeth only |
| Fewer appointments needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Treats full range of complexity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Currently offered at Gullotta | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
Most braces use standard off-the-shelf brackets, the same shapes, applied to every patient regardless of their teeth. LightForce is different. Every LightForce bracket is custom 3D-printed from Dr Gullotta’s treatment plan, designed specifically for the shape, position and movement needs of each individual tooth. No two patients get the same brackets, because no two patients have the same teeth.
Dr Gullotta was an early adopter of LightForce technology on the Gold Coast and it’s now the only braces system offered at Gullotta Orthodontics.
Most patients are surprised by how straightforward the fitting process is. You may feel some pressure in the first day or two as your teeth begin to adjust; this is normal and settles quickly. Over-the-counter pain relief, such as Panadol, can help if needed.
Most patients complete treatment within 12 to 24 months, depending on the complexity of the case. Dr Gullotta will give you a realistic timeframe at your initial consultation.
With LightForce, appointments are typically every 6 to 8 weeks. Because every bracket is custom-designed from the outset, fewer adjustments are needed compared to traditional braces.
Standard braces use off-the-shelf brackets applied to every patient the same way. LightForce brackets are custom 3D-printed specifically for your teeth, giving Dr Gullotta greater precision over how your teeth move from day one.
LightForce treats the full range of case complexity, from simple crowding to more involved bite issues. The best way to find out if they’re right for you is at your complimentary consultation with Dr Gullotta.
Yes. For contact sport a mouthguard is recommended, which sits comfortably over your braces.
It’s common to notice a slight change in the way you speak when your braces are first fitted, a slight lisp is normal. Your tongue and lips will adjust quickly and speech returns to normal within a week or two for most patients.
Hard, sticky and crunchy foods are best avoided as they can knock brackets off the teeth, things like hard lollies, popcorn, corn chips and crusty bread. Reducing sugar intake is also recommended to lower the risk of decay around the brackets. Dr Gullotta’s team will run through the full list at your braces fitting appointment.
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Your first consultation with Dr Nino Gullotta gives you one-on-one time to ask questions and explore your options.