Gullotta Orthodontics is one of the Gold Coasts most reputable
orthodontists. Dr Gullotta has over 35 years of braces experience.
Lightforce braces are a revolutionary development in orthodontic technology, bringing a new level of personalisation to braces. These braces are 100% customisable, designed to exactly match the unique contours of your teeth.
Lightforce braces start with advanced digital scans to construct an accurate three-dimensional model of your teeth. This information is then used to create perfectly fitting, 3D printed brackets for each patient. This precision ensures enhanced comfort and treatment effectiveness.
Lightforce brackets are composed of transparent polycrystalline alumina (TPA), giving them a discreet appearance that blends with the natural colour of your teeth.
The technology in Lightforce braces allows for flexible, adaptable treatment plans, offering unparalleled control in shaping a patient’s smile over time.
Lightforce braces come packed with a host of benefits designed to enhance your orthodontic experience and outcome. Here’s how they bring a game-changing difference to your treatment:
Indirect bonding is a method of applying braces, gaining popularity due to its efficiency and precision. This technique deviates from the traditional approach, where brackets are placed on each tooth individually, a process that can be both time-consuming and less precise.
In indirect bonding, an entire set of braces is applied at once, drastically reducing the time required for this stage of treatment. But time-efficiency is only one aspect of why this method is garnering attention. The significant shift towards indirect bonding can be attributed to its compatibility with advanced orthodontic technologies, such as 3D printing, used in creating Lightforce braces.
As each tooth is unique, no two brackets used in Lightforce braces are identical. Instead, each bracket is custom-fitted to each tooth using precision 3D printing technology. This unique Lightforce technique ensures:
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Your final smile should be perfect! Dr Nino has treated over 30,000 Gold Coast smiles, delivering an excellent outcome every time.
We’re all about choice at Gullotta Orthodontics. That’s why we also offer Damon braces which we’ve been using for over a decade.
Dr Nino Gullotta believes the Damon system of braces is different to others because it uses ‘passive self-ligating braces’, which means they remove the need for rubber bands around the braces. This helps reduce friction and free the teeth to move more quickly, with less discomfort.
Damon braces are excellent for the widening of dental arches, which means the need for expanders and extractions is greatly reduced
Both our LightForce and Damon braces come in a clear braces option. These tooth-coloured brackets are a discreet option for those people who prefer a less noticeable look.
The Damon system of braces is different to others because it uses ‘passive self-ligating braces’, which means they remove the need for rubber bands around the braces.
* We will endeavour to return your call within a few hours, or if a message is left over the weekend, the next business day
Invisalign is an almost invisible way to straighten teeth without wires or brackets. Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth. Each aligner moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about 7 days, then replaced by the next aligner in the series until the final tooth positions are achieved. Spark clear aligners are a great alternative to Invisalign as Dr Gullotta can achieve the same results in a more comfortable and more clear way.
The results achieved with Invisalign and Spark clear aligners are dependent on compliance by the patient and the skill and expertise of the treating doctor. In the majority of cases, an experienced doctor can achieve excellent results with clear aligners that are comparable to those achieved with braces.
You will need to change aligners every 7 days on average. It is common for each new aligner to feel tight and tender for the first 2 to 3 days.
Clear aligners can affect speech initially, in some cases, but most patients adapt within a few weeks.
The length of treatment is dependent on the severity of the problem, the treatment goals, the expertise of the treating doctor and patient compliance. Simple cases could be as little as 3 months. Complex cases could be over 24 month but the average treatment period is 9 to 15 months.
Aligners are made of clear, medical grade plastic that is nearly invisible when worn.
Worldwide, almost 7 million patients have been treated with Invisalign.
As with other types of orthodontic treatment, the cost is heavily dependent on the complexity of a case. We offer a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your wants and needs – then we can tell you exactly what your treatment will cost.
Your first appointment with Dr Nino Gullotta is totally free, and you will be given valuable advice based on Nino’s wealth of experience. Why not book your free appointment today and start your journey to a new brilliant smile with us…
