Dental Concerns
Common Problems
Crowding, overbite, underbite & more
PERSONAL CONSULTATION
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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.
Discreet, low profile and built for precision. LightForce Clear Braces are custom 3D-printed for each patient by specialist orthodontist Dr Nino Gullotta.
LightForce Clear Braces are custom 3D-printed ceramic braces, for anyone who wants effective treatment without the look of traditional metal braces.
The brackets are made from transparent polycrystalline alumina, a tooth-coloured ceramic material that sits low against the smile and blends naturally with the teeth. Unlike standard clear braces that use generic bracket shapes, every LightForce bracket is individually 3D-printed from Dr Gullotta’s treatment plan to fit the exact shape, position and movement needs of each tooth.
The result is a precise fit, greater control over tooth movement, and a discreet appearance that works at any age.
LightForce Clear Braces bring a level of personalisation that standard braces simply can't match. Here's how they compare.
Monitored between appointments – every patient at Gullotta Orthodontics is supported by Dental Monitoring, weekly at-home scans that keep Dr Gullotta across your progress without needing to come in
With traditional braces, brackets are placed on each tooth one at a time, a process that can take over an hour in the chair. With LightForce, because every bracket is custom 3D-printed to fit your teeth, they arrive pre-set in transfer trays ready to be placed precisely and efficiently in a single appointment. This process is known as indirect bonding. The result is a faster fitting process with brackets positioned exactly where they need to be from day one.
Come in and meet the team. Dr Gullotta will take a look at your teeth, walk you through what’s possible and answer any questions you have. The assessment includes X-rays, digital scans and photos. From there, he’ll talk you through your options and provide a quote with payment plans tailored to you.
Everything you need to know about the LightForce Clear journey, from start to finish.
$8,000-$9,995
These are simpler cases that can be corrected in a relatively short period of time
$9,995-$12,000
Most cases we see fall into this category
$12,000+
These are more challenging cases that need auxiliary devices or procedures to achieve the desired result
We’re all about choice at Gullotta Orthodontics. That’s why we also offer LightForce Metal Braces, the same custom 3D-printed precision as the ceramic option, with the durability and strength of metal brackets.
LightForce Clear 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 during your consultation with Dr Gullotta.
The ceramic brackets are tooth-coloured and sit low against the smile, making them significantly less visible than traditional metal braces. Most people find they go largely unnoticed in day to day life.
The ceramic material is resistant to staining. We do recommend avoiding heavily pigmented food and drink, coffee, red wine and curry in particular, especially in the early stages of treatment.
Most foods are fine. Hard, sticky and crunchy foods are best avoided as they can damage the brackets, things like hard lollies, popcorn and crusty bread. Outside of that, day to day eating is largely unaffected.
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.
Dental Monitoring is a weekly at-home scanning tool used throughout your treatment. You scan your teeth using a simple app and Dr Gullotta reviews your progress remotely, reducing the number of in-clinic visits needed without compromising on care.
Choosing who treats your teeth is a decision that matters and it starts with seeing a specialist. General dentists can offer orthodontic treatment but orthodontists train for an additional three years beyond dental school, focusing exclusively on tooth movement, jaw alignment and long-term bite health. It’s a meaningful distinction when you’re making a decision that affects your smile for life.
At Gullotta Orthodontics, Dr Nino Gullotta has dedicated his entire career to this specialty. That depth of focus means more precise results, better management of complex cases and a clearer picture of how your treatment will look not just now, but years down the track.
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Your first consultation with Dr Nino Gullotta gives you one-on-one time to ask questions and explore your options.