$400 off! Pay $150

Not sure if your child needs braces yet?

Stop guessing. A specialist orthodontist examines your child, takes the photographs, x-ray and 3D scan needed to see what’s actually going on under the gums, and tells you plainly whether it’s time to act or time to wait.

Book the $150 consult

Two quick questions, then your details. Takes about thirty seconds.

Prefer to talk it through? Call 02 6249 7818 — Monday to Friday.

The appointment

What's included in the $150 consult

Specialist orthodontic assessment

An orthodontist examines your child's teeth, bite and jaw development — a growth assessment, not a hygiene check.

Clinical photographs

A standard set of photos of the face, teeth and bite. They become the starting point everything later is measured against.

OPG panoramic x-ray

A single wide image of the whole jaw. It shows the adult teeth that haven't come through yet, which is the part you can't see by looking.

3D scan of the teeth and bite

A digital model built from a scan, so there are no trays of putty to sit through. It's what the treatment plan is worked out on.

$150

$400 off

Until 31 October

Assessment, photographs, OPG x-ray and 3D scan. Records are what treatment planning and documentation are built on, so they’re taken at the same visit rather than billed later.

And what isn't included, so there are no surprises

Orthodontic treatment itself. If treatment is recommended you get a written quote, and nothing starts until you agree to it.
No deposit is taken on the day, and there's no obligation to proceed.
Records are taken where the orthodontist judges them clinically appropriate for your child.
The $150 offer runs at the Canberra City clinic only.

About 30 seconds to request · we call you back within one business day

Worth a look if you've noticed any of these

Adult teeth coming in crooked

Or arriving somewhere they clearly shouldn't be.

Baby teeth lost early or very late

Both change how the adult teeth come through.

Crowding, or teeth that overlap

Often the first thing a parent notices.

Top and bottom teeth don't meet

An overbite, underbite, or teeth that cross over.

Thumb sucking past about five

Habits can shift the shape of a growing jaw.

Your dentist mentioned it

Even as a "maybe later" — worth checking now.

7

The age the Australian Society of Orthodontists suggests for a first orthodontic check — years before most children would need braces.

Early doesn't mean early braces

At seven, most kids have enough adult teeth through for an orthodontist to see how the jaw is developing and where the remaining teeth are headed. The records are what make that visible: the x-ray shows the teeth still under the gum, and the scan shows how the bite is meeting.

For most children the honest answer is wait, and we’ll say so. For a smaller number, a simple plate or a short early phase now means less complicated treatment later — and that’s only worth knowing if someone looks properly.

What "specialist orthodontist" actually means

1

You arrive

No paperwork marathon. We take a few details and you meet the team.

2

Records

Photographs, the panoramic x-ray and the 3D scan. Nothing uncomfortable, and no trays of putty — the scan is a small camera moved around the teeth.

3

The assessment

An orthodontist examines your child and goes through the records with you on screen, so you see what they're seeing.

4

A plain answer

Act now, wait and watch, or nothing to worry about. If treatment is recommended you get the options and a written quote — and no deposit is taken on the day.

Who you'll see

What "specialist orthodontist" actually means

It’s a protected title, not a description. Any dentist can offer braces or aligners. A specialist orthodontist has done the extra training and is registered in the specialty.

A dental degree, then three more years

A full-time university specialist program in orthodontics, on top of qualifying as a dentist.

Registered as a specialist with the Dental Board of Australia

You can look up any of our orthodontists on the Ahpra public register before you come in.

Growing jaws are the whole job

Orthodontics is all we do, and a large share of that is children whose adult teeth are still arriving.

Comfortable saying "not yet"

Seeing enough children means recognising the ones who need nothing done for another two years.

Your child will see one of these three

Dr Steve Papas

Director & Specialist Orthodontist

Dr Chelsea Mann

Specialist Orthodontist

Dr Raymond Te Moananui

Director & Specialist Orthodontist

The $150 appointment runs at Canberra City

Offer location

Canberra City

1–13 University Ave
Canberra ACT 2601
Monday to Thursday, 8am–5pm

Paid parking in University Ave; allow ten minutes.

Aranda

13 Bindel St
Aranda ACT 2614
Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm

Treatment location. The $150 offer isn’t available here.

Tuggeranong

Level 1, Lakeview House
232–242 Cowlishaw St
Tuggeranong ACT 2900
Thursday and Friday, 8am–5pm

Treatment location. The $150 offer isn’t available here.

What things cost, up front

$150

Consult and full records — assessment, photographs, OPG x-ray and 3D scan.

$400 off

Taken off the practice's standard fee for the same consultation and records.

Quoted

Treatment, if it's recommended. You get the options in writing before deciding.

Interest free

Payment plans for treatment, tailored to your family.

Questions parents ask

Do we need a referral from our dentist?

No. You can book directly with the Canberra City clinic.

Why does a first appointment include an x-ray and a scan?

Because the important part is usually invisible. The panoramic x-ray shows the adult teeth still under the gum and how much room they have; the 3D scan shows how the bite is actually meeting. Without them an orthodontist is guessing at the half of the picture that matters most. They're also the records any treatment plan has to be built and documented on.

Is the x-ray safe for a child?

A panoramic dental x-ray is a low-dose image, and we only take one where the orthodontist judges it clinically appropriate for that child. If your child has had a recent OPG through your dentist, bring it or ask them to send it and we may be able to use that instead. Have the practice approve this wording.

My child is only seven. Isn't that too young?

Seven is the age the Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends for a first check, and for most children at that age the recommendation is to wait and monitor. Looking early is about timing treatment well, not starting it sooner.

What if my child doesn't need treatment yet?

Then you'll be told that, and you'll have a proper set of records on file to compare against when we review. That's a useful outcome, not a wasted appointment.

Does the $150 come off the cost of treatment?

Answer to confirm with the practice — parents will ask this, and a clear yes or no here will lift conversions either way.

Will you try to sell us braces on the day?

No deposit is taken at this appointment and nothing is committed to. If treatment is recommended you'll get the options and the cost in writing, and you take that home to think about.

Can we have the $150 appointment at Aranda or Tuggeranong?

Not at this price — the offer is for the Canberra City clinic only. You're welcome to book a standard consultation at the other clinics.

Can I bring both my children?

Yes. Each child needs their own consult and records, so the $150 applies per child. Tell us on the call and we'll allow time for both. confirm

Can we claim through private health?

We don't process health fund rebates in the practice. We provide itemised receipts so you can lodge the claim with your fund directly.

What happens after I send this form?

One of our team calls you within one business day to find a time and explain what to expect. Nothing is booked or charged until you've spoken to a person.

What do you do with my details?

We use them to contact you about this appointment and nothing else. We don't sell or share your information, and you can ask us to delete it at any time.

Takes about 30 seconds

Find out where your child stands

A full specialist assessment with photographs, x-ray and 3D scan for $150 — $400 off — at our Canberra City clinic. Offer ends 31 October.