Orthodontic treatment goes far beyond appearances. When teeth are properly aligned, it often means a healthier, more comfortable smile.

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Orthodontics for Children and Adults

With so many advancements in orthodontic treatment in the past 30 years, both children and adults can enjoy improved health and straight smiles with greater success than ever before.

Overcrowding and Overlapping Teeth

Crowded teeth are a symptom of other problems. Rather than merely straightening teeth, we evaluate the bite, jaw function and aesthetics of each patient’s smile for ideal results and optimum function.

Issues such as uneven or premature wear, jaw joint pain, headaches and an incorrect bite can all indicate the need for orthodontics.

What Is Functional Orthodontic Treatment?

The job in functional orthodontics is to identify and correct growth and development issues so that when teeth are straightened, stability, comfort, function and facial aesthetics are improved.

Low tongue position
Mouth breathing
Habits such as thumb sucking
Airway issues
Tongue-tie
Poor facial muscle development
Neck, head and jaw pain

Crowded teeth are indicative of underdeveloped arches, so once developed to their full potential through interceptive treatment, extractions often are not required.

Functional orthodontics achieves results through the use of various oral appliances and braces. Early treatment facilitates the progression more easily promoting the horizontal development of the face with healthy arches.

Adult Orthodontics – Invisalign Clear Braces

It’s never too late for a straight, comfortable smile. If the thought of braces has kept you from a straight smile, we have an innovative and easy solution.

For our adult patients, orthodontics with Invisalign offers our Gladstone patients an option that eliminates the need for brackets and wires. Using a series of crystal clear aligner trays, Invisalign aligners reposition teeth gradually, moving them into ideal alignment.

Since Invisalign aligners are removable, keeping teeth clean on a daily basis is convenient. For efficient treatment results, Invisalign should be worn for at least 22 hours per day, and each set of aligners are worn for approximately two weeks before advancing to the next set in the series.

Invisalign can correct most functional and cosmetic orthodontic conditions. Some complex cases may be best suited for traditional braces. We will always discuss all of your options, along with the benefits of each, to help you make the choice that works best for you.

Orthodontic Retainer Use

All orthodontic treatment requires the use of a retainer to stabilise the teeth and bone. We offer a variety of retainer options to protect your new smile.

About Dr Fanelli’s Orthodontic Experience

While Dr Fanelli is not an orthodontist, he has more than 30 years of experience studying with the world’s leaders in the fields of orthodontics and functional orthodontics. He has developed a passion for solving complex orthodontic conditions for adults and children alike.

Dr Fanelli is a member of the International Association of Orthodontics.

Are You Ready for Straighter Teeth?

Contact Fanelli Dental to arrange an orthodontic consultation for you or your family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr Fanelli an orthodontist?

No. Dr Fanelli is a general dentist who has a keen interest in orthodontic treatment. He has completed extensive studies and residencies in Australia and around the world with leaders in the field of functional orthodontics for the past 30 years. As a general dentist, Dr Fanelli has seen how orthodontics can have a positive impact on other areas of dentistry including the bite, jaw function, sleep health and restorative dentistry such as crowns, veneers, fillings and dental implants.

Dr Fanelli continues his studies each year with a group of like-minded and passionate dentists from around the world who believe the importance of not just straightening teeth for aesthetic purposes, but also developing healthy airways and breathing, optimal facial aesthetics, well-developed tongue posture and facial muscles.

Realising that traditional braces with brackets and wires do not fit neatly into every adult lifestyle, Dr Fanelli offers modern clear braces to move teeth without letting on that you are undergoing treatment. Invisalign is a more comfortable and convenient way to achieve a straight smile, often in less time than it takes to complete traditional orthodontics.

We invite you to contact our Gladstone dental clinic to learn more about orthodontics, functional orthodontics and clear braces.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr Remo Fanelli BDSc (QLD)
Principal Dentist

With over 35 years experience in dentistry Dr Remo Fanelli has become a leader in his field. Remo has a special interest in the whole patient not just their teeth! This has led him to extensive training in many varied areas of dentistry including orthodontics, implants, cosmetic dentistry, TMJ, sleep dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation.

Being a lifelong learner, he soon realised that there were many aspects to dental treatment that can affect patients' everyday life. His passion for learning led to obtaining the very best training from leaders in the ...