Welcome to the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists Website

Welcome to the website of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists.

Orthodontics is a specialist area of dentistry concerned with improving the appearance, function, and stability of the teeth and jaws by straightening the teeth and correcting the bite.

If you have any doubt as to the severity of an orthodontic problem you should seek the opinion of an Orthodontist or ask your dentist or dental therapist for a referral.

• What is Orthodontics?

• What causes Orthodontic problems?

• Orthodontic problems

• Why is Orthodontic treatment important?

• When to start & how long is treatment?

• Orthodontic appliances

• Functional appliances

• Caring for teeth and gums

• Common problems

• Surgical procedures

• Risks

• What will it cost?

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Introduction

Welcome to the NZAO website. I trust that you find much of interest, or find the NZAO member

orthodontist in your area.

There are answers to commonly asked questions, some articles about current topics, and there is provision for you to contact us directly using the online form.

NZAO members will find additional information about upcoming meetings, the Practice Accreditation Program, CPD recording, archived newsletters and Committee minutes. Please contact us with any questions or suggestions.

Winifred Harding
President NZAO