Dr Steffen Decker, Dr Hanna Reinartz and Dr Raman Aulakh are The Orthodontic Specialists. Ranked in the top 1% of Invisalign providers, they have an impressive dentistry CV between them so when it comes to correcting yours, and your family’s gnashers, they know what they’re talking about.

No one enjoys a trip to the dentists (sorry guys) and no one particularly wants braces especially when navigating their awkward teen years but the philosophy here is preventative. As a specialist paediatric orthodontic clinic, children as young as seven can begin treatment with screening starting as early as four or five years old. Being seen this young not only helps get your children used to visiting the dentist (no more temper tantrums or sugar-coated bribes), it could actually lower treatment costs in the long run as early screening can spot and stop problems before they progress reducing the trauma of excessive dental work later in life. What’s more being a top Invisalign centre, no embarrassing traintracks or metal head gear here, it’s discreet all the way (um seriously, where were The Orthodontic Specialists when we were growing up?)

The clinic itself is just what you want from a dentist – light, bright and airy. They’ve found the perfect balance between keeping a clean, sterile environment while also  making it a place where children actually want to come. There’s an iPad corner, games station, so many books, brightly coloured murals on the walls and themed treatment rooms – it might actually be difficult to get your child to leave!

Private dentistry don’t come cheap but consultations for kids and teens are complimentary, they do accept referrals from elsewhere and finance is offered to help spread the costs if corrective measures are needed, but to help your kids avoid the embarrassing dental work of years gone by and get their teeth and dental health right, it’s worth every penny! The Orthodontic Specialists invest in the very best equipment for oral hygiene and obviously treat adults too because, frankly, it’s never too late to invest in your smile. *ting