Monica graduated as the dux of Queen Mary, University of London, obtaining a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours. She also received a scholarship to complete a term at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. Since returning to Australia, Monica worked for six years in private practice in the Shire before undertaking specialist training at The University of Sydney, graduating with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics. She conducted research into methods used to accelerate Orthodontic tooth movement, and was involved in teaching orthodontics to dental students.

Monica is registered as a specialist with AHPRA and was awarded membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She is a member of the Australian Society of Orthodontists, Australasian Orthodontic Board and Australian Dental Association. She enjoys treating pre-teens, adolescents and adults using a variety of methods including aligners, fixed braces and removable appliances to create both functional and beautiful smiles.

When she is not working, Monica enjoys a variety of hobbies and looking after her little girl.

Dr Bi Le has been at our practice since November 2016.

Bi completed a Bachelor of Medical Science with first Class honours followed by a Bachelor of Dentistry at the University of Sydney with honours in 2008. After working in general practice in Sydney in both the private and public sector, she commenced her specialist orthodontic training at the University of Western Australia. She obtained her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics in 2014. She subsequently completed an Orthodontic Craniofacial Fellowship with the University of Toronto at the Craniofacial treatment and Research Centre at the Hospital for Sick Children specialising in treating children with cleft lip and palates in 2016.

Bi currently practices orthodontics in specialist private practice at Dubbo Orthodontics, as well as in Sydney. She holds certification from the Australasian Orthodontic Board in addition to memberships in the Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, World Federation of Orthodontists and American Cleft Palate Association.

In her spare time, Dr Le enjoys cooking, travelling and chasing after her three boys.

Your first visit to Smile Design Orthodontics will give you the opportunity to discuss your concerns and problems with our Orthodontist. It will consist of a preliminary evaluation and a discussion regarding treatment, if it is necessary. Diagnostic records including x-rays, photos and impressions may also be taken to determine the complexity of the problem. These also help us to draw up a treatment plan for you. The aim is for you to leave understanding the presenting problems, the options for their correction, likely costs involved and appointments required to begin treatment. Often patients will organise appointments for the commencement of treatment at this initial visit to the surgery.

The appropriate age for commencement of orthodontic treatment is different for everyone, depending on individual timing of referral, particular problem to be corrected and stage of dental development. There are some orthodontic problems that indicate early orthodontic treatment during the mixed dentition stage when both deciduous (baby) teeth and permanent (adult) teeth are present. Early or interceptive treatment, typically from 7 to 10 years of age, can be necessary to prevent damage to permanent teeth due to bite interference, maintain and provide space for eruption of permanent teeth, guide more favourable jaw growth or most importantly, correct the width of the upper jaw that could be adversely affecting the position of the lower jaw. Following interceptive treatment, it is generally anticipated that comprehensive orthodontic treatment could also be necessary when all permanent teeth have erupted.

Early orthodontic treatment duration is usually minimal and treatment indications generally functional rather than cosmetic, although a healthy, beautiful smile with straight teeth will boost confidence and self-esteem. Benefits include:

• Bite correction
• Improved oral function, particularly chewing, swallowing and speech
• Jaw growth modification and guidance
• Co-ordination of upper and lower jaw widths
• Decreased risk of wear affecting permanent teeth
• Correction of protruded upper incisors to reduce the risk of trauma
• Reduced incidence of impacted permanent teeth
• Improved oral hygiene
• Increased confidence, self-esteem
• Simplify or reduce treatment time for later comprehensive orthodontic treatment
• Reduce indications for jaw surgery

These early treatment benefits will help maintain healthy teeth and a beautiful smile for a lifetime.

Orthodontic movement of teeth is possible at any age and although treatment methods are different compared to growing patients, there are orthodontic treatment options that we provide at Smile Design Orthodontics to ensure an optimal functional occlusion and beautiful smile can be achievable for everyone.

Adult orthodontic treatment has never been more popular for a variety of reasons. For many adults, earlier treatment was not an option even when strongly indicated. However, our treatment options at Smile Design Orthodontics offer the most comfortable and inconspicuous braces available, or invisible lingual braces on the lingual (inside) surface of teeth, as well as the treatment alternative using Invisalign clear aligners, making orthodontic treatment a very acceptable incentive for our mature patients.

Cosmetic considerations are strong motivation to pursue orthodontic treatment at any age and functional concerns are also a strong indication for orthodontic treatment at all ages. However, common orthodontic treatment indications more specific for adults include management of worn teeth, jaw joint dysfunction, missing teeth, gum disease and bite discrepancies.

At Smile Design Orthodontics we have extensive experience liaising with professional colleagues and academic support to ensure that we can offer the best possible treatment to resolve the most complex or routine orthodontic problems. We have the appliances, techniques, resources and motivation to cater for your comprehensive orthodontic treatment requirements.

Adolescence is readily accepted as a suitable time for orthodontic treatment, particularly when most or all deciduous (baby) teeth have exfoliated, growth increments can assist some treatments and wearing appliances is socially acceptable. Orthodontic treatment has become increasingly prevalent for many reasons beyond the obvious esthetic benefits, including bite problems, jaw joint symptoms, speech pathology, breathing problems and sleep disorders.

Braces remain the most common treatment modality, although at Smile Design Orthodontics we also use Invisalign and a range of high-tech braces including Harmony lingual braces (on the inside surface of teeth) and Damon self-ligating braces. Our patients also have the option of clear or tooth coloured braces which have become very popular. These inconspicuous, more comfortable treatment options have eliminated the stigma associated with other braces and treatment methods.

With all these treatment options available, at Smile Design Orthodontics we can offer our patients the most effective and efficient treatment to minimise treatment duration and customise treatment to resolve individual problems.

Dr Chrys Antoniou completed his undergraduate training in 1994 at the University of Sydney and gained fellowship into the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 1999. He then completed his specialist training in Orthodontics in 2002 at the University of Western Australia, gaining the degree of Master of Dental Science.

In 2006 he commenced teaching of post-graduate students at the University of Sydney as an Honorary Associate. In 2008 he was appointed Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney. He was then awarded membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2008 (Orthodontics) and was state councillor of the Australian Society of Orthodontists (NSW branch) from 2005-2008.

He maintains a specialist orthodontic practice in the Southern Sydney suburbs of Miranda, Hurstville and Engadine, in addition to rooms in Dubbo. He holds certification from the Australasian Orthodontic Board in addition to membership of the St George Dental Association, Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists and World Federation of Orthodontists. He is also an Invisalign Platinum Provider and has been providing Invisalign treatment to patients since 2006.

Chrys has also acted as an examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and conducted peer review for the Australasian Orthodontic Board. In addition to this, he has been a member of the committee charged with selecting candidates for specialist training in Orthodontics at the University of Sydney.

Chrys’s main professional interests include aesthetic treatment modalities, orthopaedic/orthodontic therapy, growth modification treatment , Invisalign treatment and surgical orthodontics.

In their spare time, Chrys and his wife chase after their three young boys.

Dr Michael Dineen graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from The University of Sydney and commenced dental practice at Hurstville in 1980. In 1988 he completed the Master of Dental Science post-graduate Orthodontic degree and has since practiced as a specialist Orthodontist, initially at Macquarie Street, Sydney and Maroubra before settling into his current locations at Miranda, Hurstville, Engadine and Dubbo from 1990. Michael has been made a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an international honour dental organisation.

Michael’s official duties within the dental profession include:

• Past President St. George Dental Association
• Past President Australian Association of Orthodontists (NSW Branch)
• Past President University of Sydney Orthodontic Alumni (2008-2010)
• Co-President 4th World Implant Orthodontic Congress, Sydney, 2012

He is currently a member of the St George Dental Association, the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Society of Orthodontists and the World Federation of Orthodontists.

Since 1994 Michael has been teaching part-time at the University of Sydney MDSc Post-graduate Orthodontic Program, currently as Senior Clinical Associate. He also lectures to post-graduate orthodontic students from Australia and New Zealand.

His special interests within the orthodontic profession include orthopaedic skeletal correction, self-ligating fixed appliances (Damon System), Cone Beam CT imaging, temporary implant anchorage, non-extraction orthodontic treatment, lingual braces, Invisalign and TMJ (jaw joint) problems.

At Smile Design Orthodontics we are committed to supporting community programs that benefit the under-privileged, encourage health and fitness through sporting activity, and expand the boundaries of the orthodontic profession through teaching and research. We consider it a privilege and obligation to maintain our contributions to the profession and the community that so generously support us.

Smile Design Orthodontics offers a number of manageable interest-free payment options for orthodontic fees which vary depending on the type of treatment and anticipated treatment duration. We will do our best to accommodate your financial situation.

Your Orthodontist & Treatment Coordinator will provide you with a detailed quotation when arranging your orthodontic treatment so that you know your financial commitment before commencing treatment. In most cases, payment for orthodontic treatment is by monthly interest free instalments following an initial payment.

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