Jaw expansion for adults

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What to expect with jaw expansion

We begin with a consult and 3D imaging to assess your jaw, airway and bite. We explain clearly whether expansion is suitable for you and what it can realistically achieve.

If we go ahead, you are fitted with an appliance and shown how to use it. We see you for regular reviews to track progress and keep everything comfortable.

We work through the plan at a steady pace and keep you informed at every stage, with the timeframe and costs set out from the start.

Areas we serve

We are at Melrose Central in Melrose Park, with free undercover parking. Most of our patients come from the suburbs below.

Ryde, Eastwood and Epping

Melrose Park, Ermington, West Ryde, Meadowbank, Ryde, Putney, Gladesville, Tennyson Point, Denistone, Denistone East, Denistone West, Eastwood, East Ryde, North Ryde, Marsfield, Macquarie Park, Rydalmere, Dundas, Dundas Valley, Telopea, Oatlands, Carlingford, Epping, Cheltenham and Beecroft.

Parramatta and the west

Parramatta, North Parramatta, Harris Park, Rosehill, Camellia, Granville, South Granville, Clyde, Westmead, Northmead, Wentworthville, Holroyd, Merrylands, Guildford, Toongabbie, Old Toongabbie, Winston Hills, Constitution Hill and Baulkham Hills.

Olympic Park, Concord and Canada Bay

Wentworth Point, Newington, Sydney Olympic Park, Rhodes, Liberty Grove, Concord, Concord West, Breakfast Point, Cabarita, Mortlake, Abbotsford, Canada Bay, Rodd Point, Russell Lea, Wareemba, Five Dock, Drummoyne, Homebush, Homebush West, North Strathfield, Strathfield, Silverwater, Auburn, Lidcombe, Berala, Regents Park and Chester Hill.

Inner West

Burwood, Croydon, Croydon Park, Enfield, Belfield, Ashfield, Haberfield, Summer Hill, Leichhardt, Balmain, Marrickville and Campsie.

Hunters Hill and the lower North Shore

Hunters Hill, Henley, Woolwich, Lane Cove, St Leonards, Crows Nest, Artarmon, Chatswood and Willoughby.