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Zaveri Orthodontic & Periodontic Centre

Orthodontist Service

Description

The miracle of tooth movement is art and science that orthodontists perform to enhance your oral health, empower your smile and general well being. Dr Prashant Zaveri is one such specialist who does this day in and day out.

He has a double Master's degree and is a registered specialist orthodontist & periodontist in New Zealand and has been in private practice for the past 20 years in Auckland.

You are welcome to contact Dr Zaveri's clinic to discuss your orthodontic and periodontic needs or to view the brilliantly designed state-of-the-art facility.

What is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a specialist branch of dentistry concerned with the correction of malocclusions (bad bites) that may cause crooked teeth and/or disproportionate jaw growth. Orthodontic treatment improves physical appearance and self confidence, in addition to providing a healthy functional bite that is more resistant to disease.
Orthodontists diagnose and correct malocclusions. They assess the  malocclusion and fit orthodontic appliances, such as braces or invisible aligners  to fix jaw and facial abnormalities. Orthodontics is a recognised specialty of the New Zealand Dental Council and orthodontists have undergone specialist training and additional qualifications.

What is Periodontics?
Periodontics is a specialist branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the gums and tooth supporting structures. Replacing missing or diseased teeth with a dental implants is another important area of this specialty. 

Dental Team

How do I access this service?

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Referral

Most patients are referred by their doctor or dentist, however we are happy to receive enquiries directly from patients.

Please call Mandy on (09) 529 2592 for a prompt appointment.

Hours

Please contact us during business hours, Monday to Friday, to book an appointment.

Languages Spoken

English, Hindi, Indian, Gujarati

Services Provided

Orthodontic treatment

Treatment times vary but are between 1-3 years depending on the severity of the problem, individual characteristics and the cooperation of the patient. Properly aligned teeth and jaws require less dental intervention, improve physical appearance and confidence. Generally your dentist or child’s dental therapist will refer you to an orthodontist. Problems are generally easier to fix at an earlier age before facial growth is complete. Teeth straightening Braces are commonly used to correct crooked teeth and correct malocclusions. Usually, braces are fixed to the outside of teeth; however lingual braces are fixed to the inside of teeth and cannot be seen. Once braces have been removed a retainer may be used to hold teeth in place. This may be either a removable plate or a wire fitted behind the teeth. Sequential plastic aligners are used to correct mild to moderate malocclusions. They are clear removable plastic moulds that fit over your teeth and gradually move your teeth. As your teeth move your aligner will be replaced with the next aligner in the sequence, until the desired position is achieved. For children who have not yet lost all of their primary teeth, a removable appliance may be used. This is a plate held in place with wire clasps that fit over the teeth and wire springs attached to the plate move the teeth. Jaw modification For more severe malocclusions or disproportionately positioned jaws functional appliances or head gear may be required.

Treatment times vary but are between 1-3 years depending on the severity of the problem, individual characteristics and the cooperation of the patient. Properly aligned teeth and jaws require less dental intervention, improve physical appearance and confidence. Generally your dentist or child’s dental therapist will refer you to an orthodontist. Problems are generally easier to fix at an earlier age before facial growth is complete.

Teeth straightening
Braces are commonly used to correct crooked teeth and correct malocclusions. Usually, braces are fixed to the outside of teeth; however lingual braces are fixed to the inside of teeth and cannot be seen. Once braces have been removed a retainer may be used to hold teeth in place. This may be either a removable plate or a wire fitted behind the teeth.

Sequential plastic aligners are used to correct mild to moderate malocclusions. They are clear removable plastic moulds that fit over your teeth and gradually move your teeth. As your teeth move your aligner will be replaced with the next aligner in the sequence, until the desired position is achieved.

For children who have not yet lost all of their primary teeth, a removable appliance may be used. This is a plate held in place with wire clasps that fit over the teeth and wire springs attached to the plate move the teeth.

Jaw modification
For more severe malocclusions or disproportionately positioned jaws functional appliances or head gear may be required.

Crooked teeth and malocclusions

Crooked teeth can result from a combination of factors such as genetics and early loss of primary teeth. People with crooked teeth tend to feel self conscious about their smile and this may negatively impact their daily social interactions. Crooked teeth can also be difficult to clean and may be more prone to decay and gum disease. These problems can be corrected via orthodontic treatment. Malocclusions (bad bites) are predominantly inherited but some are acquired. Inherited problems include crowding of teeth, too much space between teeth, missing or extra teeth and other irregularities of the face. Acquired malocclusions may be caused by injuries, thumb or dummy sucking, dental diseases or early loss of teeth. Malocclusions not only affect the alignment of teeth but also facial development. For more information please view the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists website.

Crooked teeth can result from a combination of factors such as genetics and early loss of primary teeth. People with crooked teeth tend to feel self conscious about their smile and this may negatively impact their daily social interactions. Crooked teeth can also be difficult to clean and may be more prone to decay and gum disease. These problems can be corrected via orthodontic treatment.

Malocclusions (bad bites) are predominantly inherited but some are acquired. Inherited problems include crowding of teeth, too much space between teeth, missing or extra teeth and other irregularities of the face. Acquired malocclusions may be caused by injuries, thumb or dummy sucking, dental diseases or early loss of teeth. Malocclusions not only affect the alignment of teeth but also facial development. For more information please view the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists website.

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Parking

At Ascot Office Park free patient parking is provided at ground level bay number 48, as well as basement parking number 57 and 59.

Please note you will be parking in front of staff vehicles which is acceptable.

At 60 Kilimanjaro Drive free street parking is ample. 

Contact Details

Call Isabelle on (09) 534 2664 for a prompt appointment.

60 Kilimanjaro Drive
Northpark
Auckland
Auckland 2013

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Street Address

60 Kilimanjaro Drive
Northpark
Auckland
Auckland 2013

Postal Address

Zaveri Orthodontic Centre
Ascot Office Park
Ground Floor, Building C
95 Ascot Avenue
Greenlane
Auckland 1051

This page was last updated at 3:29PM on November 29, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Zaveri Orthodontic & Periodontic Centre.