Guided growth orthodontics, also know as orthopaedic orthodontics, is a method of treating crooked teeth and jaws by correcting dysfunctional growth patterns through the use of functional appliances.
Many of these dento-facial growth problems can be diagnosed during the early stages of a child's growth and when left untreated can mean surgical interventions, extraction orthodontics or more invasive techniques that what could of otherwise been used at a younger age.
At Symmetry Dental Canberra Dentists, we believe that tending to our teeth before they begin to deteriorate, with the best materials and techniques in the hands of true professionals, ensures their long-term viability, and all the benefits that come from a hale and hearty smile.
Many of these dento-facial growth problems can be diagnosed during the early stages of a child's growth and when left untreated can mean surgical interventions, extraction orthodontics or more invasive techniques that what could of otherwise been used at a younger age.
At Symmetry Dental Canberra Dentists, we believe that tending to our teeth before they begin to deteriorate, with the best materials and techniques in the hands of true professionals, ensures their long-term viability, and all the benefits that come from a hale and hearty smile.
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Professional, comfortable care is the focus for Symmetry Dental. We provide a relaxing environment where you will feel welcome, safe, and at ease while ensuring your ongoing dental health. Dr Ryan has been practicing in the Canberra region since 1980 and is our principal dentist here at Symmetry Dental.
Your smile is one of your most powerful attributes, an expressive and attractive characteristic that people cannot help but notice. Have you ever noticed that when someone has a makeover (on a television program for instance) one of the most significant changes comes from enhancing their smile?
At Symmetry Dental we can help design, enhance and maintain your ultimate fashion accessory to ensure that it remains your most attractive, and perfectly functional, asset.Many people underestimate both the power and fragility of their smile.
At Symmetry Dental we can help design, enhance and maintain your ultimate fashion accessory to ensure that it remains your most attractive, and perfectly functional, asset.Many people underestimate both the power and fragility of their smile.
At Symmetry Dental we take pride in our holistic approach to health. We believe that every patient should be treated on an individual basis - worthy of unique, personalised, one-on-one treatment. Gone are the days of production-line dentistry and orthodontics - our focus is on working with our patients to achieve shared functional and aesthetic health goals.
Professional, comfortable care is the focus for Symmetry Dental. We provide a relaxing environment where you will feel welcome, safe, and at ease while ensuring your ongoing dental health. The upper jaw and nose/sinus complex requires nasal air pressure to stimulate normal/ideal growth. 0-5 years of age is the period during which the nasal/maxillary complex (upper jaw and middle part of your face) goes through its most significant growth.
Reviews (9)
J. Slaven
Feb 11, 2021
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My daughter saw Michael Ryan for her first appointment over 4 years ago and with advice from Michael and ensuing excellent treatment provided by Patrick, we are amazed at her transformation.
Our experience with the Symmetry team was consistently professional, caring and supportive, which was invaluable as my daughter was initially very apprehensive about the process.
We are so very pleased with Symmetry and their wholistic approach and would highly recommend their services.
Our experience with the Symmetry team was consistently professional, caring and supportive, which was invaluable as my daughter was initially very apprehensive about the process.
We are so very pleased with Symmetry and their wholistic approach and would highly recommend their services.
Sandra Pilloni
Jan 21, 2021
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Both of my daughters received treatment from Symmetry Dental. Several orthodontists we saw previously were wanting to remove teeth which concerned me. I decided on Michael Ryan as he gave me information I hadn't heard from the other orthodontists. He had a more conservative approach and no mention of taking out teeth. Both my girls have had braces and completed treatment with Symmetry. I am really pleased with the practice and felt they were very considerate regarding cost. My girls had a great experience and outcome. (and still have all their teeth) Definately worth getting an opinion from them
Jenny Daniher
Dec 05, 2020
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This place is the ONLY place to go to for orthodontic treatment and jaw related problems. I can't recommend them highly enough. My oldest sons had orthodontic treatment elsewhere that cost a bomb and was a total disaster! Now having to have re treatment at Symmetry Dental. Fortunately i had found them in time for my youngest sons treatment and they did a fabulous job that has actually worked, cost less and in half the time. Thank you so much.
Fitness Grand
Jul 19, 2019
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I have been seeing see Dr Robert Waites for the past 5 years. When I first visited I had crooked and worn bottom teeth and chipped and worn top teeth. I now have teeth that I can be proud of. He also assisted with a repayment scheme at the time of the major work. I recently required an implant after a work accident and Robert recommended a great specialist in Canberra as well as orchestrating the restoration with another of his colleagues. He's one of the best working within a very professional outfit. The reception staff are also very friendly and efficient. Ben Mayes
Fallon De Smet
Jun 12, 2019
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Have suffered chronic neck pain for over 10 years, was told nothing more could be done until i saw Michael Ryan at Symmetry dental, he worked out in minutes it was actually my jaw joint (TMJ) referring the pain to my neck and head. The treatment so far has reduced my pain and headaches significantly. Now about to start jaw expansion and braces etc to make my mouth bigger for my tongue to help my sleep apnea. They have an amazing team of people, like Matt Ryan the breathing specialist, Chris Neil the kinesiologist and they also link in with my physio and sports physician. They think outside the
Beck Perkins
Dec 11, 2018
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I will never return to or recommend symmetry dental in Kingston. I went in with one problem and was advised I needed 20k worth of work to my teeth. I have since received a second opinion who have recommended no work needed at this stage. I got the impression symmetry dental wanted to prescribe as much work as possible!
Matthew Ruwald
Aug 22, 2018
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I have had severe neck pain most of my adult life ( I"m 62 ). I have been to many Specialists over the years with little success.
Constantly grinding my teeth over the years had also damaged my teeth and cracked many of my fillings.
Symmetry Dental repaired my fillings and set me up with an appointment to see one of their associates - Chris Neil.
After several visits to Mr Neil, he was able to realign my neck and Symmetry Dental fitted me with a set of pivots on my teeth to stop my nightly grinding and clenching.
I only wear the pivots at night whilst sleeping.
The results have been outstanding
Constantly grinding my teeth over the years had also damaged my teeth and cracked many of my fillings.
Symmetry Dental repaired my fillings and set me up with an appointment to see one of their associates - Chris Neil.
After several visits to Mr Neil, he was able to realign my neck and Symmetry Dental fitted me with a set of pivots on my teeth to stop my nightly grinding and clenching.
I only wear the pivots at night whilst sleeping.
The results have been outstanding
Robert Smith
Jul 20, 2017
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Mark Th
Nov 13, 2016
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Symmetry Dental is a con job. My wife has issues with her airways and grinding. Michael Ryan sold us pivots, but due to the pressure on the back teeth from the pivot her new fillings all cracked out which cost thousands to fix again. Her front teeth are over erupting because of the use of the pivot so her bite is now stuffed. Another dentist I saw described the pivot as an absolute joke and no published research to support it. We are now seeking legal advice. We also saw Matt Ryan, who does breathing training. He isn't even a health professional with a health degree, so how the hell can he fully
