Dr Derek Mahony chats with Colombian based Dr Andres Perdomo, on orthodontic treatment options, taking care of braces, the best time to start treatment, treatment times, and much more.

Here are timestamps to some key points in the episode

3:18 Tips to patients on taking care of your braces

5:30 Best time to start orthodontic care

7:30 What type of orthodontics are best

9:50 Which patients would suit fixed braces verses clear aligners

11:30 How does does orthodontic treatment take

13:55 Retainers: how long to wear them? Removable or fixed?

16:05 The difference between Damon braces, and traditional fixed braces

18:00 Elastics verses springs

20:00 How do you use orthodontics to improve the appearance of the entire smile and not just the teeth

You can reach Dr Perdomo vis his website www.andresperdomoortodoncia.com

And you can reach Dr Mahony at his practices www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au