Approach

Just like every patient, every orthodontist is different.
I don’t see myself merely as a tooth-straightening specialist. I treat people, not just teeth.

Holistic smile design means looking beyond alignment to consider the individuality of every face, day-to-day dental comfort, and long-term oral health. I recommend treatments as if my patients were my own family, building meaningful relationships based on communication, confidence, and trust.

What sets my clinical approach apart is that I have no rigid philosophy or single preferred method. Over the years, I’ve learned, trained in, and gained experience with many different techniques and treatment philosophies. This allows me to remain open-minded, recognising that there are often several ways to correct an orthodontic problem.

My philosophy is simple:

• Always place the patient’s best interests first

• Respect each patient’s wishes and goals

• Provide multiple treatment options wherever possible

• Deliver excellent clinical outcomes without compromise

For most orthodontic problems, there are three or four possible treatment paths. My role is to explain these options clearly and help patients choose the one that best aligns with their goals. In some situations, only one or two evidence-based options exist — and in those cases we work together to make the right choice.

A common example I see is patients with a large overjet or deep overbite who have been told surgery is the only option. While surgery can be an excellent solution in some cases, non-surgical alternatives often exist and can provide great outcomes.

This flexible, individualised approach — always guided by evidence, experience, and patient choice — is at the heart of everything I do.