- May 28, 2026
I am Dr Martin Fine, a specialist orthodontist and founder of Fine Orthodontist Sydney. For over 25 years, I have practised exclusively in orthodontics. Patients come to our clinics in Bondi Junction, Maroubra, and Queenstown for a straight smile. I deliver that result, but my primary focus is always a healthy, functional bite. A straight smile is the aesthetic byproduct of a system working correctly. When the teeth and jaws align perfectly, we reduce the risk of sleep apnea and prevent the tooth grinding that wears down enamel in a patient’s 40s. Orthodontics functions as a rigorous clinical decision framework. The patient cases below demonstrate exactly how matching the right treatment to the specific problem creates outcomes that last decades.
Early Intervention Solves Jaw Development Problems Before Adulthood.
Children’s jaws remain malleable during early development, meaning we can guide bone structure without surgery. Growth is the absolute advantage in pediatric orthodontics. If a child presents with a narrow upper jaw and a crossbite, waiting until they become a teenager limits our clinical options. I use early intervention to expand the jaw while the growth plates remain open.
A recent patient, an eight-year-old boy, presented with severe crowding and airway concerns. By implementing a Comprehensive Approach (an orthodontic strategy addressing the entire bite system for long-term health and stability), we created physical space for his adult teeth to erupt naturally. His parents reported a significant reduction in his night-time mouth breathing following the initial expansion phase. Catching the problem early prevented a highly complex and potentially surgical intervention later in life.
Adult Orthodontics Succeeds Through Clinical Precision and Specialist Supervision.
Adult teeth move approximately twice as slow as children’s teeth due to slower tissue turnover. Many adults arrive at my clinic after researching direct-to-consumer aligner kits, expecting a fast cosmetic fix. Biology dictates the timeline. We cannot rush bone remodeling without risking long-term stability.
One of my adult patients required significant bite correction that a mail-order kit simply could not safely address. I treated her using the FineLine® Aligner System, a proprietary and in-house clear aligner system developed and manufactured in our Bondi Junction laboratory. Because my team controls the manufacturing process directly, I adjusted the aligner thickness and force application mid-treatment. These customisations remain unavailable in commercial, mass-produced systems. She achieved a stable, functional bite after 18 months. Specialist supervision ensures the treatment respects the biological limits of adult bone.
Dental Professionals Choose Specialist Care for Their Own Families.
Sydney dentists, oral surgeons, and periodontists refer their complex cases and their own children to our clinics. There is no stronger clinical validation than treating the family members of dental colleagues. A local periodontist recently brought his teenage daughter in for an evaluation. She presented with a deep bite that required traditional metal braces rather than clear aligners. Open bites respond better to aligners, while deep bites respond better to braces.
We used rhodium-coated brackets to provide the necessary mechanical control. Her father understood that orthodontics requires an Accurate diagnosis (the precise identification of an orthodontic problem and its underlying root cause). We mapped her treatment together based on clinical data, not cosmetic trends. When dental professionals require orthodontic care, they bypass consumer marketing and select evidence-based specialist oversight.
Remote Monitoring Extends Clinical Oversight Beyond the Clinic Chair.
I use digital tools to track treatment progress weekly without requiring the patient to travel. I like all things with wires (orthodontic wires, guitar strings, computer cables), but I rely heavily on digital innovation to improve patient access.
A patient treated in our Queenstown clinic relocated to rural Australia midway through her treatment. Using our remote monitoring app, she scanned her teeth weekly using her smartphone. I evaluated her progress and directed her aligner changes digitally based on those scans. She only returned to the clinic twice over the next year for major milestones. The clinical standard remained identical to an in-office patient, but the delivery adapted entirely to her geography.
The Right Treatment Requires a Comprehensive Clinical Assessment.
Every case has exceptions, and every patient is different. The value of a specialist orthodontist lies in reading the clinical data and making the correct mechanical call. Your Smile - The Bigger Picture requires evaluating the jaw, the airway potential, and the long-term health outlook. Book a consultation at Fine Orthodontist Sydney or Queenstown, and my team will build a treatment plan based on exactly what your bite requires.