- May 26, 2026
Dr Martin Fine is a specialist orthodontist who has practised exclusively in orthodontics in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs since 1991. The assumption that the orthodontic journey ends the day the braces come off is clinically flawed. Teeth move, jaws change, and a straight smile requires ongoing supervision to remain stable over decades.
Cosmetic Alignment Fails Without a Healthy Functional Bite.
A superficial cosmetic fix ignores the complex biomechanics of how your jaws fit together. At Fine Orthodontist Sydney, I focus on a Comprehensive Approach (an orthodontic strategy addressing the entire bite system for long-term health and stability). Establishing a functional bite does more than improve aesthetics. It establishes an alignment that prevents uneven wear and reduces the long-term risk of tooth grinding. Most people will eventually become tooth grinders, and correcting the bite early mitigates that damage. A well-corrected bite may also reduce the risk of sleep apnea, though there are always exceptions to every rule. This clinical reality is why interdisciplinary care is often necessary. I collaborate with periodontists and oral surgeons when a case requires a broader medical intervention to secure the foundation of the smile.
Remote Monitoring Protects Your Outcome for Decades.
Consistent observation prevents minor tooth movements from becoming major clinical relapses. When I qualified as a dentist in 1981, patient follow-up required constant in-clinic visits. Today, I use a remote monitoring app to track your retention phase from your smartphone, whether you live near our Bondi Junction or Maroubra clinics, or in Queenstown, New Zealand. This technology provides me with the data necessary to detect unwanted tooth movement before it becomes a clinical problem. If a retainer loses its shape or a tooth shifts slightly, the system flags the change. I read the case and make the call on whether an adjustment is needed.
The Three Stages of Lifelong Orthodontic Care.
Diagnostics, Correction, and Stability.
Every successful orthodontic outcome relies on strict adherence to a progressive clinical framework. I start with an accurate diagnosis using 3D x-rays and scanners to map the root structures and jaw position. We match the treatment to the problem: deep bites generally require braces, while open bites respond better to aligners. For aligner cases, I often use FineLine® (a proprietary, in-house clear aligner system for precision orthodontic treatment). Because it is developed and manufactured in our Bondi Junction laboratory, I control the customisations directly. These adjustments remain unavailable in commercially standardised systems. If a patient requires fixed appliances, I use rhodium-coated brackets that do not rust. Finally, the retention stage secures the result. Retention requires keeping the teeth in their new positions using fixed wires or removable retainers. Much like tuning a guitar string, the tension must be maintained perfectly to keep the system working over time.
The right treatment prevents problems that become harder and more expensive to treat later in life. For example, treating adults takes approximately twice as slow due to slower tissue turnover. You need a specialist who understands the long-term picture and has over 25 years of exclusive orthodontic experience to guide the process. Book an evaluation at Fine Orthodontist Sydney to secure a smile designed to last decades.