Practice Times

Clinic hours are between 7.45am and 5.00pm Monday to Thursday.  Every second Wednesday evening Dr Steven Smith has appointments until 7.45pm. On Friday's patients can be seen from 10.00am to 5.00pm. If an emergency occurs out of clinical hours, the orthodontist can be contacted on mobile phone #0416 094 000.

There are times during the year that we are away undergoing continuing education.

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Our practice is located at 1/766 Gympie Road, Chermside Brisbane Queensland. We are on the corner of Sparkes Street and Gympie Road. Super Cheap Auto Centre is on one corner of Sparkes Street and our practice on the other side. Parking is available at the back of the building and accessed via Sparkes Street. We have three designated car parks. These are identified with red paint.

Should I Continue Seeing My Family Dentist?

The answer to this question is a most emphatic yes. You should continue to visit your family dentist at least once every 6 months or as advised.

The First Appointment

At the first appointment the following will occur:

• Your first visit to our practise will be a chance for us to get acquainted and discuss your concerns and point out to you any other orthodontic problem.
• A full medical and dental history will be taken. Certain medical conditions or medications can complicate treatment; therefore it is very important that we have an accurate medical history
• We will look at your face, jaws and teeth, and explain any problem that exist and outline all the different treatment options.
• If treatment is indicated , we will schedule a records appointment and arrange for you to have special orthodontic x-rays taken. A few weeks later a full explanation of the proposed treatment will be provided and we will send a report to yourself and your family dentist.
• The records appointment includes photos of your face and teeth, a soft tissue analysis and impressions for study models of your teeth. These records are necessary for an accurate diagnosis to define a treatment plan for you.
• At the case presentation appointment your particular treatment is discussed, the cost of treatment and estimated length of treatment.

For many patients we can do a One Appointment Treatment Plan. This combines the first appointment, taking records and discussion appointments. If you would like to avail yourself of the One Appointment Treatment Plan please let our staff know this.

Dr Colin Nelson

I studied at the Otago University, New Zealand for both my BDS and MDS. I have been treating children, teenagers and adults since 1988. I am married with four children. The oldest being 22 and the youngest is 13. My daughter Marisa is studying for her Medical degree at the University of Qld. I have three sons. The eldest is Mark who is studying Physiotherapy at the University of Qld while Philip hopes to obtain an apprenticeship to become a mechanic. My youngest son, Timothy would like to become a musician. My wife Ruth juggles part-time study for a Batchelor of Ministry degree with looking after a busy household.


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