Orthodontics
Canberra

Your appointment

What to expect at your first visit.

An hour-long appointment with Dr Tom — includes all photos and x-rays, an examination, and a walk-through of every treatment option open to you. You'll leave with a written plan and a fixed quote. No obligation.

Dr Thomas Ethell consulting in a treatment room with autumn light

Before you arrive

We'll send a short online health questionnaire by email — it takes about five minutes to complete and means we can spend the consultation focused on you, not on paperwork. If you've had previous orthodontic treatment or recent dental x-rays, please bring or forward those.

What happens on the day

Your orthodontist examines your teeth, bite, and jaw alignment. We take photographs and a 3D scan where helpful — both are completely non-invasive. We then walk through what we've found, every option that could work for you, and what each option costs and how long it takes.

The quote you receive

It's a fixed total fee for the full course of treatment — every adjustment appointment, every aligner refinement, every emergency visit, and your final retainers. There are no estimates that climb later. If your case changes, we discuss it with you first.

Payment options

Following an initial deposit (from $1,500 on comprehensive cases), we offer interest-free fortnightly payment plans typically over 24 months. If another family member is in or has had comprehensive treatment with us, you receive a flat 5% sibling discount on whatever treatment you need. Terms apply: the discount can't be combined with other offers and is confirmed at your consultation. We provide a receipt for you to claim through your private health fund.

Inside the practice

Inside the practice.

Dr Thomas Ethell consulting in a treatment room with autumn light
Intraoral 3D scan in progress, scan visible on monitor
Clinician and patient reviewing intraoral scan on a monitor
Patient checking in in the waiting area
Clinician walking a patient through their treatment plan
Three Orthodontics Canberra team members in the clinic

Book a consult

Ready when you are.

An hour-long appointment with Dr Tom — all photos and x-rays, examination, every treatment option open to you, and a written quote to take home.