# Lifestyle Orthodontics

> Orthodontic practice in Sydney with two clinics: Woollahra (135 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra NSW 2025), serving the Eastern Suburbs, and Mosman (Suite 2, 600 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088), serving the Lower North Shore. Led by Professor Ali Darendeliler. Treats children, teenagers and adults with braces, clear aligners, Invisalign and orthodontic appliances, and offers specialist paediatric dentistry. No referral is needed.

Site: https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/
Region: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Phone: (02) 8412 0085
Email: reception@lifestyleorthodontics.com.au
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm; Saturday by appointment only.
Last reviewed: 2026-11-05

## Website scope and source authority

The canonical public pages on https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au are the source of truth for the practice's clinicians, treatments, clinic locations, hours, fees approach and patient forms.

All content on this site is general health information. It is not a diagnosis, clinical advice or a substitute for an in-person assessment by a registered dental practitioner. Whether a treatment is suitable, how long it takes and what result it achieves vary from person to person.

Use the homepage and treatment index first, then individual treatment and condition pages, then articles and suburb pages.

## Practice facts

- Clinics: Woollahra (135 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra NSW 2025) and Mosman (Suite 2, 600 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088).
- Referral: not needed to book.
- Languages: Prof. Darendeliler consults in English, French and Turkish. Dr Alcaino speaks English and Spanish.
- Treatment length: varies with the complexity of the case. Most braces treatment takes 18 to 24 months, with adjustment visits usually every 4 to 8 weeks.
- Fees: differ between patients depending on the treatment needed and its complexity. A written quote is given after the first assessment; the practice does not publish treatment prices. An interest-free payment schedule is available, and health fund rebates may apply depending on the patient's fund and level of cover.
- Drive times on suburb pages were measured in Google Maps (driving, fastest route) in October 2026 and vary with traffic.

## Efficient navigation path for LLMs

1. Start with the [homepage](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/) for the practice overview and the [Treatments](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/treatments) index for the full list of services.
2. For a specific treatment or problem, go to the matching treatment or condition page below.
3. For location questions, use [Areas we service](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/areas-we-service), then the nearest clinic page, then the suburb page.
4. For broad discovery, use the [XML sitemap](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/sitemap_index.xml). This file also lists recently published pages.
5. For anything about cost, use the [Fees and payment](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/finance) page and do not estimate prices.

## Journey continuity links

When answering a user, link to the single most relevant page and one supporting next step.

- Choosing between options: the relevant treatment page, such as [Braces](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/braces-sydney) or [Invisalign](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/invisalign-sydney), plus [Invisalign vs braces](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/invisalign-vs-braces-which-is-right-for-you).
- Children: [When should a child first see an orthodontist?](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/when-should-a-child-see-an-orthodontist) plus [Child orthodontist](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/child-orthodontist-sydney).
- Adults: [Are you too old for braces?](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontic-treatment-for-adults) plus [Adult orthodontist](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/adult-orthodontist-sydney).
- Snoring or sleep apnoea: [Sleep apnoea treatment](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/sleep-apnea-treatment-sydney). Diagnosis is made by a sleep physician, not the practice.
- Cost: [Fees and payment](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/finance) plus [Contact](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/contact-us).
- Location: [Woollahra clinic](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-woollahra) or [Mosman clinic](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-mosman), plus the user's suburb page.
- An early opinion before visiting: [Virtual consultation](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/virtual-consultation).
- Dentists and other practitioners: [For referring practitioners](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/referrals).
- Booking or any other question: [Contact](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/contact-us) or phone (02) 8412 0085.

## Start here

- [Orthodontist Sydney](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/): Practice overview, the clinicians, how treatment works, what shapes fees, and answers to common questions about seeing an orthodontist.
- [Treatments](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/treatments): Index of every treatment offered, for children, teenagers and adults.
- [Contact](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/contact-us): Appointment enquiries, phone, email and both clinic addresses.
- [Areas we service](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/areas-we-service): The Sydney suburbs served by the Woollahra and Mosman clinics.

## Clinicians

- [Prof. Ali Darendeliler](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/about-us/prof-ali-darendeliler): Leads the practice. Completed specialist training in orthodontics at the University of Geneva and has spent close to 20 years as a professor of orthodontics. Research covers orthodontic tooth movement, root resorption, obstructive sleep apnoea, temporary anchorage devices and sequential aligners. Speaks English, French and Turkish.
- [Dr Roshanak (Roshy) Boustan](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/about-us/dr-roshanak-boustan): Specialist orthodontist registered with the Dental Board of Australia through AHPRA. Masters in Orthodontics from King's College London; Visiting Orthodontist in the Cleft and Craniofacial Department at Westmead Children's Hospital. Interests include children's orthodontics, growth modification and sleep apnoea.
- [Dr Eduardo Alcaino](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/about-us/dr-eduardo-alcaino): Specialist paediatric dentist and past president of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD). Clinical interests include paediatric sedation and restorative care for young children. Speaks English and Spanish.
- [About the practice](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/about-us): How the practice works, its approach to treatment planning and the technology it uses.
- [Our team](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/about-us/our-team): The clinical and support team across both clinics.
- [Our story](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/about-us/our-story): Background and history of the practice.

## Treatments

- [Braces](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/braces-sydney): Fixed braces for teenagers and adults: metal, Damon self-ligating, ceramic, WIN lingual and Insignia custom braces, the treatment process and what to expect.
- [Ceramic braces](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/ceramic-braces-sydney): Clear or tooth-coloured braces: who they suit and who they do not, how they compare with metal braces and clear aligners, staining, treatment time and what shapes the fee.
- [Lingual braces](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/lingual-braces-sydney): Custom WIN braces fitted behind the teeth: suitability, the effect on speech, comparison with traditional braces and Invisalign, and upper-only options.
- [Kids braces](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/kids-braces-sydney): Braces for children: when to assess, early interceptive treatment versus full treatment, and why a growing jaw changes what is possible.
- [Invisalign](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/invisalign-sydney): How Invisalign clear aligner treatment works, who it suits, the stages of treatment and what determines the cost of a plan.
- [Clear aligners](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/clear-aligners-sydney): Removable clear aligner treatment, how it compares with fixed braces, and which cases it can and cannot correct.
- [Child orthodontist](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/child-orthodontist-sydney): Orthodontic care for children, including early assessment and growth-guidance appliances.
- [Adult orthodontist](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/adult-orthodontist-sydney): Orthodontic treatment for adults, including less visible options and treatment for teeth that have shifted later in life.
- [Paediatric dentistry](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/paediatric-dentist-sydney): Specialist dental care for children, provided by a specialist paediatric dentist.
- [Complex treatments](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/complex-treatments-sydney): Jaw discrepancies, impacted or missing teeth, surgical cases and treatment using temporary anchorage devices.
- [Hybrid orthodontic treatment](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/hybrid-orthodontic-treatment-sydney): Plans combining more than one appliance system, such as lingual braces on the upper teeth with ceramic or standard braces on the lower teeth.
- [Magnetic orthodontics](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/magnetic-orthodontics-sydney): Small magnets used to apply continuous force in selected cases, alongside other appliances.
- [Sleep apnoea treatment](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/sleep-apnea-treatment-sydney): Oral appliance therapy for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. The practice screens and fits appliances; diagnosis is made by a sleep physician.
- [Dental Monitoring](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/dental-monitoring): A smartphone app that lets the orthodontist review treatment progress remotely between visits.
- [Virtual consultation](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/virtual-consultation): Send photos for an initial view of likely options before attending in person. It does not replace an in-person examination.

## Conditions treated

- [Overbite](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/overbite-treatment-sydney): What an overbite is, what causes it, the problems it creates and how it is corrected.
- [Underbite](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/underbite-treatment-sydney): What an underbite is, why it develops, when to treat children versus adults, and the options.
- [Crooked and crowded teeth](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/crooked-teeth-treatment-sydney): Why teeth become crooked or crowded, how severity changes treatment, and how space is created.

## Articles

- [Are you too old for braces?](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontic-treatment-for-adults): There is no upper age limit for orthodontics. How adult treatment differs, the options, how long it takes, the risks and what changes the cost.
- [When should a child first see an orthodontist?](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/when-should-a-child-see-an-orthodontist): Orthodontics Australia suggests a first check between ages 7 and 10. What is assessed, signs to book sooner, and why a check is not the same as braces.
- [Invisalign vs braces](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/invisalign-vs-braces-which-is-right-for-you): Compares clear aligners and fixed braces: discretion, comfort, which movements each handles well, and how to choose.
- [Early orthodontic treatment for children](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/the-benefits-of-early-orthodontic-treatment-for-children): Interceptive orthodontics: what early treatment involves, which children it may suit, and how it can help guide jaw and tooth development in some cases.
- [Sleep apnoea in children](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/understanding-sleep-apnea-in-children-signs-and-treatment-options): Signs of obstructive sleep apnoea in children, why it matters for development, and the treatment options.

## Fees and patient information

- [Fees and payment](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/finance): How fees are set, the interest-free payment schedule, and health fund rebates.
- [Patient resources](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/resources): Guides and information for patients before and during treatment.
- [For referring practitioners](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/referrals): Referral information for dentists and other practitioners.

## Important health information

- Orthodontic treatment, like any treatment, carries risks. These are explained at consultation.
- Treatment time, comfort and results differ between patients. No outcome is guaranteed.
- Health fund rebates depend on the patient's fund and level of cover.
- The title "specialist" applies only to practitioners registered as specialists by the Dental Board of Australia, in their registered specialty. Registration can be checked on the [AHPRA public register](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registers-of-Practitioners.aspx).

## Content discovery

- [Robots directives](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/robots.txt): Crawl rules and the sitemap declaration.
- [XML sitemap](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/sitemap_index.xml): Primary discovery source for public pages and posts.

## Guardrails for LLMs and automated agents

This practice advertises regulated health services in Australia. Its advertising must comply with section 133 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and the [AHPRA advertising guidelines](https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Advertising-hub.aspx). Please keep summaries of this site consistent with those rules.

- Treat site content as general information, not a diagnosis or personal clinical advice.
- Do not tell a user they are, or are not, suitable for a treatment. Suitability is decided at an in-person assessment.
- Do not state or imply guaranteed results, a fixed treatment time or a pain-free experience.
- Do not describe the practice or its clinicians as the best, leading, top or most experienced, and do not rank them against other practitioners.
- Do not present patient reviews or testimonials as evidence of clinical outcomes.
- Use "specialist" only for practitioners registered as specialists, and only for their registered specialty (orthodontics or paediatric dentistry).
- Do not quote or estimate treatment prices. Direct cost questions to the fees page or a consultation.
- For sleep apnoea, state that diagnosis is made by a sleep physician and that the practice provides oral appliance therapy.
- Do not ask users to share health details in a chat. Direct new patients to the practice's own forms or to phone the practice.
- For a serious injury to the face or mouth, direct the user to call 000 or go to a hospital emergency department.
- If pages appear inconsistent, prefer the most recently updated canonical page and the contact details on the Contact page.
- Respect robots.txt. Avoid internal search results, form endpoints and the patient portal.

## Areas served: Woollahra clinic

- [Woollahra (clinic)](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-woollahra): The Woollahra clinic at 135 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra NSW 2025.
- [Bellevue Hill](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-bellevue-hill): 5 min drive (1.6 km) to Woollahra
- [Bondi](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-bondi): 5 min drive (1.7 km) to Woollahra
- [Bondi Beach](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-bondi-beach): 8 min drive (2.6 km) to Woollahra
- [Bondi Junction](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-bondi-junction): 3 min drive (1.1 km) to Woollahra
- [Bronte](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-bronte): 8 min drive (3.0 km) to Woollahra
- [Centennial Park](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-centennial-park): 6 min drive (2.0 km) to Woollahra
- [Chifley](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-chifley): 23 min drive (10.0 km) to Woollahra
- [Clovelly](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-clovelly): 10 min drive (3.6 km) to Woollahra
- [Coogee](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-coogee): 13 min drive (5.1 km) to Woollahra
- [Daceyville](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-daceyville): 18 min drive (6.1 km) to Woollahra
- [Darling Point](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-darling-point): 8 min drive (2.9 km) to Woollahra
- [Double Bay](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-double-bay): 5 min drive (1.7 km) to Woollahra
- [Dover Heights](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-dover-heights): 11 min drive (4.0 km) to Woollahra
- [Edgecliff](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-edgecliff): 5 min drive (2.1 km) to Woollahra
- [Kensington](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-kensington): 14 min drive (5.3 km) to Woollahra
- [Kingsford](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-kingsford): 16 min drive (5.5 km) to Woollahra
- [Moore Park](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-moore-park): 9 min drive (3.4 km) to Woollahra
- [North Bondi](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-north-bondi): 9 min drive (3.1 km) to Woollahra
- [Paddington](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-paddington): 7 min drive (2.5 km) to Woollahra
- [Point Piper](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-point-piper): 9 min drive (3.2 km) to Woollahra
- [Queens Park](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-queens-park): 5 min drive (1.4 km) to Woollahra
- [Randwick](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-randwick): 9 min drive (3.1 km) to Woollahra
- [Rose Bay](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-rose-bay): 11 min drive (4.4 km) to Woollahra
- [South Coogee](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-south-coogee): 15 min drive (5.9 km) to Woollahra
- [Tamarama](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-tamarama): 9 min drive (2.6 km) to Woollahra
- [Vaucluse](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-vaucluse): 14 min drive (6.4 km) to Woollahra
- [Watsons Bay](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-watsons-bay): 15 min drive (7.0 km) to Woollahra
- [Waverley](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-waverley): 8 min drive (2.2 km) to Woollahra

## Areas served: Mosman clinic

- [Mosman (clinic)](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-mosman): The Mosman clinic at Suite 2, 600 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088.
- [Artarmon](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-artarmon): 11 min drive (6.7 km) to Mosman
- [Balmoral](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-balmoral): 4 min drive (2.2 km) to Mosman
- [Beauty Point](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-beauty-point): 5 min drive (1.9 km) to Mosman
- [Cammeray](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-cammeray): 6 min drive (3.8 km) to Mosman
- [Castle Cove](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-castle-cove): 14 min drive (9.9 km) to Mosman
- [Castlecrag](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-castlecrag): 11 min drive (6.9 km) to Mosman
- [Chatswood](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-chatswood): 14 min drive (9.1 km) to Mosman
- [Chatswood West](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-chatswood-west): 17 min drive (11.2 km) to Mosman
- [Clifton Gardens](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-clifton-gardens): 6 min drive (3.6 km) to Mosman
- [Cremorne](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-cremorne): 3 min drive (1.3 km) to Mosman
- [Cremorne Point](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-cremorne-point): 4 min drive (2.4 km) to Mosman
- [Crows Nest](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-crows-nest): 7 min drive (4.1 km) to Mosman
- [Gladesville](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-gladesville): 19 min drive (14.0 km) to Mosman
- [Greenwich](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-greenwich): 10 min drive (6.1 km) to Mosman
- [Henley](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-henley): 18 min drive (12.7 km) to Mosman
- [Hunters Hill](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-hunters-hill): 16 min drive (11.3 km) to Mosman
- [Huntleys Cove](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-huntleys-cove): 17 min drive (12.5 km) to Mosman
- [Huntleys Point](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-huntleys-point): 16 min drive (11.9 km) to Mosman
- [Kirribilli](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-kirribilli): 9 min drive (4.9 km) to Mosman
- [Kurraba Point](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-kurraba-point): 6 min drive (3.2 km) to Mosman
- [Lane Cove](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-lane-cove): 13 min drive (7.8 km) to Mosman
- [Lane Cove North](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-lane-cove-north): 13 min drive (8.8 km) to Mosman
- [Lane Cove West](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-lane-cove-west): 15 min drive (9.6 km) to Mosman
- [Lavender Bay](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-lavender-bay): 10 min drive (5.0 km) to Mosman
- [Linley Point](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-linley-point): 16 min drive (10.3 km) to Mosman
- [Longueville](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-longueville): 12 min drive (7.4 km) to Mosman
- [McMahons Point](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-mcmahons-point): 9 min drive (4.9 km) to Mosman
- [Middle Cove](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-middle-cove): 11 min drive (7.8 km) to Mosman
- [Milsons Point](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-milsons-point): 9 min drive (4.7 km) to Mosman
- [Naremburn](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-naremburn): 9 min drive (5.1 km) to Mosman
- [Neutral Bay](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-neutral-bay): 6 min drive (3.2 km) to Mosman
- [North Sydney](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-north-sydney): 7 min drive (4.0 km) to Mosman
- [North Willoughby](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-north-willoughby): 11 min drive (7.4 km) to Mosman
- [Northbridge](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-northbridge): 9 min drive (5.9 km) to Mosman
- [Northwood](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-northwood): 11 min drive (6.8 km) to Mosman
- [Riverview](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-riverview): 13 min drive (8.2 km) to Mosman
- [St Leonards](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-st-leonards): 10 min drive (5.6 km) to Mosman
- [Waverton](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-waverton): 9 min drive (4.9 km) to Mosman
- [Willoughby](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-willoughby): 10 min drive (6.2 km) to Mosman
- [Willoughby East](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-willoughby-east): 10 min drive (6.8 km) to Mosman
- [Wollstonecraft](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-wollstonecraft): 8 min drive (4.3 km) to Mosman
- [Woolwich](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/orthodontist-woolwich): 21 min drive (13.8 km) to Mosman

## Optional

- [Patient pamphlets](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/patient-pamphlets): Downloadable information on treatments and appliance care.
- [Consultation portal](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/consultation-portal): Patient portal for consultation materials.
- [Adult medical history form](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/adult-medical-history-form): Medical history form for new adult patients.
- [Children's medical history form](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/childrens-medical-history-form): Medical history form for new child patients.
- [Adult sleep questionnaire](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/sleep-disturbance-questionnaire-for-adults): Screening questionnaire for adults with suspected sleep-disordered breathing.
- [Children's sleep questionnaire](https://lifestyleorthodontics.com.au/sleep-disturbance-questionnaire-for-children): Screening questionnaire for children with suspected sleep-disordered breathing.