Cammeray 2062
Orthodontist near Cammeray
Yes. Lifestyle Orthodontics sees patients from Cammeray at our rooms at Suite 2, 600 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088 — about 6 minutes by car (3.8 km) via Military Rd, outside peak hour. The Miller Street and Military Road bus corridors meet at Cammeray; Crows Nest Metro is a short bus ride away. We provide clear aligners, ceramic and metal braces, early treatment for children and retainers, planned and supervised by a registered specialist orthodontist. Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm, Saturdays by arrangement. Call 02 8412 0085 or book an assessment online.
- Board and AHPRA registered specialist orthodontist
- Self-ligating, ceramic and metal braces, aligners, retainers
- On Military Road in Mosman. Woollahra practice also available
Or call 02 8412 0085 · Mon to Fri 8am to 5.30pm
Request an appointment
Send us a few details and our reception team will call you back to arrange a time that suits.
Why patients travel
Orthodontic treatment within reach of Cammeray
Cammeray, NSW is in the North Sydney Council area. Cammeray sits where Military Road crosses the Warringah Freeway, so the trip is short but the on-ramps decide how long it takes.
Treatment here is planned around fewer, longer visits rather than frequent short ones, because for Cammeray patients every appointment is a trip rather than a walk. You get the schedule at the start, so it can be fitted around work and school terms.
The enquiries fall into three groups. Parents whose dentist has noticed crowding before the adult teeth are through. Adults who have lived with one rotated tooth for years. And people whose teeth drifted back after braces because the retainer stopped being worn. More on how we work as an orthodontist in Sydney, and the full list of suburbs is on the areas we service page.
Getting here
Getting here from Cammeray
Our rooms are at Suite 2, 600 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088. From Cammeray the drive is across the Cammeray Bridge and east along Military Road. Residents here usually navigate by Cammeray Square, Primrose Park, Tunks Park and the golf course.
By car
About 6 minutes by car (3.8 km) via Military Rd, outside peak hour. No tolls on this route.
On foot
Most Cammeray patients drive or take a bus rather than walk, but the Military Road shops either side of our rooms make it easy to combine the visit with something else.
By public transport
The Miller Street and Military Road bus corridors meet at Cammeray; Crows Nest Metro is a short bus ride away.
Parking
Metered and time limited parking along Military Road, with council parking close by. Allow a few extra minutes at school pick up.
| Drive time | About 6 minutes outside peak hour |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3.8 km via Military Rd |
| Practice | Suite 2, 600 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088 |
| Route from Cammeray | Across the Cammeray Bridge and east along Military Road |
| Public transport | The Miller Street and Military Road bus corridors meet at Cammeray; Crows Nest Metro is a short bus ride away |
| Parking | Metered and time limited on Military Road, with council parking close by |
| Council area | North Sydney Council |
| Postcode | 2062 |
| Hours | Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm. Saturday by appointment |
| Phone | 02 8412 0085 |
| Treatments | Clear aligners, ceramic and metal braces, early treatment, retainers |
| Clinicians | Dr Roshanak (Roshy) Boustan, specialist orthodontist; Dr Eduardo Alcaino, specialist paediatric dentist |
What we treat
Braces, clear aligners and retainers for Cammeray
The same appliances suit different people for different reasons. The practical questions tend to come up early for Cammeray families: how many trips it means, whether it comes out for sport or music, and how long it has to stay in. Those answers differ by appliance, which is why they are worth asking at the assessment.
Clear aligners
Removable trays swapped weekly. Nothing shows in a meeting and they come out for lunch, which is most of the reason people ask. Clear aligners →
Ceramic braces
Tooth coloured brackets, fixed. Same mechanics as metal, much harder to notice from across a desk. Ceramic braces →
Traditional braces
Steel brackets, and still the most capable appliance when the bite itself has to change rather than just the front teeth. Where the jaws need work, this is usually the shortest route.
Early treatment for children
Braces for kids is one of the most common searches from this postcode. The honest answer nearly always starts with a look rather than a plan. Early treatment for children →
Adult orthodontics
Most adult cases here start the same way — a lower front tooth turning, noticed in a photograph rather than a mirror. Adult orthodontics →
Retainers
Removable retainers get asked about a lot locally, usually by people whose teeth have already moved once. They are what holds any result. Retainers →
Who you’ll see
Who you will see
The clinician who plans your treatment sees it through to the retainer.
Specialist Orthodontist
Dr Boustan is an Australian orthodontic board and AHPRA registered specialist orthodontist, and holds a stated special interest in sleep apnoea.
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Dr Alcaino is a specialist paediatric dentist and a past president of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD).
Your first visit
What happens when you come in
Allow around an hour for the first visit. You are welcome to bring a partner or parent, and there is no obligation to start treatment on the day.
01
We talk it through
We ask what you have noticed and what you want changed. Bring the specifics — a photo that bothered you counts.
02
We examine and take records
An examination, then scans or x-rays only where we need to see below the gum. Recent x-rays from your dentist save you a repeat.
03
We explain the options
What is realistic, what each appliance would involve, and roughly how many visits. If self-ligating brackets would make no practical difference to you, we will say so.
04
You take it away
You leave with the information. Nothing is booked, and it is a five minute drive back if you want to think.
Two practices, both easy to reach
Questions we are asked most often
Do I need a referral to see an orthodontist?
No. Book an assessment directly. If your dentist referred you, bring the letter and recent x-rays so they do not have to be retaken.
Where are you, and how do I get there from Cammeray?
We are at Suite 2, 600 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088, not in Cammeray itself. From Cammeray the route is across the Cammeray Bridge and east along Military Road. The Miller Street and Military Road bus corridors meet at Cammeray; Crows Nest Metro is a short bus ride away.
What does teeth straightening actually involve?
Light, continuous pressure applied over months, using either fixed braces or a series of removable trays. The bone remodels around the moving roots, and a retainer holds the result. Nothing works in days, whatever you have read.
What is the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist?
An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed a further three years of full time specialist training in moving teeth and correcting bites. Your dentist handles general care. We handle the movement.
Are self-ligating braces better?
Sometimes, marginally. The bracket holds the wire with a built in clip rather than an elastic tie, which can mean fewer parts to keep clean and slightly quicker adjustments. It does not change the outcome in most cases. We fit the system your treatment needs, not the one with the best name.
How long will treatment take?
A few months to about two years. Front tooth crowding is quick. Bite correction is not. You will get a real range at the assessment.
Will I need a retainer afterwards?
Yes, and it is not optional if you want the result to last. Teeth move for life. We will explain the removable and fixed options and how long each needs wearing.
What will it cost?
We go through it at the assessment once the treatment is known. Any number before an examination is guesswork. You get it in writing before anything starts.
Come in for an assessment
One appointment tells you what can be done, which appliance suits and how long it would run. Nothing is booked on the day. The full list of suburbs we see patients from is on the areas we service page.
Last updated October 2026.