A healthier smile
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Every treatment is personally guided from start to finish, with clear advice, up-to-date techniques and high-quality materials.
Laurence Amand
Laurence Amand graduated magna cum laude from the VUB in 1995 and has since developed extensive experience in dentistry and orthodontics, with particular expertise in treating children and adults and in oral appliance therapy for sleep apnoea.
Consultations are available in Dutch, French and English at the practice in Dworp.
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Personalised care, built on dialogue.
Every treatment begins with listening. You receive clear explanations and a treatment plan tailored to your needs, with carefully selected materials. From prevention to restorative care, every step is personally followed from start to finish. When specialist care is needed, you are referred to the appropriate colleague.
Practical notes
New patients are always welcome. Appointments can be arranged directly by phone. Consultations are available in Dutch, French and English.
Every treatment is followed personally from start to finish. Questions after treatment are always welcome.
In case of an urgent problem, call the practice directly during opening hours.
The following instructions are intended to support healing. Some discomfort and swelling are normal after an extraction.
After a few days you will feel better and be able to resume your normal activities. If bleeding, pain or swelling persists after two or three days, or if you react to the medication, call the practice.
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Straight teeth, at every age.
Orthodontic treatment is available for children, teenagers and adults. Depending on the individual situation, treatment may involve removable appliances, fixed metal or tooth-coloured braces, or invisible solutions such as TrioClear aligners. With advanced training in orthodontics, Laurence personally plans and follows each treatment.
Removable appliances · Fixed appliances · Functional appliances · Invisible aligners
Every orthodontic treatment is planned and followed personally, from the first consultation to the retainer that keeps the result in place.
Patient information
Treatment time varies from one patient to another and depends on the individual situation. Some treatments take only a few months, while others require longer, sometimes several years. As a general indication, orthodontic treatment often takes around 15 to 24 months.
Once active treatment is complete, a retainer is used to help your teeth remember their new position. Depending on the situation, this may be removable or permanently attached behind the teeth.
Wisdom teeth do not necessarily affect a straight smile achieved through orthodontic treatment. In some situations, however, their removal may be recommended for the overall health of the mouth.
A Rapid Palatal Expander is an orthodontic appliance used to widen the upper jaw and correct certain problems such as a narrow upper arch or crossbite. It can also help create space for permanent teeth. Treatment commonly involves wearing the appliance for approximately 6 to 9 months, depending on the individual case.
These explanations are general. For advice on your own situation, contact the practice.
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Restful nights, safer days.
Since 2017, Laurence has been a staff member at CHIREC and, more recently, at UZ Jette and CHU Namur, where she works within the OSAS teams. She works together with sleep physicians to identify patients who may benefit from oral appliance therapy.
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder in which breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep. Breathing pauses typically last around 10 to 20 seconds and may occur from about 5 to more than 100 times per hour. The frequency and severity differ from one person to another.
For selected patients with mild obstructive sleep apnoea, treatment options other than CPAP may include lifestyle measures, such as weight reduction and exercise, and a fitted Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD). This type of oral appliance moves the lower jaw forward and can help prevent the tongue from obstructing the airway.
An oral appliance is not suitable for every patient. Its use is assessed together with the sleep physicians involved.
Contact
New patients are always welcome.
For appointments, questions or urgent problems, please contact the practice directly by phone.
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