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Braces
Fixed orthodontic treatment for a wide range of alignment and bite concerns, with options discussed around your case.
Understand braces →Specialist orthodontics · Pretoria
Your smile, carefully planned.
PretoriaSmile provides specialist orthodontic care for children, teens and adults across Queenswood and Pretoria East — from braces and clear aligners to complex surgical and cleft-related orthodontics.
Two Pretoria practicesSpecialist-led careDigital imaging & scanning
Since 1998Prof. Ghabrial in private orthodontic practice
Healthy
smiles
first
smiles
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Choose your path
Start with what matters to you.
Not every patient needs the same appliance or timing. Explore the route that best matches your concern, then let the specialist assessment guide the treatment plan.
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Clear aligners
Removable, transparent aligner therapy for suitable cases, planned using digital records and staged tooth movement.
Explore aligners →7+
Growing smiles
Early assessment can identify developing jaw, eruption and bite problems while a child is still growing.
Children & early care →3D
Digital records
The practice publishes use of digital imaging, digital X-rays and computer technology as part of modern orthodontic care.
What to expect →S
Surgical orthodontics
Orthodontic planning can work alongside jaw surgery for selected patients whose concerns involve skeletal relationships.
Complex care →C
Cleft lip & palate
Prof. Ghabrial works in cleft lip and palate care and has doctoral research in cleft and craniofacial anomalies.
Cleft pathway →Your first visit
From questions to a clear plan.
The first step is assessment, not a rushed commitment to an appliance. PretoriaSmile states that records may include X-rays, scans and photographs before a treatment estimate and plan are discussed.
01 · Tell us
Your concern
What would you like to change — alignment, spacing, bite, growth or a previous treatment issue?
02 · Assess
Clinical records
A specialist evaluation can include photographs, scans and radiographic records where indicated.
03 · Plan
Options & timing
Your case determines whether braces, aligners, early intervention or another route is appropriate.
04 · Decide
Costs & next steps
A written cost confirmation and available payment arrangements can be discussed before treatment begins.
Specialist perspective
Two orthodontists. Deep academic and clinical experience.
Prof. Emad Ghabrial and Dr Peter Sethusa bring specialist orthodontic training together with extensive teaching and academic experience.
Prof. Ghabrial has been in private orthodontic practice since 1998 and is an Adjunct Professor and senior specialist in Orthodontics at the University of Pretoria. Dr Sethusa qualified as an orthodontist in 2006 and spent 16 years in full-time academia.
Meet the specialist team1998Prof. Ghabrial entered private orthodontic practice
2Pretoria practice locations
PhDProf. Ghabrial’s cleft / craniofacial research
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