The NoBrace Arch Development System

So what is the 'No Brace Centre's arch development' system?

My name is Dr Richard Hu and I am one of the Dentists who provide treatment at the No Brace Centre. I advocate avoiding orthodontic treatment that involves extraction of adult teeth and the placement of braces. This is not always possible, but in my view, with early intervention this can be regularly achieved.

During my time in the practice I have seen the incredible results that can be achieved when we focus on arch expansion. Put simply, we put our effort into creating space for teeth rather than extracting them.

It is my view that arch development (also referred to as arch expansion) generally produces a better outcome, in terms of appearance but also a more stable outcome that reduces the risk of relapse of orthodontic treatment in the future.

These views are not without controversy. Many orthodontists and other general dentists will advocate the use of fixed braces as the only sensible option, but that is a view with which I disagree. My approach is on early arch development in children to make room for the adult teeth before they erupt. Once arch development is complete, then a functional appliance like a Myobrace can be used to straighten to the teeth. I am very pleased with the results this treatment achieves. Whilst the Myobrace is new, the theory behind the treatment is based on arch development and straightening of teeth using functional appliances. Parents are pleased by the broad smiles and fuller faces they see in their children, even mid-treatment.

I do believe there is an alternative to braces for many children and that is the focus of the No Brace Centre. If you are interested in considering an alternative to braces, then please contact us to make an appointment for a consultation.

The following photos on this website, are intended to provide further information as to what I believe can be achieved using the No Brace Arch Development system.

Pre-operative condition.


Nine months later, lower jaw comes forward nicely, allowing the adult teeth to erupt into the appliances that the patient wears..guiding the permanent teeth into position.


Another seven months down the track...premolars are now being guided into the appliances that the child wears for 2 hours a day and overnight.


Three more months of bite settling.


Six more months of wearing the appliances correctly, nothing is worn at school and the bite looks good.

Two years later, significantly wider arch, excellent midline and a good bite.  All achieved without braces and without extractions.


Pre-op underdeveloped lower jaw....muscles straining to close mouth.


Broader smile, balanced face.


Face at rest after treatment - muscles relaxed - no straining to close mouth.


Original bite.


Bite after treatment - improved facial profile and balance of face, relaxed muscles after a year of half of treatment using removable appliances.


Relaxed profile 2 years later.