Dr R. Govender Orthodontist Musgrave

Dr R. Govender Orthodontist, Musgrave

About

Dr R. Govender is a highly skilled and experienced orthodontist, with a passion for providing exceptional care to his patients. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Western Cape and then advanced his qualifications in orthodontics in the United Kingdom, obtaining his Master of Science in Orthodontics from the University of London. Dr Govender’s international experience includes valuable training at some of the UK’s most esteemed medical institutions, such as the Royal London Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby.

With a special interest in facial growth and functional appliances for adolescents, Dr Govender brings his global expertise to the orthodontic care he provides at his practice. His dedication to high standards ensures that all patients, especially those needing affordable treatment, receive the best possible care.

Services

Dr R. Govender offers a wide range of orthodontic services to cater to various dental concerns. His expertise ensures that each patient receives a treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. The services include:

• Braces: Traditional metal braces, clear braces, and lingual braces (fitted behind the teeth) to address misaligned teeth and improve bite. Self-ligation braces are also available, which use a metal clip rather than elastic bands to secure the wire.
• Functional Braces: Removable braces designed to address jaw alignment and dental growth, helping in the treatment of children and adolescents.
• Impacted Teeth Treatment: Dr Govender offers treatments to bring impacted or displaced teeth into their correct positions.
• Crowding & Spacing: Whether you have overcrowded teeth or gaps, we provide effective treatments to improve the appearance and health of your smile.
• Asymmetry & Bite Issues: We address problems such as deep bites, reverse bites, open bites, and misalignment of the teeth to improve functionality and aesthetics.
• Advanced Dental Preparation: Our treatments also prepare patients for future dental work, including crowns, bridges, or implants.
• Treatment for Older Patients: We help reverse tooth drifting caused by advanced gum disease, offering solutions for better dental health.

Why Orthodontics?

Orthodontic treatment offers numerous benefits, including improved oral health, enhanced facial aesthetics, and increased self-confidence. It can also prevent future dental issues, such as tooth decay and gum disease, by correcting misalignment, overcrowding, or bite issues. Whether you’re seeking aesthetic improvements or addressing more serious dental concerns, orthodontics can be life-changing.

Additional Information

Dr. Govender’s Qualifications & Certifications

Dr R. Govender holds the following qualifications:

• BChD, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae Dentium
• MSc (University of London) in Orthodontics
• MFDS, RCS Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Edinburgh
• MOrth RCS Eng. (Membership in Orthodontics at the Royal College of Surgeons in England)
• UK Qualified Orthodontist

Dr Govender is affiliated with the following bodies:

• HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa)
• British Orthodontic Society
• Royal College of Surgeons in England (Registration No. 1042894)
• General Dental Council: Specialty Orthodontics (Registration No. 75368)

Dr Govender is committed to providing high-quality orthodontic care and has received extensive training internationally to bring the best possible treatment options to his patients in Musgrave.