Which Orthodontic Issues Can Invisalign Treat

Are you suffering from an overbite, underbite, crossbite, or open bite? Or do you have gaps in teeth, crooked teeth or crowded teeth? If you answered yes, you could benefit from cheap Invisalign in Vancouver. Invisalign has transformed the way people with misaligned teeth get treatment. These clear braces address a range of dental issues, [...]

2022-01-19T10:25:43-08:00October 17th, 2019|

Comparing Metal Braces with Clear Aligners

People often ask about which type of braces will be more impactful and beneficial when it comes to aligning teeth: Regular metal braces or clear aligners. Braces, as you know, are a series of metal brackets that bond to the teeth, whereas clean aligners come in the form of acrylic molds that are worn like [...]

2022-01-18T15:17:27-08:00September 2nd, 2019|

Care and Maintenance Tips for Invisalign Aligners

Invisalign aligners, best known as clear or invisible braces, can correct several dental problems. If you have dental irregularities, you can get a get an affordable Invisalign cost in Vancouver BC Invisalign is an alternative to traditional metal braces. But if they are not attached well in your teeth with an adhesive, it's removable, and [...]

2022-01-19T10:25:43-08:00August 20th, 2019|

How Dentofacial Orthopedics Can Help

While most people associate orthodontics with braces, many are uncertain about what dentofacial orthopedics is. Dentofacial orthopedics is the specialization in guiding facial growth and development– in other words– your jaw development. Your jaw develops mostly during your childhood; that's why the American Association of Orthodontists recommends dentofacial orthopedic treatment for children from 8 to [...]

2022-01-18T15:19:09-08:00May 1st, 2018|

Preventing Sports Injuries

Ask parents what their biggest fear is when their child is playing sports, most will say injuries. But according to the American Association of Orthodontists, 67% of parents say their child doesn't wear a mouth guard. Now that spring has arrived and everyone is excited to take sports outdoors, it's time to remind you about protecting [...]

2022-01-18T15:52:22-08:00April 1st, 2018|

Permanent or Removable Retainers: Which is Right for You?

When the time to remove your braces finally arrives, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a combination of the two? It is always wise to follow your dentist’s recommendations, but knowing more [...]

2022-01-18T15:52:33-08:00March 1st, 2018|

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!

Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular visits with your dentist, especially while you're wearing braces, helps our you get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. The American Dental Association has sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month every February for the last 68 years to raise awareness [...]

2022-01-18T15:18:45-08:00February 1st, 2018|

Top Ten Tips for Cleaning Your Braces Like a Pro

Keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces! When you have braces, food has more places to hide in your mouth, so diligent cleaning is more important than ever in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discoloured teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during the course of [...]

2022-01-18T15:17:37-08:00January 1st, 2018|