It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are here and it’s hard not to get wrapped up in the festivities. There will be many get-togethers with good people and of course lots of good ole’ holiday food. However, we all know that when you have braces, you need to be careful with […]
Congratulations, you got your braces off! As you may already be aware, in order to protect and maintain your new straight smile you have to wear your retainer. Besides wearing your retainer, you also have to ensure that your retainer is clean and well maintained. How to Clean Your Retainer Depending on the kind of […]
Taking off your braces or attachments is always exciting. Whether you have spent a few months in braces or Invisalign aligners, it takes dedication, time and effort to straighten your smile. This is why it is important to ensure your orthodontic treatment is complete by wearing your retainers. What is a retainer? A retainer is […]
Halloween is almost here! As exciting as delicious treats and trick-or-treat sounds, if your child wears braces, you may be nervous about Halloween treats. You are most likely worried about broken wires, bent wires or even worse, emergency appointments. While there are definitely some halloween treats your child should avoid, having braces doesn’t mean they […]
The common misconception is that Orthodontic treatment is only for aesthetic purposes. The reality is that Orthodontic treatment helps correct a variety of orthodontic problems including Overbites. What is an Overbite? An Overbite is a type of malocclusion common in both adults and children. An overbite occurs when the lower and upper teeth or jaws […]
If you are looking to straighten your teeth, chances are that you would have come across Lingual braces. You may also have a lot of questions about this method of teeth straightening. One of the most important questions is likely to be ‘how much do Lingual braces cost?’. Here are some factors that will affect […]
If you have been looking for ways to straighten your teeth, you most likely would have come across Invisalign aligners and Lingual braces. Both options are effective at straightening your teeth discreetly, however, they are very different. To give you a better understanding about which option may be right for you, we have summed up […]
Summer is almost over and as you help your kids prepare to go back to school, there are probably a million things going through your mind. You may be prepared when it comes to clothing and school supplies, but it’s important to also not forget their orthodontic treatment. Whether it’s their first time wearing braces […]
You might have seen them being used by people who play contact sports or are involved in any activity that might pose a risk of injury to the mouth. In this article, we‘ll be discussing 3 types of mouthguards to protect your teeth. First of all, what is a mouthguard? A mouthguard is a piece […]
If you have braces, it is highly advisable that you wear a mouthguard if you are playing any sports. Injuries to teeth and jaws can happen frequently, especially in contact sports. While braces may offer a bit of added protection for your teeth during sports, the truth is that braces bring the elevated risk of […]