Living With Braces
The team at Greater Vancouver Orthodontics will guide you through each step of living with braces, on the path to your straighter smile. Here are some tips to get started!
What to Expect
When you're undergoing orthodontic treatment, your mouth goes through a lot of changes. Knowing what to expect when you begin your orthodontic treatment may help to make the process go more smoothly for you. » Learn More
Eating With Braces
Wearing braces doesn't mean you have to stop eating all the foods you love! By simply being careful, and keeping a few limitations in mind, you'll be able to safely eat the majority of the foods you normally would. » Learn More
Brushing & Flossing
Brushing and flossing regularly and carefully is more important than ever when you're wearing braces, in order to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy during and after orthodontic treatment. » Learn More
Appliance Care
Caring carefully for your braces during treatment will make it more likely that your treatment will proceed according to plan, and that you won't have to wear your braces longer than originally estimated. » Learn More
Retainer & Expander Instructions
Retainers and Expanders are very important elements of orthodontic treatment. Follow these instructions carefully, in order to ensure that these appliances are as effective as possible! » Learn More
Athletic Mouth Guards
When wearing braces, playing sports can be more dangerous than usual. At Greater Vancouver Orthodontics, we recommend a protective mouth guard to keep your braces, and your smile, safe and protected when playing sports. » Learn More