Many people consider braces and orthodontics to be mainly for children and teens. These days, however, more and more adults are getting braces, and they have their own set of unique challenges to go with their orthodontic treatment.
Approximately every 4 - 6 weeks during your orthodontic treatment, you will attend an adjustment appointment at our office to tighten and adjust your braces. This is a very important part of your treatment and should not be put off.
Tongue thrusting is an orofacial muscular imbalance in which the tongue protrudes through the anterior incisors during speech, swallowing, and even when the tongue is at rest. It can cause serious orthodontic problems if unaddressed.
Since you’re in it for the long haul with your braces, you may as well add your own unique touch with a little colour!
Though many people wear braces, they often don't really understands the ins and outs of how they work.
When children are still young and their teeth, jaws, and mouths are still growing and developing, there is an opportunity for an orthodontist to identify issues that may become more serious problems later on, and begin to treat them straight away. This type of treatment is called Phase I (or early interventive) treatment.
Taking a good picture is always challenging, and doing it with braces can be even more so. These tip and ideas will help you take a better picture while wearing braces.
On your first visit to Greater Vancouver Orthodontics, we’ll ask you to complete medical and dental history forms. You can find out about what we need to know, and why we need to know it, here!
Everyone has different levels of sensitivity to pain. Orthodontic treatment will occasionally be uncomfortable, but don’t let it be a cause for concern! It’s a normal part of the process, and doesn’t usually last very long.
Many of our patients at Greater Vancouver Orthodontics find that they have trouble talking when they first get their braces. The following tips will help you get accustomed to talking while wearing braces!
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