'Surviving Braces' by Jennifer Webb is a great guide and resource for those going through orthodontic treatment. It gives lots of tips, ideas, advice, and recipes to help make your braces journey go as smoothly as possible.
Lingual braces, which are fitted behind the teeth, are great for people who don’t trust themselves with removable aligners (Invisalign), but still want a lower profile look for their braces.
Palatal expanders are used in orthodontics to widen the upper jaw (the maxilla), so that the upper teeth fit together with the bottom ones properly.
This series of blog posts is for sharing books and other media that deals with to wearing braces and with orthodontic care. This week, we’re sharing ‘Smile’ a graphic novel by Raina Telgemeier, which is all about the challenges of being a middle schooler going through orthodontic treatment.
The day has finally come when your braces can come off! But just when you thought your orthodontic treatment was over, your orthodontist tells you that you need to wear a retainer!
While malocclusion is not entirely predictable, and is not always avoidable, regular dental checkups and early orthodontic evaluation can help your child avoid needing treatment in the future.
Malocclusion is a misalignment of the teeth that can cause many serious oral health issues. It is generally caused by a combination of inherited and behavioural factors.
Invisalign clear aligners are a very convenient and nearly undetectable orthodontic treatment option. Unfortunately, they aren’t for everyone, and children are typically better off with more traditional orthodontic treatment options.
There is a lot of misinformation out there about braces and the orthodontic process, and this can sometimes make people avoid treatment altogether, or relapse treatment they’ve already had. Here, we’d like to clear up 5 common myths about braces.
At Greater Vancouver Orthodontics, we recommend our patients wear custom-made sports mouth guards if they play sports during their braces treatment.
Book your Smile Consultation today at Greater Vancouver Orthodontics!