Read our blogs for tips, advice and important information about braces and orthodontics in Coquitlam.
Invisalign® for Teens can be the ideal orthodontic treatment for active teenagers. Today, our Coquitlam orthodontist explains how Invisalign teen aligners help to make orthodontic treatment more easier for teens.
Are you too worried about how your smile will look with braces to smile openly in pictures? Today our Coquitlam orthodontists share some tips on how you can look your very best in pictures, while you have braces.
While braces have become more comfortable and studier over recent years, there are still foods you should avoid eating while you have braces. Our Coquitlam orthodontists explain which foods you can eat, and which foods you cannot eat, while you have braces.
Traditional metal braces and Invisalign clear aligners are both effective orthodontic treatment options. To help you decide which option is best to straighten your smile, here's more about braces and Invisalign from our Coquitlam orthodontists.
When you have braces, returning to your Coquitlam orthodontist periodically for adjustments is an important part of your treatment. Here's more on what to expect when you visit us for your adjustment appointments.
Straightening your smile with Invisalign® is easy! In fact, Invisalign offers a number of benefits when compared to traditional metal braces. Here's more from our Coquitlam orthodontist on why you should consider Invisalign for straightening your teeth.
Travelling when you have braces can be somewhat complicated, but planning ahead can help you to avoid running into issues. Our Coquitlam orthodontists share some tips to help you stay on track with your orthodontic treatment during your next vacation.
You're ready to take your first steps in your journey to a straighter smile with Invisalign. Now you're wondering what happens next. Here's what you can expect from your Invisalign journey from start to finish.
If you're looking for a way to safely supplement your orthodontic treatment in order to achieve a straight new smile faster, OrthoPulse might be right for you.
Orthodontic wax is a product that will help make your braces treatment more comfortable. Here, our Coquitlam orthodontists answers some frequently asked questions about orthodontic wax.
Orthodontic elastics are an important element of traditional metal braces. These tiny rubber bands come in a rainbow of colours that patients can choose from. Here's a little more about your orthodontic elastics.
Often orthodontic patients decide to have their teeth whitened after their treatment is complete. Here, our Coquitlam orthodontists explain why.
Over the years there has been a lot of progress in regards to the variety of orthodontic treatments available. Lingual braces sit on the backs of the teeth and are proving popular for people with concerns about the appearance of traditional metal braces.
Whether you'd like to highlight your braces, or camouflage them a bit, here are some makeup tips to help you get the look you want.
Dietary limitations caused by wearing braces can make packing a lunch of school or work difficult at first. Here are some ideas for convenient and filling snack options to get you started.
AcceleDent is an orthodontic device that can accelerate your orthodontic treatment process by up to 50%. But is it safe?
People generally decide to undergo orthodontic treatment for aesthetic reasons. However, there are a number of dental health benefits to having straight teeth! Here, our Coquitlam orthodontists explain what they are.
Traditional metal braces are what most people think of when they picture braces. Here, our Coquitlam orthodontists talk a little about these classic orthodontic appliances.
If you have uneven or crooked teeth, you might feel embarrassed or insecure. For many people however, the solution – braces – can also cause confidence issues. Here are a few tips to help you to feel confident while wearing braces.
When undergoing Invisalign treatment, there are some essentials that you will need to have with you to keep your aligners clean and fresh while on the go.
During your orthodontic treatment, you will have to visit your orthodontist on a regular basis for checkups and adjustments. But don’t forget to keep visiting your dentist, too!
Cleaning your teeth properly becomes even more important than usual when you have braces. Fortunately, while you’ll have to take extra care, brushing your teeth with braces is quite easy… it just requires a little patience!
When you first get your new braces, or right after you have them tightened, you may experience some pain and discomfort while eating. Here are some tips to make it easier!
When visiting your Vancouver orthodontist for the first time, the orthodontist will determine the nature of your misalignment issues, and your treatment options will be reviewed with you.
If there’s one thing each and every orthodontics patient learns during treatment, it’s to adjust! And you'll have to do it all over again once your braces come off.