Articles About Orthodontics

Tips for Eating With Braces

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!

Your First Orthodontic Consultation: What to Expect

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.

What To Expect When Your Braces Are Removed

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.

What To Do About a Loose Wire on Your Braces

During your orthodontic treatment, the sires on your braces may occasionally become loose. If this happens, make an appointment...

Flossing can be more than a little tricky to master when you first get your braces! The following instructions and tips will help you effectively floss with braces, and keep your teeth and gums healthy during treatment.

7 Things You Must Know Before Getting Invisalign

Invisalign is for adults and teens who want to straighten their teeth without the obvious look of traditional braces. Before choosing Invisalign, there is some important information you should consider.

What is an Orthodontic Specialist?

If you need to get your teeth straightened, you know to go see an orthodontist. However, you may not know exactly what an orthodontist's skill set entails. We would like to help educate you on what an orthodontist actually does.

What To Expect When Your Braces Are Removed

Orthodontic patients all have one thing in common: they all learn to adjust! This is true during treatment, and after it's over, too!

A Day in the Life of a Braces-Wearer

If you need orthodontic treatment, you may have some questions and concerns about how treatment will affect your daily life.

Sore? Try a Saline Rinse

As you progress with your orthodontic treatment, you may feel some soreness in your mouth. A saline rinse can manage discomfort and also promote healing.

Lingual Braces: Pros & Cons

Lingual braces may be the orthodontic treatment you've been looking for. They force consistent wear and are nearly invisible when worn. As with any orthodontic treatment, they have their pros and cons.

Oral Piercings & Braces

Our Coquitlam orthodontists generally advise against oral piercings whether you have braces or not, because there are so many health risks associated with them.

Orthodontic Wax FAQs

Make your orthodontic treatment go more smoothly with orthodontic wax! Here are the answers to a few of our most frequently asked...

Types of Retainers

Orthodontic treatment requires a big time commitment, especially considering the fact that, not only do you have to spend months or years wearing braces, you'll also have to wear a retainer after treatment to hold or “retain” the results.

How to Store & Care For Your Retainer

It's very important to take care of your retainer and store it properly when you aren't wearing it. Here’s how to keep it clean and damage free.

How to Clean Invisalign Aligners (Trays)

Invisalign orthodontic aligners can be removed, allowing patients to brush and floss like normal. However, it's important to keep your aligners clean, too. Here’s how.

What to Expect: Orthodontic Checkups & Evaluations

During your orthodontic treatment, you will have to pay regular visits to our Coquitlam orthodontic office, so that your orthodontist can monitor your progress and make sure everything is going as planned.

What To Do About Lip & Cheek Irritation

The inside of your mouth will likely become sore and irritated when you first get braces, in reaction to the new metal braces in your mouth. These ideas and products will help you cope!

The Importance of Healthy Primary Teeth

Healthy baby (primary) teeth play an important role in children's healthy development, allowing them to chew and digest their...

Braces on the Go: What to Keep on Hand

Most of our orthodontics patients lead busy lives that keep them away from home, often for hours on end, throughout the day. Here are the “on-the-go” supplies you should keep on hand to care for your braces.

Electric Toothbrushes & Braces

Braces require a lot of extra cleaning, since they create more crevices for plaque to build up. An electric toothbrush can really help to make brushing your teeth easier and more effective when you’re wearing braces.

In-Ovation System Braces: The Pros and Cons

In-Ovation self-ligating braces are fantastic treatment choice for those seeking a more streamlined look and gentle approach to orthodontics. But there are certain factors you should consider before choosing this option!

Books About Braces - 'Surviving Braces' by Jennifer Webb

'Surviving Braces' by Jennifer Webb is a practical resource for anyone going through the orthodontic treatment. It provides a variety of tips, ideas and recipes to help make your braces journey go smoothly.

Lingual Braces Vs. Invisalign Clear Aligners

While most adults would prefer a lower profile look for their orthodontic treatment, many don’t feel comfortable trusting themselves with removable aligners (Invisalign). For these people, lingual ‘behind-the-teeth’ braces are a great alternative!

What is A Palatal Expander?

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.