What You Need to Know About Orthodontic Elastics
Orthodontic elastics are tiny rubber bands that come in a rainbow of colours. Here what you need to know about your elastics to get the most out of your braces treatment.
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Portable Snack Options for Orthodontic Patients
During your orthodontic treatment, there you'll find there are certain food you can’t eat. Dietary limitations can make packing a lunch of school or work difficult, so here are some ideas for convenient and filling snack options from our Vancouver orthodontists.
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.
Oral Piercings & Braces
Our Ridge Meadows 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
Orthodontic wax makes your braces treatment go more smoothly! The following are answers to a few of our most frequently asked questions about orthodontic wax.
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 Your Removable Appliance/Retainer
Taking care of and storing your retainer properly when you aren't wearing it is essential. Here’s how to keep your retainer clean and damage free.
How to Clean Invisalign Aligners (Trays)
Invisalign aligners need to be cleaned regularly. Here's how to keep your Invisalign aligners sparkling.
What to Expect: Orthodontic Checkups & Evaluations
During your orthodontic treatment, you will have to pay regular visits to your orthodontist so that he can monitor your progress and make sure everything is going as planned.
Oral Piercings & Braces
Our Langley orthodontists advise against oral piercings whether or not you have braces, because there are so many health risks associated with them. But if you do have braces, there are some additional risks associated with oral piercings.