What Causes Malocclusion?
'Malocclusion' is a word that refers to a misalignment of the teeth. Malocclusions can cause many serious oral health issues, and are generally caused by either inherited and behavioural factors.
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Why Shouldn't Children Use Invisalign?
Invisalign clear aligners are both convenient and extremely low-profile as orthodontic treatments go. However, they aren’t for everyone, and children are typically better off with more traditional orthodontic treatment options.
4 Myths About Braces
There is all sorts of misinformation about braces and the orthodontic process floating around online, and this can sometimes make people avoid treatment altogether, or relapse treatment they’ve already had. Here, we’d like to clear up 4 common myths about braces.
Types of Mouth Guards
At Langley Orthodontics, we recommend our patients who play sports during their braces treatment wear custom-made sports mouth guards.
When is Jaw Surgery Necessary?
Your orthodontist may include surgical orthodontics in your treatment plan if you are an adult whose bite problem cannot be completely fixed through less invasive means.
How Exactly Do Braces Work?
Braces patients often don't really understands the ins and outs of how they work. Here, we describes some of the basics so you can better understand what goes on in your mouth during orthodontic treatment!
What is ‘Phase I’ Orthodontic Treatment?
While children's teeth, jaws, and mouths are still developing, an orthodontist has the opportunity to identify issues that could become more serious problems later on, and begin to treatment early, to head them off. This type of treatment is called Phase I (or early interceptive) treatment.
Taking Good Pictures with Braces
Getting a good picture of yourself can be a bit tricky (we've all been there!), and doing it with braces can be even more so. Try the following tip and ideas to take a better picture while wearing braces.
What Your Orthodontist Needs to Know About Your Medical History
On your first visit to our office, we’ll ask you to complete medical and dental history forms. Here's what we need to know, and why we need to know it!
Does Orthodontic Treatment Hurt?
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.