Will Invisalign treatment hurt?
If you are considering Invisalign to straighten your smile, you may be wondering if Invisalign treatment will hurt. Here's what other Invisalign patients tell out Vancouver orthodontists...
If you are considering Invisalign to straighten your smile, you may be wondering if Invisalign treatment will hurt. Here's what other Invisalign patients tell out Vancouver orthodontists...
After months of orthodontic treatment your braces are coming off and your new smile will be revealed! It's certainly an exciting time, but remember, you're going to need to wear a retainer for awhile. Our Maple Ridge orthodontist explains why...
Orthodontic issues such as crowding, impacted teeth or a cross bite can be an indication that your child has a narrow palate. To help correct these issues and more, your orthodontist may recommend treatment with a palatal expander. Here's how these helpful orthodontic appliances work.
In the past it was unusual for adults to undergo orthodontic treatment, but now, thanks in part to new lower profile treatment options, more and more adults are choosing to correct orthodontic issues left untreated in childhood. Today our Maple Ridge orthodontists share a few treatment options suitable for adults.
Phase 1 Interceptive Orthodontics are designed to help minimize the number of extractions required when treating orthodontic issues in children. Today our Maple Ridge orthodontists explain how Invisalign® First for Phase 1 treatment could help to transform your child's smile.
If you are straightening your smile with braces, visiting your orthodontist regularly for adjustments will be an important part of your orthodontic treatment. If you are about to have your first adjustment appointment at Maple Ridge Orthodontics, here is what you can expect to happen.
Traditional braces have become more comfortable and more durable, nonetheless there are still foods you should avoid while undergoing braces treatment. Today, our Maple Ridge orthodontist shares a few foods you shouldn't eat while you have braces.
If you're ready to straighten your smile, both Invisalign and traditional braces are effective orthodontic treatment options worth considering. Here, our Maple Ridge orthodontist shares some of the differences between these two orthodontic treatment options.
Our Maple Ridge orthodontists understand that getting used to living with braces takes time. So today we're sharing few tips to help you through the adjustment period, and to make life with braces a little easier.
Invisalign offers a number of benefits when compared to traditional metal braces. Today, our Maple Ridge orthodontist shares some reasons why you should consider Invisalign before braces for straightening your smile.
Planning ahead makes travelling with braces easy. Today our Maple Ridge orthodontists share some tips on how to simplify travelling while you have braces.
If you're considering Invisalign to straighten your teeth you may be wondering what your journey to a straighter smile will be like. Here, our Maple Ridge orthodontists explain the Invisalign journey from start to finish.
If you're hoping to accelerate your orthodontic treatment, so that you can enjoy your straight new smile sooner, OrthoPulse® might be right for you. Our Maple Ridge orthodontist shares more on how OrthoPulse® can safely supplement your orthodontic treatment.
If you're looking for something to help make your braces feel a little more comfortable, orthodontic wax may be the answer. Here's more about how to use orthodontic wax from our Maple Ridge orthodontists.
Invisalign® for teens is a unique line of clear orthodontic aligners designed to the needs of busy teenagers. So what makes Invisalign for teens different? Our Maple Ridge orthodontists explain more about the unique features of Invisalign for teens.
Everyone wants to look great in pictures. If you're wondering how to look your very best in pictures throughout your orthodontic treatment here are a few tips to help you out.
Every patient's treatment will differ slightly, but the process of getting braces is generally the same for everyone. Here, our Maple Ridge orthodontics explain the process step by step.
Usually patients undergo orthodontic treatment for aesthetic reasons, but having straight teeth has dental health benefits too! Here, our Maple Ridge orthodontists explain more.
Throughout your orthodontic treatment there will be foods that you just can’t eat. Dietary limitations can make packing a lunch for school or work tricky. Here are some convenient and filling snack options for orthodontic patients.
It might sound too good to be true but AcceleDent is an orthodontic device that can accelerate your orthodontic treatment process by as much as 50%. If you're wondering whether it’s really safe, here's a little more about how it works.
Here's what you should know about your orthodontic elastics in order to get the most out of your braces treatment.
Traditional metal braces are still the what people tend think of when they picture braces. Here, our Maple Ridge orthodontists tell a little about these classic orthodontic appliances.
You may feel embarrassed or insecure if you have crooked or uneven teeth. But for many people, the solution – braces – can also cause confidence issues. Here are a few tips to help you feel confident when wearing braces.
While you're undergoing Invisalign® treatment there are some essential items that you’ll need to have with you at all times in order to keep your aligners clean and fresh while on the go.
While you have braces you will need to visit your orthodontist on a regular basis for checkups and adjustments. But be sure to keep visiting your regular dentist, too!
Book your first orthodontic consultation today at Ridge Meadows Orthodontics.