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.
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.
Lingual braces are placed behind the teeth, hiding them from sight. “Translucent” braces, which have brackets made of a tooth-coloured ceramic, blend in with the colour of your teeth. If you're wondering which option to...
In-Ovation System self-ligating braces are great for patients who want a more streamlined look, and gentler approach, to orthodontic treatment. Here are some factors to consider before choosing this option!
If there’s one thing every orthodontics patient has in common, it’s that they all learn to adjust! each patients goes through a lot of adjust to wearing braces, and they have to do it all over again once the braces come off.
Invisalign clear aligners are for adults and teens who want to straighten their teeth without the obvious look of braces. But before choosing this orthodontic treatment option, there are a few important factors you should consider.
Every once in a while, our patients encounter an emergency situation with their braces or orthodontic treatment. Here, we’ll teach you how to recognize an emergency, and what to do about it!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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