When I was 23, my mouth was a mess. The front of my mouth extended forward into a pointy overbite that used to make me prone to spitting while talking. My lower front teeth resembled bowling pins collapsing in on each other and making my overbite seem like an even bigger protrusion. To make matters […]
The world of orthodontics has drastically changed over the past 10 years. Braces used to be larger and included excess parts such as head-gear; uncomfortable causing cuts in the cheeks and gums, and requires more frequent appointments to the orthodontist. Do you remember seeing these types of orthodontic tools in movies? I do. Due to […]
Which one is right for me? The choice between Invisalign and traditional braces can be difficult because they are virtually the same. Because there is a lot of information on both types of orthodontic treatments, we have listed the pros and cons of braces vs. Invisalign. It is important to know that although Invisalign has […]
Most of us hardly think about how we grind our teeth everyday. Sure, there is the normal things that we expect like eating, but the reality is that many of us over-exert pressure on our pearly whites without even realizing it and without a tasty meal either. While teeth are designed to withstand the force […]
Laser Gum Treatment is Making Waves in Addressing Gum Disease. If You Suffer From Bleeding Gums, You Have Options. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with gum disease, you’re not alone. According to the Canadian Dental Association, seven out of 10 Canadians will develop what’s known as periodontal disease at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, […]
Discomfort is normal when extracting your wisdom teeth and will be at its greatest as soon as the anesthetic wears off. You should take the prescribed painkillers as soon as you feel the discomfort beginning. If you wait until it is severe, the painkillers will not be effective. Any severe discomfort will usually last from […]
Understanding the Best Age to Get Braces for Kids Even though children require orthodontic treatment for many reasons, parents often wonder if their kids are too young for braces. From crooked teeth to overlaps and even “bad bites,” braces for kids are being introduced early for a number of reasons. Below, we’ll outline the best […]
5 Benefits of Having Braces at 40 or Older When many of us think about wearing braces, we often picture our uncomfortable teenage years. While braces, head gear and retainers signified a middle-school era for many, the truth is orthodontics have benefits for every age group. In fact, more than one in four of every […]
Healthy living allows you to make the most out of the experiences you want. While most people think of a healthy lifestyle in terms of physically fitness, far fewer think of oral health as an important factor in a healthy life. According to the US National Library of Medicine, oral health is linked to overall […]
Electric vs Manual – You know how important brushing your teeth is. Without a toothbrush to use, your trips to the dentist might not be as quick and easy. With an increasing number of electric tooth brushes on the market and a higher awareness about oral hygiene, many people have questions about if electric really […]
