Everything You Need to Know About Retainers!
What is a retainer? A retainer is a fixed (glued in) or removable appliance that is worn after braces or clear aligners (ex.Invisalign). The purpose of a retainer is to keep your teeth beautifully straight. There are fixed, or glued in retainers
read moreWhat We Have Learned in 2020
What a year! While this year did not exactly go as planned (understatement of the century!) there are still many blessings that we can count and lessons that can be learned from this challenging time. Some of the lessons we learned
read moreHow to find an Orthodontist
We know it can be confusing. You are seeing ads for braces and aligners (ex. Invisalign) everywhere and some of them are very enticing. How can you tell the difference between an expert providing treatment and a person or company that does
read moreWhy Choose an Orthodontist?
Happy New Year, friends! As we look forward to 2019, we are excited by the new year and our resolutions. Get more organized? Lose that holiday weight and hit the gym? Eat healthy? Improve your smile and confidence? These are many things
read moreMissing Teeth: More Common Than You Think!
What? Missing teeth?? In fact, 0.2-16% of the population is missing a tooth, including the wisdom teeth. Aside from the wisdom teeth, the most commonly missing teeth are the upper lateral incisors (2nd from the front) and the lower 2nd premolars (right
read moreCargo Pants!!!!!!
It’s Saturday morning and I am en route to Montreal on Via Rail to visit my good buddy and colleague Dr. Paul Korne, orthodontist extraordinaire! Yes, we will be talking teeth all day. At any rate, today I wore my favourite Cargo
read moreInvisalign Tray #1 is History!!!
Well it’s been 2 weeks and I’m officially done with my first tray. Smooth sailing so far. Here are some suggestions: Always carry around floss and your Invisalign case. In a pinch, you can remove your aligners very discreetly. If you can’t
read moreInvisalign and the holiday season
So, the holiday season is upon us. Family, friends, gatherings, parties and all that food and drink. Navigating parties and events with your aligners through this season can be very difficult, but it can be done. Here are some tips and tricks:
read moreHow to care for your baby’s teeth
There is so much to worry about as a new parent that dental health can fall by the wayside. Besides- baby teeth don’t come in until around 6 months of age, so at least you get a break from dealing with your
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