Is teeth whitening a good idea after braces?
You might consider having your teeth whitened after your orthodontic treatment is complete and your braces come off. Here, our Coquitlam orthodontists explain more.
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Makeup for Braces: Play them up or down?
Everyone is different! When it comes to makeup, you might want to highlight your braces, or perhaps you'd prefer to hide them a bit. Here are some makeup tips to help you do either!
Invisalign on the Go: What You Need to Take With You
There are some essential items that you'll need to take along with you with you during your Invisalign orthodontic treatment. Here's a short list of what to take when you're on the go.
It's Important to Visit the Dentist During Orthodontic Treatment
Throughout your orthodontic treatment, you'll visit your orthodontist regularly for checkups and adjustments. But it's important to remember to keep visiting your dentist, too!
How do I brush my teeth with braces?
When you have braces, cleaning your teeth properly becomes even more important than before you had braces. Fortunately, brushing your teeth with braces is easy…it just requires a little patience!
Types of Braces: Lingual
Over recent years braces technology has made a lot of progress, now there are a variety of types to choose from. Lingual braces sit on the backs of the teeth which makes them good option for people with concerns about the appearance of traditional braces.
Orthodontic Elastics - What You Should Know
Here's what you need to know about your orthodontic elastics in order to get the most out of your braces treatment.
Portable Snack Options for Orthodontic Patients
While undergoing orthodontic treatment, there will be certain foods that you just can’t eat. Dietary limitations can make packing a lunch for school or work tricky, so here are some ideas for convenient and filling snack options.
Is Acceledent safe?
AcceleDent is an orthodontic device that can accelerate your orthodontic treatment process by as much as 50%. So, is AcceleDent really safe?
The Health Benefits of Straight Teeth
The large majority of people choose to undergo orthodontic treatment for aesthetic reasons. However, there's also health benefits to having straight teeth, too! Here, our Coquitlam orthodontists explain what they are.