Retainers After Invisalign – Ensuring a Lasting Smile

Retainers After Invisalign – Ensuring a Lasting Smile

Orthodontic treatment may indeed last a lifetime. But to ensure a new smile lasts decades, looking after your teeth is essential. Finishing braces or Invisalign treatment is not the end of the treatment road. While the hard part may be over, a little ongoing effort is...
The Perfect Bite – Is There Such a Thing?

The Perfect Bite – Is There Such a Thing?

We’ve all seen a “perfect smile” but what do we mean by a perfect bite? It has nothing to do with the way a person chews their food but how the top and bottom teeth fit together. While few people are genetically blessed with the perfect bite, most people...
What to Expect – The First Day of Braces

What to Expect – The First Day of Braces

The First Day of Braces You might be a little worried about how they will feel and look, and at the same time, excited about starting the journey towards your new smile. There’s no doubt that braces fitting day is a big one, but we’re here to reassure you that in the...
Will Thumb Sucking Cause my Child to Need Braces?

Will Thumb Sucking Cause my Child to Need Braces?

Thumb sucking is common in young children. Most kids will give up the habit between the age of two and four but there are plenty of children who keep doing it until they are much older. For many kids, sucking their thumb won’t cause any problems. For others –...