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Why should I wear a mouthguard with braces?

Why should I wear a mouthguard with braces?

As you straighten your smile with braces or aligners it's extra important to protect your teeth against the damage that could be caused by a blow to the face while playing sports. Our orthodontists in the Greater Vancouver area explain why a sports mouthguard is an essential piece of equipment every time you play sports.

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Choosing Colours for Your Braces Elastics

Choosing Colours for Your Braces Elastics

You and your braces are going to be together for awhile, so why not have a little fun and switch-up your elastic colours every time you visit your orthodontist in the Greater Vancouver area for an adjustment?! Here are a few tips on how to decide which colour to pick next time around.

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How to Make Travelling with Braces Easy

How to Make Travelling with Braces Easy

By preparing ahead of time for unexpected trips, you can make life with braces a little easier. Today our Vancouver orthodontist shares some tips on how to be prepared for any trip, while you have braces.

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What to Expect at Your Braces Adjustment Appointment

What to Expect at Your Braces Adjustment Appointment

Visiting your Vancouver orthodontist periodically for adjustments is an important part of your orthodontic treatment if you have braces. Here is a bit about what you can expect when you visit us for a braces adjustment. 

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Accelerate Your Orthodontic Treatment with OrthoPulse®

Accelerate Your Orthodontic Treatment with OrthoPulse®

Hoping to accelerate your orthodontic treatment? Our Vancouver orthodontist explains more about how OrthoPulse® can safely supplement your orthodontic treatment, so that you can achieve a straighter smile more quickly. 

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Say 'Cheese' - Look Great in Pictures while Wearing Braces

Say 'Cheese' - Look Great in Pictures while Wearing Braces

Are you worried about how braces will make your smile look in pictures? Here are a few tips from our Vancouver orthodontist on how to look great in pictures throughout your orthodontic treatment.

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Life with Braces

Life with Braces

Getting used to braces or any other orthodontic appliance takes a little time. Here, our Vancouver orthodontists offer some useful tips and information to make life with braces as easy as possible.

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Braces: What Food You Can & Cannot Eat

Braces: What Food You Can & Cannot Eat

It's true that braces have become sturdier in recent years, but some foods can still damage them. Here, our Vancouver orthodontists share what types of food to avoid during treatment with braces, and which ones you can still enjoy. 

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Invisalign on the Go: What You Need to Take With You

Invisalign on the Go: What You Need to Take With You

Throughout your Invisalign orthodontic treatment there are some essential items that you'll need to take along with you whenever you wherever you go. Here's a helpful list of what you should take when you're on the go.

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Feeling Confident with Braces: Tips & Tricks

Feeling Confident with Braces: Tips & Tricks

You might feel embarrassed or insecure if you have crooked teeth, but for many people the idea of wearing braces can also cause confidence issues. Here are a few tips on how to look and feel confident when wearing braces.

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