The Importance of Visiting the Dentist During Orthodontic Treatment
Throughout the course of your orthodontic treatment, you'll be visiting your orthodontist on a regular basis but remember to keep visiting your dentist too!
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How to Brush Your Teeth With Braces
Brushing your teeth with braces is easy, it just requires a little patience. Here's how to do it!
Makeup for Braces: Play them up or down?
Depending on your personal preferences, you might want to highlight your braces, or perhaps you want to hide them a bit. Either way, here are some makeup tips to help you get the look you love while wearing braces!
Portable Snack Options for Orthodontic Patients
During your orthodontic treatment, there will likely be certain food that you just can’t eat. These dietary limitations can make packing a lunch of school or work tricky, so here are some ideas for convenient and filling snack options from our Vancouver orthodontists.
Types of Retainers
Orthodontic treatment requires a big time commitment, especially considering the fact that, not only do you have to spend months or years wearing braces, you'll also have to wear a retainer after treatment to hold or “retain” the results.
How To Store Your Removable Appliance/Retainer
Taking care of and storing your retainer properly when you aren't wearing it is essential. Here’s how to keep your retainer clean and damage free.
How to Clean Invisalign Aligners (Trays)
Invisalign aligners need to be cleaned regularly. Here's how to keep your Invisalign aligners sparkling.
What To Do About Lip & Cheek Irritation
You may experience some discomfort when you are first getting used to your new braces. These ideas and products will help you cope in the meantime!
Braces on the Go: What to Keep on Hand
Most orthodontic patients lead busy lives at school, work, and social obligations and it keeps them away from home throughout the day. This is a list of supplies which you should keep on hand to care for your braces when you're-on-the-go.
Electric Toothbrushes & Braces
To remove the plaque that can build up quickly in their crevices, braces need to be cleaned thoroughly on a regular basis. An electric toothbrush can make brushing your teeth with braces easier and more effective.