Your teeth and mouth will feel sore after you've started your orthodontic treatment or have recently had braces tightened. This discomfort normally lasts for about a week, and it can be hard to eat during this time! Here are some tips to make it easier.
When visiting your Vancouver orthodontist for the first time, the orthodontist will determine the nature of your misalignment issues, and your treatment options will be reviewed with you.
Sometimes the wires on braces become loose. If this happens, make an appointment with your orthodontist. Meanwhile, here’s what to do.
Many teens and even adults worry about what it will be like to date with braces. Here are some tips and ideas for not letting your braces get in the way of your romantic endeavors!
For many people considering orthodontic treatment, one of the aspects they have the most questions about is how treatment will impact their daily lives.
At Greater Vancouver Orthodontics, we advise against oral piercings in general, whether you have braces or not. However, if you do have braces, there are some additional risks associated with oral piercings.
It’s easy to get into a food rut when you have braces, where you find yourself eating the same few braces-friendly meals, day in and day out. 'The Braces Cookbook' by Pamela Waterman offers 50 great comfort food recipes just for braces-wearers and their families!
Meal planning can sometimes be a bit tricky if you or a family member have braces. These 5 tasty dinner ideas will get you excited about cooking, and appeal to children and adults alike!
What's the difference between the normal discomfort that comes from time to time with wearing braces, and a true orthodontic emergency? This is not always totally clear to everyone, so we'd like to shed some light on the issue, and let you know what to do if you do have an emergency.
Eating the same few braces-friendly meals, week after week, gets boring, really fast. 'The Braces Cookbook' by Pamela Waterman offers 50 great comfort food recipes perfect for braces-wearers and their families!
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