While playing contact sports can be a great way to exercise, dental injuries suffered during collisions or contact can cause significant damage to your oral and overall health. In this post, our BC orthodontists explain why it's important to wear a mouth guard for sports and how they can protect your mouth.
If you snore or your child breathes through their mouth when they sleep, you may be dealing with airway issues that can affect the health of both children and adults. Today, our BC orthodontists discuss how airway-centric orthodontics can help improve your breathing and health, and reduce the risk of complications.
Does your child have a narrow or high palate? Our BC orthodontists may recommend an orthodontic palatal expander to help create more space in your child's mouth by widening their upper jaw. Learn more about palatal expanders and how they work in this post.
Wondering where to get Invisalign clear aligners — and whether it matters who you go to for treatment? Our BC orthodontists list factors to consider and how treatment planning helps patients.
Is there a link between orthodontics and sleep apnea, and can orthodontic treatment actually cause sleep apnea? Our orthodontists in BC discuss findings, and how we can treat airway problems.
Worrying that your children's teeth aren't falling out on time is a common concern for many parents. In this post, our BC orthodontists discuss which order of losing teeth most children follow and what types of problems to watch for.
Many people who suspect they have an orthodontic issue wonder, 'How can I find a good orthodontist near me?' In this post, our BC orthodontists discuss how to find an orthodontist in your area.
Though each person's bite problem is based on a number of individual factors, there are seven broad types of bite problems that our BC orthodontists see in children and adults. We'll discuss them today.
While children should see us for an initial orthodontic assessment by age 7, did you know the habits that lead to good orthodontic health start in infancy? Our orthodontists in BC explain how toothbrushing, thumbsucking and jaw development can influence how much orthodontic intervention will be needed later as a child grows.
Many parents wonder when they should consider bringing their kids to see us. Our BC dentists provide insight and advice about what signs to watch for and how treatment can benefit your children's health.
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