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Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree, With Braces!
If you or your child suffer from crooked or misaligned teeth, there is no time like the holidays to consider braces. The holiday season is the perfect time to visit an orthodontist to straighten your smile.
How to Keep Your Smile Looking Its Best During Orthodontic Treatment
Whether you have just started your orthodontic treatment, or need a refresher - we have some great tips to help you! It’s easy to develop bad habits or become forgetful. However, our daily habits determine our results. Follow our suggestions to keep your smile healthy and your treatment on track!
Halloween Fun for Kids with Braces
Halloween is a day that many kids look forward to. With all of the costumes and candy, there is so much excitement! However, those with braces will need to take some extra care to protect their smiles. At Unionville Orthodontics, we have a few tips to share with you!
The Floss or Brush Debate: Which Comes First?
When it comes to orthodontic care, one of the most important tips we provide is to stay on top of your oral hygiene. That means brushing and flossing thoroughly, especially after eating to keep your smile healthy and your treatment on track. When it comes to the steps have you ever wondered what the best approach is? Should you floss or brush first?
Healthy And Braces-Friendly Summer Snacks!
The warm, serene weather and the brilliantly shining sun can only mean one thing, summer is here! It's no secret that most of us are looking forward to the numerous backyard barbecues and patio parties with all our favourite summer snacks. However, if you’ve just begun your orthodontic journey, then you may be wondering what kind of snacks and beverages are safe to enjoy this season. This is undoubtedly a valid concern since most orthodontic patients worry about what they can and cannot enjoy during summertime.
How Does Invisalign Work?
It's no secret that we all aspire to have healthy and radiant bodies. This means taking care of your teeth too! There are numerous orthodontic treatments available that can align your teeth and help you achieve a healthy smile, such as the now popular Invisalign. Our team at Unionville Orthodontics have taken the time to give you a brief breakdown on what Invisalign is and its benefits!
Benefits of Having Aligned Teeth!
There's much more to aligned teeth than just the look of a million-dollar smile. Crooked or misaligned teeth lead to a bad bite or malocclusion, which impacts your smile, oral health, and overall health. At Unionville Orthodontics, we want to help you lead a happy, healthy, and prosperous life.
Common Bite Problems
When you think of the perfect smile, your jaw contributes just as much as your teeth! Malocclusions or “bad bite”, is the medical term used to describe a bite line that is abnormal.
Three Reasons To Visit An Orthodontist
#1. Orthodontists See Things We Don't
As you grow up, you will notice that your smile changes with age. You may observe little shifts here and there, but after a while, we grow accustomed to how we look.
As you grow up, you will notice that your smile changes with age. You may observe little shifts here and there, but after a while, we grow accustomed to how we look.
What To Expect At An Orthodontic Consultation
No one is ever too old to achieve a beautiful smile. An orthodontic consultation is the first step to achieving oral alignment and the smile you’ve been dreaming about. We understand that trying something new can be nerve wracking, especially if you don’t know what to expect! Our team at