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Can You Wear Your Retainer If It Feels Too Tight?
Retainers are an essential component of your orthodontic treatment plan. They are used during the retention stage to keep your teeth and jaws in their new position after your braces are removed.
3 Top Benefits Of Having Straight Teeth
Straight teeth are more than just a picture-perfect smile. Aligning your bite and straightening your teeth have a significant impact on your overall health and everyday life. At Unionville Orthodontics, we want our patients and Markham community to understand the benefits of having straight teeth and experience it for themselves!
Reasons To Get Braces As An Adult
When you think of braces, your mind may automatically go to the movie scenes where a teenager dons a mouth full of metal. This is truly no longer the case! Today, modern technology has allowed for a variety of subtle options and more adults are opting in! At Unionville Orthodontics we are pleased to help provide adults with orthodontic treatment and show them the many benefits they’ll reap!
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.