What are Invisalign Clear Braces?
Want straighter teeth without the hassle? Invisalign treatments help BC residents straighten their teeth without wires and brackets, using clear, customized, removable aligners.
The Full Ortho Guide
What is an Orthodontic Specialist?
Lots of people know they have to go to an orthodontist if they want their teeth straightened. But, being an orthodontist is a lot more than just straightening teeth. Today, we discuss what it means to be an orthodontic specialist and how orthodontists are different from dentists.
Can bite issue be treated with Invisalign clear aligners?
People often wonder if their bite issues can be corrected with Invisalign® clear aligners. For many patients, the answer is yes. Invisalign treatment can resolve a number of basic and complex orthodontic issues. Our Greater Vancouver dentists explain some of the issues and how Invisalign can resolve them.
Will Invisalign treatment hurt?
Dr. Aly Kanani offers Invisalign as a way to straighten teeth without the need for metal brackets and wires. If you're considering Invisalign to straighten your teeth, you may be wondering if Invisalign treatment will hurt. Here is what other Invisalign patients tell our orthodontists...
Why A Retainer is an Important Part of Your Orthodontic Treatment
Today's the day when you get your braces off and your straighter new smile will be revealed, congratulations! But wait, that's not where your orthodontic treatment ends. Now you will need to wear a retainer for a few months. Here's why wearing a retainer is an important part of your orthodontic treatment.
How to Recognize an Orthodontic Emergency
Orthodontic emergencies can strike at any time. That said, it can be challenging to differentiate between an issue that can wait a day or two to be resolved, and a real orthodontic emergency. Today our Vancouver orthodontists share a few tips on how to tell if you're having an orthodontic emergency.
What is Phase 1 Orthodontic Treatment for children?
Phase 1 Interceptive Orthodontics are designed to help minimize the number of extractions required when treating orthodontic issues in children.
Invisalign or Braces? Which is Right for You?
Are you trying decide which orthodontic treatment is right for you? Today, our Vancouver orthodontists share a little about Invisalign and how Invisalign and traditional braces compare.
Make Travelling with Braces Easy
By simply planning ahead for unexpected trips, you can make life with braces a little easier. Our Vancouver orthodontist shares some tips on how to be prepared for any trip, while you have braces.
Living with Braces - The Basics
Dr. Kanani and his team understands that it can take a little time to get used to wearing braces. To help make your adjustment to braces a little easier here are a few tips for living with braces.
Foods You Can & Cannot Eat While Wearing Braces
Braces have become much more comfortable and studier over recent years, nonetheless there are still foods you shouldn't eat while you have braces. Today, our Vancouver orthodontists share which foods you can and cannot eat while wearing braces.
Invisalign Clear Aligners VS Traditional Metal Braces
If you're considering straightening your smile, both Invisalign clear aligners and traditional metal braces are effective orthodontic treatment options. Today our Vancouver orthodontist weighs up the differences between these two treatment options.
What to Expect at Your Braces Adjustment Appointment
Visiting your Vancouver orthodontist periodically for adjustments is an important part of your orthodontic treatment if you have braces. Here's what you can expect when you visit us for your braces adjustment appointments.
What is orthodontic wax, and how is it used?
Is the inside of your mouth feeling a little tender since you got your new braces? Orthodontic wax may help to prevent irritation caused by poking wires and brackets. Here, our Vancouver orthodontist explains what orthodontic wax is and how to use it.
The Invisalign Journey
Are you ready to take your first steps in your journey to a straighter smile with Invisalign? Here's what you can expect from your Invisalign journey from start to finish.
Say 'Cheese' - Look Great in Pictures while Wearing Braces
Everyone wants to look great in pictures. If you're wondering how to look your very best in pictures throughout your orthodontic treatment, here are a few tips to help you out.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Braces
Every smile is unique, and every patient's needs are different, but the process of getting braces is much the same for everyone. Here's a brief guide to what you can expect when getting braces.
Invisalign for Busy Teens
Invisalign® has a unique line of clear aligners tailored to the needs of busy teenagers. Here, Dr. Kanani explains how Invisalign for teens is different from the standard line for adults.
Tips to Help You Feel More Confident While Wearing Braces
Having crooked or uneven teeth may cause you to feel embarrassed or insecure, but for some people, wearing braces can also cause confidence issues. Here are a few tips to help you feel confident when wearing braces.
Types of Braces: Traditional Metal
Traditional metal braces are still what most people think of when they picture braces, in spite of the variety of orthodontic treatment options available these days. Here's a little about these classic orthodontic appliances.
Some Facts About Orthodontic Elastics
Your orthodontic elastics are very small rubber bands that come in a selection of fun and neutral colours. Here's how your orthodontic elastics work as part of your braces treatment.
Portable Snack Options for Orthodontic Patients
There will be certain foods that you just can’t eat during your orthodontic treatment. These dietary limitations can make packing a lunch for school or work tricky, so here are some ideas for convenient and filling snack options.
Is using Acceledent safe?
Although it may sound too good to be true, AcceleDent is an orthodontic device that can speed up your orthodontic treatment process by up to 50%! But is it safe?
The Health Benefits of Straight Teeth
Most people choose to undergo orthodontic treatment for aesthetic reasons. But it's good to know that there are health benefits to having straight teeth, too! Here, our orthodontist explains what they are.
The Importance of Visiting the Dentist During Orthodontic Treatment
You will visit your orthodontist on a regular basis for checkups and adjustments throughout your orthodontic treatment, but don’t forget to keep visiting your dentist, too!
How do I brush my teeth with braces?
When you have braces cleaning your teeth properly becomes even more important! Fortunately, brushing your teeth with braces is quite easy…it just requires a little patience!
Invisalign on the Go: What You Need
When undergoing Invisalign treatment, there are some essentials that you're going to need to carry with you in order to keep your aligners clean and fresh wherever you are.
Makeup for Braces: Play them up or down?
Depending on your preferences and your personality, you may want to highlight your braces, or you might prefer to hide them a bit. Here are some makeup tips to help you do either!
Should I get teeth whitening after braces?
Orthodontic patients often choose to have their teeth whitened after their treatment. Here, our Maple Ridge orthodontists explain why.
Types of Braces: Lingual
Braces technology has made a lot of progress in recent years, and there are now many types to choose from. Lingual braces, which sit on the backs of the teeth, are proving popular for people with concerns about the appearance of traditional braces.
What To Do About a Loose Wire on Your Braces
During your orthodontic treatment, the sires on your braces may occasionally become loose. If this happens, make an appointment with your orthodontist. Meanwhile, here’s what to do.
How To Floss with Braces
Flossing can be more than a little tricky to master when you first get your braces! The following instructions and tips will help you effectively floss with braces, and keep your teeth and gums healthy during treatment.
7 Things You Must Know Before Getting Invisalign
Invisalign is for adults and teens who want to straighten their teeth without the obvious look of traditional braces. Before choosing Invisalign, there is some important information you should consider.
Dating with Braces
Adults and teens with braces often worry about whether it will be awkward to date during treatment. These tips and ideas will help you prevent your braces from putting a stop to your romantic endeavors!
What is an Orthodontic Specialist?
If you need to get your teeth straightened, you know to go see an orthodontist. However, you may not know exactly what an orthodontist's skill set entails. We would like to help educate you on what an orthodontist actually does.
What To Expect When Your Braces Are Removed
Orthodontic patients all have one thing in common: they all learn to adjust! This is true during treatment, and after it's over, too!
A Day in the Life of a Braces-Wearer
If you need orthodontic treatment, you may have some questions and concerns about how treatment will affect your daily life. Here, we address those our patients ask us about most often.
Sore Mouth? Try a Saline Rinse
As you progress with your orthodontic treatment, you may feel some soreness in your mouth. A saline rinse can manage discomfort and also promote healing.
7 Things You Must Know Before Getting Invisalign
Invisalign is for adults and teens who want to straighten their teeth without the obvious look of traditional braces. Before choosing Invisalign, there is some important information you should consider.
Oral Piercings & Braces
Dr. Kanani typically advises against oral piercings whether or not you have braces, because there are so many health risks associated with them. But if you do have braces, there are some additional risks associated with oral piercings.
