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How Long Do I Need To Wear Braces?

One of our top questions is about braces. At South Surrey Smiles, we answer a lot of questions. Probably the most common one of all comes from people considering braces: How Long Do I Need To Wear Braces?

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Does Invisalign Work?

Having straight teeth and a perfect smile is a long-held dream for many people. However, there is this idea that exists that if you didn’t take care of crooked teeth as a child, it’s too difficult to straighten them as an adult. This leads to "Does Invisalign Work?" being one of the first things our patients usually ask.

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Fun Smile Facts

At South Surrey Smiles, we are in the business of creating the perfect smile. So in this month's blog, we decided to present to you some interesting Smile Facts! Check out this infographic we made and learn some things you may not know about smiles.

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Summer Drive In Series

Load the car up with friends and family and come enjoy a brand-new Hollywood blockbuster under the stars in a fun, retro drive-in setting during our Summer Drive In Series to benefit Semiahmoo Minor Hockey!

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How To Enjoy The Summer With Braces

It can be tough to keep a routine in the middle of summer, whether it’s because you finally get to sleep in or because it’s harder to eat right. The same can be true for taking care of oral health, especially with orthodontics. If you have braces, here are a few tips on how to take care of them through the summer months.

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Invisalign Teen: A Review From A Patient

A lot of parents are apprehensive about “Invisalign Teen”. They question if their teen will actually wear their aligners consistently? They often wonder if the result would be the same as it would with braces.

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How Long Do I Need to Wear a Retainer For?

What some people don’t realize about braces, however, is that the orthodontic treatment continues once the braces are removed. In other words, there is another step after braces. This is generally in the form of wearing a retainer, and it is almost as important a step as the braces themselves.

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Differences Between an Orthodontist & Dentist for Orthodontic Treatment

Most people know that there is a difference between a dentist and an orthodontist. While both work at helping people achieve a healthy smile and good oral health, the difference lies in the services they offer.

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Are You Too Old For Adult Orthodontic Treatments?

Many patients come into our office wondering if they have missed their window of opportunity to receive orthodontic treatment. They think they might be too old to have braces or it’s too late to come up with a plan to achieve the straight, healthy smile they have always dreamed of. The truth is, with few exceptions, no one is too old for orthodontic treatment.

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5 Tips to Help You Cope with New Braces

Our team at South Surrey Smiles thought we’d come up with a list to help make that time a little easier. Here are our top 5 tips to help you cope with new braces.

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