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Why Is It Important To Have A Functional Bite?
At South Surrey Smiles, it is our priority to address your main concerns and help you achieve your dream smile. This is where a Functional Bite comes in.
The Ortho Blog
South Surrey Smiles Awarded Top Orthodontic Clinic
South Surrey Smiles crowned Top Choice Award Winner for Top Orthodontic Clinic in the 2017 Annual Top Choice Award Survey.
Voted Top Surrey Orthodontist and Orthodontics
At South Surrey Smiles, we are very happy to have recently been recognized for the hard work and dedication our entire team has shown this past year. Top Choice Awards has just named our orthodontist’s office the Best Orthodontist in Vancouver, and everyone at South Surrey Smiles is extremely proud to have been given such a high honour.
Do I Need to Get Teeth Extracted to Get Braces?
At South Surrey Smiles, we are very conservative about removing permanent teeth. Every patient is assessed on an individual-needs basis, and we try to avoid taking permanent teeth out if at all possible. In some circumstances, teeth do need to be removed in order to place braces.
What do the Rubber Bands on Braces Do?
Rubber bands on braces help to fix bite issues, such as an overbite, underbite or even crossbite. Bite issues happen when a person’s jaws don’t quite line up, and this can have long-term effects. It is one of the most important components of braces for successful treatment.
Do I Need Braces If My Teeth Are Straight?
Most people think that getting braces is for crooked teeth only. But the truth is that there are several other reasons to get brackets cemented on your teeth. There aren’t many people who would get braces just for the fun of it. But there are other reasons besides the obvious one of a mouth full of crooked teeth.
Why Do The Cost Of Braces Vary From Office To Office?
For good or bad, better or worse, we live in a world where to get something done, there is a cost attached. And when it comes to orthodontic treatments, you might find that the price can fluctuate from office to office. You also might wonder why that is.
Can You Get Braces With Wisdom Teeth?
Some people suggest that their teeth relapsed and went crooked in their later years due to wisdom teeth, however, there is no scientific research to support this. Science tells us that the wisdom teeth are too far back to have an effect on the front teeth.
Lingual VS Conventional Braces
There is research and development that goes into finding alternatives to conventional braces. While most people are familiar with the common metal brackets that adhere to the front of the teeth, many are unaware that there is an option that places the brackets on the back of the teeth. They are called “lingual braces.”
How to Prevent White Spots on Teeth
White spots on teeth stand out as something wrong because they clearly don’t belong there. Not only do white spots seem out of place, they are a sign that the teeth are not in the best shape they can be. So how can they be prevented?