How Braces Work to Straighten Your Teeth?
Braces aren’t just a brute force solution to crooked teeth. They work by using the anatomy of the jaw to realign teeth in a healthy and natural way. The teeth in your mouth are attached to your jaw bone by something called a periodontal ligament. This ligament is made up of collagen, which is the […]
Good Oral Health Routines When the Orthodontist Is Not Available
Today, we would like to talk about good oral health routines when the orthodontist is not available. Before we get to that, we want to just remind our readers that we are available by phone, video conferencing, and in person for emergencies. However, because of COVID-19, we are currently not seeing everyone in the office […]
Four Signs You Might Have a Bite Issue
A malocclusion, or bite issue, is a common misalignment problem that can take many forms including overbites, underbites, crossbites and open bites. What these bites issues all have in common is that they can cause serious health and oral issues down the road if not met with orthodontic treatment. Here are 4 signs that you […]
An important message from PacificWest Dental about COVID-19 (Corona Virus)
Important COVID-19 Update May 12th, 2020 Dear all Dr. Lun Wang and Dr. Kevin Lee hope everybody is doing well! It had been a strange 7 weeks as we all had to make some changes and sacrifices to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. Thank you for your patience throughout this time. We are now […]
Someone Making Fun of Your Braces? Here are 4 Great Responses.
Poking fun at someone who is wearing braces is nothing new, and most of us at some point in our lives have heard people use terms such as metal mouth or brace face. While this attitude is unfortunate, the reality is that more children, teenagers and adults are choosing to get braces or other orthodontic […]
What to Look For in a Vancouver Orthodontist
There are a lot of options when choosing an orthodontist in Vancouver, and anytime you are seeking out a professional it can be a difficult decision. So how can this decision be made easier or more manageable? By knowing what to look for! So here is what to look for in a Vancouver orthodontist. First […]
What Type of Braces Work the Fastest?
When choosing a treatment method for an orthodontic issue, you want to go with not only an effective treatment, but also get the results you want as quickly as possible. Orthodontic treatment does not have any instant options, but some treatments are faster than others. What Are the Surrey Orthodontic Braces Options? For fixing teeth […]
Advantages of Lingual Braces
If you are in need of orthodontic work, your orthodontist in Vancouver may have recommended lingual braces. Patients are often not familiar with what lingual braces are. In fact, lingual braces are very similar to traditional wire braces, but are attached to the inside of teeth, neared the tongue, as opposed to the outside of […]
Tips to Prepare for Braces or Invisalign Treatment
If you have decided now is the time to invest in braces or Invisalign in Surrey, you are probably excited and nervous. If that time is quickly approaching, you may be wondering how you can best prepare for the coming treatment. Here are some tips on how to best prepare for braces or Invisalign treatment. […]
How Have Dental Braces Evolved?
Modern orthodontists in Vancouver are able to safely and easily straighten your teeth, fix any bite or crowding issues, and give you that perfect smile. This was not always the case, and modern orthodontics has continuously evolved. Here is a brief history of modern orthodontics. The first modern braces of the 20th century involved having […]