Now that you have a functional brace you may have some questions you would like answered. What is a functional appliance? A functional appliance is a removable brace that works on the upper and lower teeth at the same time. How much do I need to wear the brace? The number of hours per […]
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Headgear
Your orthodontist has suggested that you need to wear headgear. You may have some questions you would like answered. What is headgear? It is an appliance that can be attached to your top back teeth. It has either a neck strap, head cap or both which connect to a metal bow (facebow) which can be […]
Fixed Brace
Are you are thinking about having orthodontic treatment as an adult? You might have some questions you would like to ask your orthodontist. A fixed brace can be used to straighten crooked teeth like these: Cleaning Fixed Braces Clear Braces Elastics Will it be painful? It is likely to be sore for about 3-5 days […]
Dummy and Thumb Sucking Habits
This blog will answer the questions you might have about your child’s thumb or dummy sucking habits. What is a sucking habit? This is when a child sucks their thumb, finger or dummy during the day and/or night. How common are these habits? Thumb and finger sucking is one of the most common habits […]
Caring For Your Child’s Teeth
This blog provides information to help you care for your child’s teeth. Children with cleft lip and/or palate have an increased risk of dental problems. Our aim is to help you ensure your child has a happy smile, nice teeth and no pain. Are baby teeth important? All teeth are important! Baby teeth hold the […]