PDG Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

With clear aligners getting most of the attention, it is easy to forget that traditional braces in Surrey are still the better solution for many patients. It is easier to provide precise and constant pressure to the teeth using metal brackets and wires than it is to do so using removable aligners, which is why braces are often preferred in complicated cases. Severe overcrowding of teeth, large gaps, or malocclusions that affect the interaction between the upper and lower jaw benefit from orthodontic braces more than from aligners. The orthodontist will bond the brackets onto each tooth and connect them with a wire that he or she will adjust at each appointment, thus eliminating the problem of patient cooperation in terms of wearing time of the appliance, as happens with aligners. This is a very important advantage that makes braces suitable for young patients whose mouth is not yet fully developed. Braces in Surrey have certainly come a long way in terms of appearance as well. Modern...

Many people assume that if they did not straighten their teeth as teenagers, the chance has passed, but that idea is increasingly outdated. Many adults are now looking into Professional Invisalign in Coquitlam , including professionals who commute to Vancouver and want straighter teeth without a year of metal braces. It seems that what attracts adults to this procedure is mostly discretion and convenience, rather than time savings. Invisalign aligners can be taken out whenever one wishes to do so, meaning there is no need to change a lunch meeting schedule just because of some restrictions on diet that are sometimes encountered while having traditional braces. Not only do they provide more convenience, but also more discretion both during meals and on video calls. And it is important to be honest that such a treatment will still need to be consistent. Aligners should be worn throughout the day, at least 20 to 22 hours a day, except when you have to remove them during meals, brushing, a...