“Mini-screws” or “TADs” are perfectly fine to be maintained during this time of temporary closure. Please ensure you keep them especially clean as you were instructed when they were fitted. If they come loose during this time, please use our contact form to let us know and we can determine if we are able to […]

The small linked coloured loops you might see around your bands are called chains. The chains placed on your arch wires, as part of your Orthodontic treatment, are perfectly okay to be left during this time. Depending on the length of time we are unable to see you, these may break or come loose.  Don’t worry, […]

Due to the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the sweeping recommendations of numerous health and government officials, we have been directed that we must close our doors to all elective procedures for the safety of our community. If you are in extreme pain and feel you need assistance please fill out our contact form […]

This is called a long wire, or a distal end. It is a naturally occurring part of the movement of your teeth. Usually, it would be a simple snip in the clinic. Until we are able to see you, you could try and use the wax to keep your cheeks protected from the ends. Please […]

If you have a wire that has come out of your back brace, try to reinsert the wire if possible using tweezers. Otherwise, tuck the wire underneath the brace or secure with wax. Try to shield your cheek from the loose wire as best you can with the wax. Use the contact email form and […]