Before you read the rest of these instructions, please find a mirror and take a look inside your mouth. Did you notice the little blue elastic rings? Well, they are called separators, and they help us create spaces between your teeth where will be fitting orthodontic bands. It is very important that these separators remain […]

Okay, so you have to wear a plate.  All plates are different. Your plate may have small springs to move your teeth and wire clasps to hold it in place. Some plates have a screw device you have to turn; others have no screws or springs. You may find it a bit weird speaking when […]

This appliance is used to widen the upper jaw. It consists of bands placed on your back molar teeth connected by a wire that is bent like a large spring. It gently expands your upper teeth over a period of weeks to assist us in correcting your bite. You may notice a gap opening between […]

Introducing Magic Wax – turns ouch into aaaaahhhh! Use Magic Wax to reduce the irritation of sharp parts of braces or broken wires. It can even hold loose bits together until help arrives. Pinch off a piece of wax about the size of a pea and soften it by rolling between your fingers to warm […]

Congratulations, you are about to begin a journey to create your beautiful smile. The advent of invisible appliances has revolutionised orthodontic treatment. Your aligner trays are designed to slowly move your teeth into their correct position by sequentially adjusting the tooth positions with each aligner. The success of your treatment is totally dependent on your […]