How Braces Work to Straighten Your Teeth
(Updated July 8, 2020) 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...
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...
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...
An important message from PacificWest Dental about COVID-19 (Corona Virus)
Hi all, I’m sure that by now you are well aware of the outbreak of the COVID-19, A.K.A. Corona Virus. At PacificWest Dental Group, the health and well-being of our patients and our staff is our top priority. Using the guideline from the dental college and the Center...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
