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Conditions We Treat At PacificWest Dental Group BC

    

Specialists in braces, Invisalign and orthodontic treatments that provide a lasting solution for misaligned teeth, crowded teeth, overbite, underbite and other dental issues.

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At PacificWest Dental Group, we value our patients and ensure quality treatment every time. Our team of highly experienced and specially trained dentists gives you the effective, honest advice you deserve. The teams at our Vancouver and Surrey offices treat various conditions. We will listen to your needs and concerns to suggest a suitable treatment plan. With over 25 years of service and up-to-date technologies, we can reduce pain and speed up tooth movement when getting braces. Book an appointment with PacificWest Dental Group today!

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What Conditions Does PacificWest Dental Group Treat?

Every patient is unique and has their own individual needs. There are various types of malocclusion that our clinic staff treat on a regular basis. Here are some of the issues that appointments with our team can remedy.

Crowded Teeth

Crowded teeth or overcrowding occurs when the jaw bone is too small for teeth to grow straight into the mouth. It causes teeth to rotate and overlap against each other to fit in. The result is crookedness and misalignment.

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Irregular Teeth Shape or Size

The teeth need to be a certain shape and size to fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. If a tooth doesn’t fit properly, it can cause issues.


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Open Bite

An open bite happens when the front upper and lower teeth slant in an outward direction. It stops them from touching one another when the patient bites down.

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Under Bite

Underbite occurs when the teeth along the lower jaw protrude out farther than the upper front teeth. It happens because of incorrect jaw alignment.

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Over Bite

When the upper jaw and teeth extend too far over the teeth on the lower jaw, resulting in the appearance of a protrusive upper lip and teeth, or buck teeth, overbite is the culprit. 

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Cross Bite

A crossbite is present when a tooth or several teeth are situated too close to the cheek or tongue. It prevents the teeth from biting against each other normally, making it harder to chew.

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Deep Bite

When there’s too much overlapping between the top and bottom front teeth, a deep bite occurs.


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Meet Our Doctors

We take pride in our progressive  dental specialty office, offering quality orthodontic care in a modern, professional environment.

Our goal is to achieve the highest level of patient health and satisfaction, and contribute positively to our community. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

About PWD

We encourage a friendly atmosphere at our Vancouver and Surrey office, and welcome all our patients into the PacificWest Dental family. We understand our patients are trusting us with their smile, and we appreciate that trust. We believe in being transparent with our patients about the process, and we make sure they are comfortable every step of the way. We are happy to offer the latest technology in the industry and multidisciplinary care to treat our patients in the best possible way.

We are pleased to have Dr. Wang, Dr. Lee, Dr. Cheng, and Dr. Chiang overseeing the orthodontic treatment of our patients. Each of our orthodontists is Certified Specialists in Orthodontics. Learn more about our orthodontists here.

The teams at both of our locations provide equal quality care, and we want you to choose the location that is most convenient for you.

General

Having crooked teeth or a misaligned bite can affect more than how your smile looks. Severely crowded dentition is more difficult to clean, and may result in higher risk of cavities and gum disease. Other common malocclusion such as crossbite and deepbite can cause uneven wear to the teeth and extra stress to the jaw joint. Check out our Orthodontics page for more information.

An orthodontist is a dentist who has so much passion and love in the art of moving teeth, they spend 2-3 more years in specialty school to learn the knowledge and skill in orthodontics. Additionally, they need to pass the rigorous national board examination (The Royal College of Dentists of Canada, National Dental Specialty Examination) in order to become a certified specialist in Canada. Finally, because a certified orthodontist usually will limit his or her practice to orthodontics only, they have much more experience in diagnosing malocclusion and providing treatments than a family dentist.

Whether a case can be treated by a family dentist depends on the complexity of the malocclusion and the experience and training of the family dentist. Many family dentists have great interest in orthodontics and will take courses to obtain knowledge and experience in providing braces treatment. In fact, the orthodontists at PacificWest Dental have hosted many study clubs to help our family dentist colleagues learn about orthodontics.

You should ask your family dentist what kind of training he or she has in orthodontics, if he or she treated cases like yours before, and does he or she have photos of the case that he has completed to show you. We will be more than happy to provide you with a second opinion if you have any questions about your teeth!

Orthodontic treatment is suitable for people of all ages, whether young or old. Starting from the age of 7, we recommend taking your child to visit us so that we can monitor his or her teeth and jaw growth, and keep an eye out for potential problems. Learn more about our approach here.

Braces work by gently pulling and pushing the teeth to guide them into alignment. The real working horse in this process is the wire. Think of your teeth as a set of trains; braces are the wheels on the train, and the wire is the rail. It is the wire that guides the teeth where to go.

But how does the physical force from the wire actually make teeth move? Teeth are suspended in the bone by a collection of ligaments. When teeth are under pressure, these ligaments are squashed, and they release signals to call for cells (osteoclast) to come to remove the bone surround them (so they could become unsquashed).  After the teeth have moved into new position, another type of cell (osteoblast) will come to build new bones around the teeth to secure it in the new position. And this is how braces work to move your teeth!

At the initial consultation, we want to understand your needs and provide you with treatment options. In order to do this, we will need your medical and dental history, and any questions you may have!

This is the million dollar question! The cost of braces is based on several factors like the complexity of your case, how long treatment will take and which type of appliances you choose (metal braces, clear braces, Invisalign® or lingual braces). And because each patient receives a different treatment plan customized to his or her need, the cost will also be different.

Rest assured that during the consultation with Dr. Wang and Dr. Lee, financial figures will be discussed in depth. At PacificWest Dental Group, we work together with our patients to ensure treatment is affordable and payment options are flexible. We offer interest-free financing and accept cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard, and debit.

Insurance plan coverage varies greatly, so we recommend asking your provider what your coverage includes. We will provide you the total cost of your treatment before your first appointment so you can determine your cost after your insurance coverage.

We do not direct bill to your insurance provider, but provide you with receipts and invoices so you can successfully process your claims.

The Canadian Association of Orthodontists (CAO) recommends children should have their first appointment as young as seven years old. At PacificWest Dental Group, we believe you're never too young or too old for treatment. However, catching problems early can prevent issues later on in life.

The answer to this question may vary depending on your individual needs. When undergoing treatment, such as braces or Invisalign, you should have follow-up appointments every six to eight weeks. It ensures your treatment is going smoothly and will help you leave our office with an amazing smile even sooner.

Dentists are great at helping you keep your teeth healthy. However, orthodontists specialize in working with jaw issues and teeth misalignment. In fact, dentists usually refer patients to orthodontists to fix alignment problems or bite abnormalities. Call PacificWest Dental Group for a consultation today!

Orthodontists are dentists who went through two to three years of additional training to specialize in the bite, and teeth and jaw alignment. Orthodontists and dentists are a team who work together to improve your oral health. However, they each have their own roles in your treatment. Dentistry focuses on treating the teeth, gums, nerves, and jaw. In contrast, orthodontics is a specialty field that focuses on correcting bites, malocclusions, and straightening the teeth.

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Our Locations

With locations in Vancouver and Surrey, we are proud to help patients from all over Metro Vancouver with their Orthodontist and Invisalign needs. Choose a location works best for you and come see what we are all about for yourself.

Book a Consultation

Get started todaY by calling us at 604-558-0993 (Vancouver) OR 604-501-0993 (sURREY), or by filling the form below.

During your initial consultation, we will understand your situation, perform a visual examination of your bite, recommend a treatment plan and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

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