The SmileTown Orthodontics Blog

Read our blog for resources, tips and advice about orthodontics for children and teens from our orthodontists in Greater Vancouver, BC | Burnaby | Surrey | Langley.

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Can Braces Set Off Metal Detectors

Can Braces Set Off Metal Detectors

If you're an avid traveler or frequently have to walk through metal detectors for whatever reason you might wonder if your braces are about to make your life more difficult. Our Smiletown orthodontists are here with the answers.

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What Are The Benefits of Tooth Shaping?

What Are The Benefits of Tooth Shaping?

If you're not totally loving the look of your teeth, there is some good news, they may be able to be reshaped. Our Smiletown orthodontists explain the tooth-shaping process.

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Can You Have Pop With Braces?

Can You Have Pop With Braces?

When choosing an appropriate orthodontic treatment for you, you might wonder if you can still drink pop with braces or clear aligners. Our Orthodontists explain the rules.

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Can My Braces Come Off For A Special Event

Can My Braces Come Off For A Special Event

Braces can help patients achieve straighter smiles, but when treatment falls during a special event such as prom, or your wedding, you might wonder if they can be removed for a few days. Our Orthodontists explain.

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Can Braces Work With Missing Teeth?

Can Braces Work With Missing Teeth?

Missing teeth might leave someone with less confidence, the same can be true for misaligned teeth. If you are missing teeth and also want to straighten your smile, our orthodontists are here to tell you what's possible.

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Can Braces Interfere With My Sports or Music?

Can Braces Interfere With My Sports or Music?

Having braces can create many changes in your life from what you eat to your oral hygiene routine, but many patients have concerns about if braces will interfere with activities such as sports. Our Smiletown orthodontists explain.

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How To Handle Bad Breath With Invisalign

How To Handle Bad Breath With Invisalign

Despite the fact that each aligner is only used for 2 weeks, there is still plenty of time for germs and plaque to build up and cause bad breath. Our Smiletown orthodontists have advice to help with bad breath during treatment.

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How Clear Aligners Straighten Your Smile

How Clear Aligners Straighten Your Smile

Straightening your smile with Invisalign clear aligners is an alternative to the look of traditional braces, but how do they work? The answer might surprise you. Here our orthodontists explain.

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How To Help Pay For Orthodontic Treatment

How To Help Pay For Orthodontic Treatment

Our orthodontists believe that cost should never be the factor that stands in the way of your goal of a straighter smile. Here are some ideas to help you plan for and manage the cost of orthodontic treatment.

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FAQs About Orthodontics

FAQs About Orthodontics

We understand that before starting orthodontic treatment, you are going to have lots of questions. Here are 10 common questions our orthodontists receive.

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