Smoking while having braces can cause serious damage to your teeth and the Orthodontic treatment you’re receiving. We all know that smoking cigarettes and tobacco can be harmful to your health in a variety of different ways. But, do you consider smoking while having braces a concern to your oral
When the time comes to have your braces removed, there may be a few questions you have for your Orthodontic provider. At Straight Smiles, we understand that getting braces off is a cause for rejoice, but it’s important to remember everything we’ve told you throughout your braces journey. The information
WE GET ASKED ALL THE TIME “CAN YOUR TEETH SHIFT BACK AFTER BRACES?” The simple answer is yes. Yes, your teeth can shift back after braces and yes teeth moving after braces are quite normal. Even though we see it with some of our patients, it’s important that you work
When most people think of braces, they tend to picture elastic bands attached to the top and bottom braces. While it’s one of the most common things you notice with braces, do you know why wearing elastics with braces is important? If you’ve answered no, don’t worry! In this blog
TAKING CARE OF YOUR TEETH AT HOME MAY NOT BE YOUR FAVOURITE “CHORE” BUT IT’S GOING TO HELP MAINTAIN YOUR DENTAL HEALTH. Developing good dental care habits will prevent cavities and gum disease from forming in your mouth. Dr. James Scramstad of Straight Smiles in Kelowna, B.C. believes that good habits
So, Dr. James Scramstad of Straight Smiles has told you that the best option for straightening your teeth is Invisalign clear aligner therapy. You’re excited to try out these trays because they’re removable and practically invisible. No one in your high school will notice that you’re getting your teeth fixed!
It’s time we sat down and discussed how much Orthodontic treatment is compared to other living expenses in British Columbia. At our Kelowna office, one of the first thing patients ask us is “how much is this going to cost?” While we don’t have an exact answer because every treatment
When you think of braces, what are the first things that pop into your mind? One of the things you probably thought about was pain from braces. While the potential for pain is there, it won’t overtake the whole experience of getting braces. You see, the act of getting braces
Having your braces removed is a reason to smile, but if you want to keep your perfectly aligned smile, you’re going to have to wear your retainer. When you think about retainers, images of saliva filled retainers probably fill your mind. The ones that people have to awkwardly take out
