Happy Halloween from Straight Smiles! We love the spooky season as much as our patients — pumpkin carving, costumes and candy, oh my! (Yep, even dental professionals eat candy from time to time.) But if you’ve got braces, you might be wondering if there’s any braces-friendly candy. Well, we have good
We’ve seen it all at our Kelowna orthodontic practice when it comes to orthodontic concerns. From under- and overbites to crowded or spaced out teeth to crossbites, flared teeth and open bites, there are so many different types of orthodontic issues, all of which are incredibly common (and treatable!). But while terms
Did your kiddo recently start orthodontic treatment with clear aligners, or did they recently switch to a retainer after getting braces taken off? If you’re like many of the parents of our Kelowna orthodontic patients, you might be wondering what you can do to encourage your child to wear their new appliance. First
Did you recently get your braces taken off and discover that you have white spots on the surface of your teeth? Or maybe you’ve seen someone else with chalky white spots on their teeth and wondered what caused them. As orthodontic specialists in Kelowna, Straight Smiles has seen many white
Invisalign is one of the most popular and effective ways to get a straighter smile. As the most trusted clear aligner brand, it’s backed by decades of science and offers the latest in orthodontic technology to guide your teeth into their optimal position. The clear aligners are specially designed to fit
One of the best things about straightening your teeth with Invisalign is that you can pretty much live your life the way you always have, free from limitations and with minimal disruption to your daily routine. Unlike with braces, you don’t need to change how you brush or floss your teeth with
Table of Contents Why Swap Foods You Can’t Eat With Braces? What Can I Eat with Braces? Foods to Avoid with Braces Easy Braces-Friendly Food Swaps Why Swap Foods You Can’t Eat With Braces? Are you or your child starting the new year off with a brand new set of
Do you have crooked teeth? If so, you’ve probably often wondered why some people have crooked teeth while others are blessed with Hollywood-straight smiles. Are perfectly straight teeth only possible with orthodontic intervention? Is it normal for teeth to grow in crooked? What causes crooked teeth anyway — and how can you fix
Table of Contents Why Are My Gums Swollen, Red or Inflamed with Braces? What causes irritated or swollen gums with braces? How to Fix Swollen Gums with Braces? How to Avoid Gum Disease with Braces? Why Are My Gums Swollen, Red or Inflamed with Braces? Your braces treatment is ticking
