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Orthodontic Treatment North York

Living with crooked teeth can present many challenges for your dental health and your daily life.

You might feel self-conscious about interacting with other people if you have gaps in your smile or teeth that overlap. Feeling confident about your smile is important, but did you also know that crooked teeth can impact your dental health?

Why Straight Teeth Are Important for Your Smile

Having straight teeth protects your dental health in several ways.

First, crooked teeth are harder to keep clean during brushing and flossing. Second, if you can’t successfully remove plaque and bacteria from your teeth when you brush and floss, your risk of developing problems like tooth decay and gum disease increases.

Next, tooth misalignment results in bite misalignment. When your bite is not correctly aligned, it can cause several problems, including painful issues with your jaw joint or TMJ.

Bite misalignment and TMJ issues can lead to these concerns:

Frequent headaches or migraines
Neck and shoulder pain
Your jaw locking in the open or closed position
Clenching and grinding your teeth (bruxism)
Excessive wear or other damage to your teeth

Straighter teeth can make it easier to brush and floss, giving you more confidence in your smile, and protecting your dental health.

At Emery Village Dental, our dentists offer traditional braces with brackets and wires and invisible braces with Invisalign to meet all of your orthodontic needs.

How Can I Get Started with Orthodontic Treatment?

We want to help you reach your smile goals! Here are the next steps in determining if orthodontic treatment is right for your needs.

Book an Evaluation

The first step to determine the right treatment for your smile is to book an evaluation with one of our dentists. They will use x-rays, photos, and a thorough exam to recommend the proper treatment for your needs.

Treatment Planning

Our dentists will use the information they've gathered to create a personalized plan for your smile. You'll have the final say on what treatment options are suitable for your needs, budget, and lifestyle.

Start Treatment

We offer comprehensive orthodontic treatment at Emery Village Dental, so whether you choose traditional braces or clear aligners with Invisalign, our team will support your needs from start to finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I take care of my Invisalign clear aligners?

If you are a teen or adult who wants your teeth to be straighter, you may be a candidate for Invisalign clear aligners. Instead of traditional metal braces, Invisalign technology allows you to wear custom-fit clear braces to slowly move your teeth into the desired position. Not only are they nearly invisible, but you can also remove them to eat, brush, and floss.

What Are the Invisalign Care Instructions in North York?

Once you are fitted for your Invisalign clear aligners in North York, it will be important to care for them as your dentist prescribes. The care instructions are as follows:

You must clean your Invisalign trays daily by brushing them in the morning and at night when you brush your teeth. Use a soft toothbrush and regular toothpaste. Do NOT use anything abrasive on them.
When you take your aligners out to eat, you should rinse them to remove any bacteria that may have formed on them.
Use the Invisalign cleaning crystals to soak your aligners each day for fifteen minutes. After soaking them, simply brush them off with your toothbrush.
Always take your aligners out when eating or drinking so you don’t stain or damage them.
To avoid losing your clear aligners, always store them in their case when you remove them. You don’t want to lose them or throw them away accidentally.

Would You Like More Information About Invisalign Care?

Call Emery Village Dental at (437) 900-8266, and someone on our dental team can answer all your questions.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is an innovative option that uses clear plastic aligners instead of unsightly metal brackets and wires to straighten the teeth of teens and adults.

How Invisalign Works

Imagine wearing smooth, snug-fitting plastic trays that fit over your teeth and apply gentle pressure to move them into alignment. This is exactly how Invisalign works! You'll wear each series of trays for about two weeks and then move on to the next.

You can easily change your trays out at home, so you don't have to constantly visit your dentist. However, you will check in periodically with your dentist to ensure that your smile progresses as planned.

Benefits of Using Invisalign in North York

Patients love Invisalign for these reasons:

Discretion: Trays are virtually invisible
Comfort: There are no pokey metal wires or brackets to make you uncomfortable
Freedom: There are no dietary restrictions with Invisalign like there are with braces
Ease: Eating, brushing, and flossing are simple with removable clear aligners
Efficiency: Most patients can finish their treatment in around 12 to 18 months, depending on their needs

If you'd like to learn more about invisible braces in North York, contact Emery Village Dental today at (437) 900-8266 to schedule an evaluation.

What types of braces do you offer for adults?

At Emery Village Dental, we are thrilled to provide comprehensive orthodontic treatment for adults that includes both traditional braces and Invisalign.

Imagine being able to straighten your teeth and get professional teeth cleanings done throughout your treatment, all at the same convenient location

Traditional Orthodontics for Adults

Traditional braces offer adults with complex bite issues the chance to straighten their teeth and correct their bite with brackets and wires. Straighter teeth promote better dental health since they are easier to keep clean when you brush and floss.

A properly aligned bite makes chewing and eating more comfortable and helps you avoid painful problems with your jaw joint.

More straightforward cases may have the option to straighten their teeth with invisible braces in North York through Invisalign.

Invisalign in North York

Instead of using brackets and wires, Invisalign offers busy adults the opportunity to straighten their teeth with clear plastic aligners. Clear aligners will gradually move your teeth when you wear them consistently for at least 22 hours each day.

Adult patients love the convenience and discretion that Invisalign treatment offers. Aligners are smooth, comfortable to wear, and hardly noticeable. They're also removable, so you don't have to change your diet or your brushing and flossing routine throughout your treatment.

Call Emery Village Dental

Contact your North York Invisalign provider today to learn more about using invisible braces or traditional orthodontics to straighten your teeth.

Clear Aligners in North York

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Our dentists are certified Invisalign providers in North York, which means that they can determine if Invisalign clear aligners are right for your needs, and then oversee your treatment from start to finish here at our dental office.

They will begin with a thorough examination and x-rays to determine if Invisalign can meet your needs. Then, if you move forward with Invisalign treatment, they will use 3-D imaging to create your personalized treatment plan and even show you the possibilities for your finished smile and what it will look like.

Invisalign uses that treatment plan to create a series of clear plastic aligners that you will wear for 22 hours each day as they gently align your teeth.

Our patients love that Invisalign provides straighter teeth with the utmost discretion since the aligners are clear and hardly noticeable. They’re also smooth and comfortable to wear without patients worrying about the discomfort of pokey brackets or wires.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Youngwoo Joo DDS

Dr. Joo was born in Korea and currently resides in Vaughan, Canada. He received his undergraduate training at the University of Toronto and graduated with degrees in zoology and human biology. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from NYU College of Dentistry.

Dr. Joo has received extensive training in dental bone grafting using a process called Platelet Rich Fibrin, or PRF, which offers optimum results and healing. He’s also completed advanced training in periodontal, or gum, surgeries, and he’s certified for administering IV sedation.

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Traditional Orthodontic Treatment

Traditional orthodontic treatment is ideal for children, teens, or adults with complicated bite concerns. Some of the problems that traditional orthodontic treatment can correct are:

Crossbite
Underbite
Tooth misalignment or rotated teeth
Gaps or spacing between teeth
Open bite
Overbite
Teeth that overlap

Brackets and wires move teeth gradually into alignment and correctly position your bite to help you maintain the health of your jaw joint

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Would You Like to Learn More About Orthodontic Treatment Options?

If you, a loved one, or your child are interested in a straighter smile, we invite you to contact Emery Village Dental today to schedule an orthodontic evaluation.

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