early orthodontic treatment

During your consultation, you may have been told by one of our doctors that you are missing one or more teeth. This information is to inform you of your possible options for replacing missing teeth, and a brief description of each.

There are three basic ways to replace a missing tooth or missing teeth: fixed bridge, removable appliance, or a dental implant. These prosthetic replacements are actually placed by the general dentist after the orthodontics has been completed and are not included as part of orthodontic treatment.

A fixed bridge involves removing healthy enamel from the teeth on either side of the space where the tooth is missing. Your general dentist will cut down these teeth in order to create two crown abutments connected to a false tooth in the middle.

In certain situations, a removable appliance is the most practical solution for replacing missing teeth. A removable appliance consists of a piece of plastic with a false tooth (or teeth) attached to a metal and acrylic removable retainer. Removable appliances are the least aesthetically pleasing tooth replacement option. This is because removable appliances contain clasps that are often impossible to completely conceal. Sometimes a removable appliance serves as a temporary solution until the patient decides what option they would like to choose.

An implant is another way to replace a missing tooth. Simply put, an implant is a titanium screw that is placed into your bone. Once the bone has had a chance to grow and fully secure around the screw, a tooth-shaped crown will then be placed on the screw to give you a natural-looking tooth. This is the most favourable option as healthy teeth on either side of the implant are not affected. This option also provides and very good aesthetic outcome. It should be noted that an implant cannot be placed until a patient has completed their growth (a temporary appliance is usually placed in the meantime).

There are pros and cons to each option. Your general dentist (or an appointed specialist) along with the orthodontist will help you decide what is best for you and your situation.

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For more helpful info on Early Prevention check out our website.

http://www.londonbraces.com/early-prevention

What's not to SMILE about? We now have a SELFIE STICK at our office. A great way to take the perfect "seflie" of your smile! If you want to use it, just asked! Any one who tries out our "selfie stick" and emails their picture to tricia@londonbraces.com will be given 5 Smile Miles! Let's see those selfies.

Our team is in the holiday spirit and spreading some cheer! Click on the link to see our team and their dance moves. Don't forget to "elf yourself" too!

#elfyourself #spreadsomecheer #happyholidays

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The CN Holiday Train will be making a stop in London December 1st!  Kira Isabella will be providing a free concert. Bringing an non-perishable food item would be appreciated. Click on the link for more details.

"The CP Holiday Train is North America's longest rolling food bank fundraiser and since we started in 1999​, the program has raised close to $9.5 million and 3.3 million pounds of food.  Over the three weeks of the program, musicians will play more than 150 concerts from a boxcar we've turned into a traveling stage.

The concerts are free, but we encourage you to bring a donation for your local food bank -- either a non-perishable food item or a cash donation. All contributions will stay in your community.​ "

http://www.cpr.ca/en/community/holiday-train/schedule

Come on over and follow us on Instagram! Search "londonbraces" and you'll find us. All Smile Miles card holders will received 10 Smile Miles simply for following us!

Many people are concerned about radiation from Dental X-rays. The Toronto Star recently wrote an article on this matter! Please take a moment to read it.

http://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2014/01/27/dental_xrays_hold_minimal_radiation_risk.html

Movember 2013 is in full swing and we would love to see the moustaches of the men in your lives! Post them to our wall or email to tricia@londonbraces.com and we will give you 2 Smile Miles! Help us bring awareness to the cause which raises funds to men's health causes. http://ca.movember.com/

Want to look years younger? Add fullness to your smile? Then check out this video to see how you can! Our office has used The Damon System for years and love the results!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6qiukFZcjw

It's Friday!!! Just a reminder of a couple exciting things we have going on at our office!

"Like" and "share" our contest post and you are automatically entered to win 4 Rhianna tickets!

We are also accepting donations for The Cinderella Project! Check out all the info here.

http://www.londonbraces.com/office-events

You have probably heard about "Damon Braces" while in our office or maybe from a friend. Check out this video to see how "Damon Braces" can help your smile! Greater comfort, faster treatment time, fewer office visits and a wider smile! We are proud to use these braces in our office!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s__fZOt3zMY&list=UUAVM2n9-i1YlZf6d2Pe0kIQ

You may have seen a new face around our office. Danielle, a certified dental assistant, is the newest addition to our team. Danielle was once a patient at our London location, so if you have any questions about having braces don’t be afraid to ask her! Watch for Danielle’s full bio coming soon to our website.

Thanks for the question!

If you are brushing and flossing daily during your orthodontic treatment with Dr. Baby and Dr. Rojas, we think that’s great! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your general dentist every 3-to-6 months in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing (and visiting our office, of course). Regular dental checkups are important for maintaining good oral health, especially during orthodontic treatment.

Tooth decay, which is caused by sugars left in your mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break down your teeth. Children are at high risk for tooth decay because adolescents tend to be lax in their oral hygiene habits. Proper brushing and flossing routines, combined with regular dental visits, help keep tooth decay away.

If you have any questions, please be sure to keep ask Dr. Baby, Dr. Rojas or our team during your next adjustment appointment at our London, Goderich or Wingham, ON office, or ask us on Facebook!

Thanks for the question! Many parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to see Drs. Baby & Rojas for a consultation, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Did you know the Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven?

That’s right—seven.

Ok, so what’s so great about age seven, you ask? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for our team to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites and open bites can be detected.

Orthodontic evaluation at an early age provides one of two positive outcomes: For some, early identification or problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment in the future. For others, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and are detrimental to good oral hygiene. So, if your child is nearing his or her seventh birthday, give us a call at our London, Wingham, or Goderich orthodontic offices to schedule an appointment.

Great question! Many parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to see Drs. Baby & Rojas for a consultation, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Did you know the Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven?

That’s right—seven.

Ok, so what’s so great about age seven, you ask? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for our team to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites and open bites can be detected.

Orthodontic evaluation at an early age provides one of two positive outcomes: For some, early identification or problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment in the future. For others, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and are detrimental to good oral hygiene. So, if your child is nearing his or her seventh birthday, give us a call at our London, Wingham, or Goderich orthodontic offices to schedule an appointment.