Yes. Braces do not cause cavities, decalcification, stains or gum disease. However, they can contribute to the retention of food and dental plaque if they are not cleaned regularly. Cavities and decal...
You can call us or send us an email! We will do our best to set up an appointment that will fit your schedule. If you are a new patient or if you were referred to our clinic, please let us know and we...
Braces will not prevent you from doing your extracurricular activities. Once the braces are installed, you might have to make certain adjustments if you play an instrument or if you participate in con...
Very rarely does orthodontic treatment cause pain. However, it is possible to feel slight discomfort for a few days following your appointment because your teeth, your gums and your mouth need to adju...
Treatment time varies, depending on the individual patient. Each dentition responds differently to treatment. Treatment time normally varies from 6 to 30 months, however a standard treatment usually t...
Braces are fixed orthodontic appliances used by your Orthodontist that help improve the appearance and the function of your dentition. There exist a variety of braces: - Transparent Braces; - Ceramic ...
Children: The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that a child be examined by an Orthodontist at age 7 in order to determine the optimal moment for treatment. When it is evident that cert...
An Orthodontist is a dentist who has completed a full-time advanced postdoctoral program. After having obtained a Doctorate in Dental Medicine, an Orthodontist continues his/her university studies for...
Orthodontics, also called dento-facial orthopaedics, is the specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on diagnosis, prevention and correction of dento-facial anomalies and irregularities of the tee...
Please note that the clinic will be closed from July 28 to August 12 inclusively. We will be back on Monday August 15th at 8am. For an emergency that requires an immediate intervention, you can contact your dentist or the Mail Champlain dental clinic at 450-923-1361. You can also consult the EMERGENCY tab on our website at the following address: www.orthorive-sud.com
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