Everything You Need to Know to get started with Orthodontic Treatment
Patient Info
We offer a range of treatment options to cater to the diverse needs of our patients throughout the Greater Vancouver area. Whether you’re a child, teenager, or adult, we have options like Invisalign and various braces treatments, including conventional and translucent options for a more discreet appearance.
Crafting your unique path
At Downtown Orthodontics, we recognize the individuality of each patient. Our commitment is to design a treatment plan that reflects your specific needs, circumstances, and lifestyle. Our mission is not just to craft a beautiful smile for you but to do so while honouring your personal goals and preferences.
To set the foundation for your journey, we’ll arrange a dedicated session to address your initial questions and any concerns you might have. We want you to feel informed, comfortable, and confident in choosing us for your orthodontic journey.
Your Smile Journey
Your journey to a radiant smile may be filled with questions, especially as you embark on orthodontic treatment. Rest assured, the Downtown Orthodontics team is here to provide answers and assist you at every turn.
First Visit
Treatment Planning
Invisalign or Braces
Ongoing Treatment
Financing
At Downtown Orthodontics, finances should not stand in the way of receiving the necessary orthodontic treatment for you or your child.
Downtown Orthodontics offers customized payment plans, insurance coverage, and various payment options to help manage costs for orthodontic treatment.
We understand orthodontic treatment can be costly, so we offer customized patient payment plans. Before beginning treatment, we will discuss fees and payment options with you. Our team is always available to address your concerns and work with you to create a payment plan that suits your needs.
If you have insurance coverage, we can assist you in determining what plans are available for orthodontic treatment and offer direct billing to your insurance company. This helps reduce stress and ease your monthly payments. Payment options for any remaining balances include cash, debit, and major credit cards. Please get in touch with your local Downtown Orthodontics office for more information.
We are dedicated to helping you manage your payment and ensure you receive the essential treatment you need. Whether it’s direct billing to your insurance or a customized payment plan, we are here to help.
Transform Your Smile with Downtown Orthodontics
Life’s too short for hesitation, especially when a confident smile awaits! Downtown Orthodontics is here to provide cutting-edge solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you’re looking for traditional braces, clear aligners, or expert advice, our team is committed to giving you the radiant smile you’ve always dreamt of.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you're a new patient seeking information about treatment options or a seasoned orthodontic patient with questions about maintenance and aftercare, we've got you covered.
Orthodontists are dentists who specialize in aligning teeth. While dentists work with various parts of the body, including the mouth, jaw, teeth, gums, and nerves, orthodontists focus on a more specialized area. Every orthodontist is a dentist, but not every dentist is an orthodontist.
Orthodontists diagnose and treat overbites, occlusions, misaligned teeth and jaws, and overcrowded mouths. These issues can worsen if left untreated, leading to underbites, overbites, crossbites, and open bites. Orthodontists are experts in repairing these conditions, and they work to find the best solutions for each patient’s unique needs.
Many children begin their orthodontic treatment at the young age of six. Nevertheless, it is commonly accepted that the ideal age to receive braces or other treatment is between 8 and 14 years, as this is when the head and mouth are most suitable for straightening.
Sometimes, waiting and seeing if problems resolve independently may be best. If treatment is needed, the orthodontist will determine the most appropriate timing.
When considering orthodontic treatment, the decision between braces and Invisalign depends on various factors, including your case’s complexity, lifestyle, and personal preferences. Both options have their unique advantages.
Braces have been a time-tested solution for a wide range of orthodontic issues, while Invisalign offers flexibility and a discreet appearance. Our team is dedicated to understanding your specific needs and concerns, and we will work closely with you to determine the most suitable treatment option for your situation. Whatever your choice, we aim to achieve the best possible outcome for your smile.
Having a beautiful smile and maintaining good oral health is not just a desire, it’s a priority. Thankfully, orthodontic treatment is available for adults, ensuring that everyone can achieve the perfect smile they deserve.
Age is no longer a barrier to having straight teeth, and with the help of modern orthodontic technology and expert dental care, adult orthodontic treatment is a safe and effective solution.
With orthodontic treatment, you can achieve the smile you’ve always wanted, no matter your age!
Orthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on correcting misaligned teeth and jaws.
The benefits of orthodontic treatment include achieving a more attractive smile, improving the proper functioning of teeth and jaws, boosting self-confidence, effectively removing germs, distributing pressure evenly on teeth to prevent wear, preserving the health of gums and bones around teeth, facilitating the eruption of permanently stuck teeth, preventing fractures of teeth that stick out too far, and preparing teeth for dental crowns, implants, or veneers.
There are several signs of misaligned teeth, including a significant extension of the upper front teeth beyond the lower front teeth, complete coverage of the lower teeth by the upper front teeth, positioning of the upper front teeth behind the lower teeth, lack of contact between the front teeth (referred to as an “open bite”), crowding or overlap of teeth, misalignment of the centre of the top and bottom teeth, continued thumb or pacifier sucking beyond the age of seven, difficulty while chewing, jaw shifting to one side or the other, and gaps between the teeth.