Why Retainers Are Important

VANCOUVER, SURREY, and LANGLEY BRITISH COLUMBIA - The invisible braces have come off, so what is next?

After your orthodontic dental treatment is completed, you're fitted for a retainer. Regardless of whether you had invisible aligners or metal brackets, getting your braces off is a time to celebrate. The next step is maintaining your beautiful smile.

"To keep your teeth straight, you will need to wear your retainers," says child orthodontics provider Dr. Aly Kanani. "The teeth will shift if you don't wear them."

The purpose of a retainer is to allow the bone surrounding the teeth to strengthen and to prevent individual teeth from moving out of place.

Many orthodontists recommend wearing retainers full-time for six months to one year following orthodontic treatment. After a year, you will only need to wear them at night.

"It can be difficult for some patients to remember their retainers every night," says Dr. Kanani, an adult braces provider. "There are permanent options available."

A permanent retainer is a thin wire that is placed on the lingual side on the incisors, preventing the teeth from shifting. This is a great option for adults who don't want to wear a retainer every night.

Flossing with a permanent retainer can be challenging; however, with floss threaders, you can complete this task with ease.

This is a time to celebrate and show off your beautiful, healthy smile. Wearing your retainer consistently can ensure that your teeth stay straight.

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Vancouver Invisible Braces Pro Discusses Early Intervention

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - If your child has an underbite, you can prevent surgical correction with early intervention.
Vancouver invisible braces specialist Dr. Aly Kanani recommends the first orthodontic screening by the age of 7. The reason is to advise you if orthodontic treatment is required and the best time for your child to be treated.

An underbite is the protrusion of the lower mandibular jaw causing the lower teeth to close in front of the top. This is also referred to as a class III malocclusion, according to the Dental Care section on the About.com.

Some disadvantages of an underbite include:

• Jaw pain


• Higher chance of wearing down the enamel


• Chance of getting tooth decay is higher


• Speech impediments


• Lower self-esteem

Underbites can be caused by heredity, poor chewing habits, having a thumb-sucking habit and abnormalities of jaw growth in children, orthodontist Dr. Kanani says.
Correcting an underbite can depend on the severity of the case and the age of your child. Dr. Kanani, an elite Invisalign provider, discusses a few ways of correcting an underbite.

Expanders
Expanders are cemented to the top molars and premolars with metal bands. The metal bands are attached to a bar that runs across the roof of the mouth. In the middle of the bar is a key hole for the child to insert a turnkey into, activating the expander.
"The device is used to widen the upper jaw and help the bite fit better," says Dr. Kanani, an Invisalign removable braces expert. "With your child's cooperation, this can help their bite."

Reverse-Pull Headgear
This device is a metal vertical bar, which is attached to pads for the forehead and chin. The pads are for the comfort of your child. Little elastic bands are attached to the vertical bar and metal bands around the molars.

"This helps the upper jaw move forward gradually," says Dr. Kanani. "It is more effective when worn between the ages of 5 and 7, so early intervention is key."
This appliance requires complete cooperation from your child because it has to be worn for an absolute minimum of 12 hours per day.

Chin Cap
Chin caps can be added to the reverse-pull headgear for severe underbite cases. It wraps around the chin and top of the head. This is to prevent any movement in the lower jaw.
Surgery tends to be the only option for teenagers and adults because their jaw bones have fused together leaving limited room for simple correction. Occasionally, depending on the severity of the underbite, extractions of teeth in combination with braces may improve the situation; however, the jaw positions generally do not improve even though the teeth may fit better. Underbite surgery has to be performed by an oral surgeon and consists of fracturing and repositioning the jaw to where it should be.

A liquid diet is required, since jaw movement is difficult during the initial healing phases. In very rare cases, the jaw could move back into its original position.
Underbites cannot be left alone and will not correct itself over time. While your child is still young, an examination should be done as soon as possible to prevent the pain of surgery later.

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Brushing with Braces Described by Langley Orthodontics Specialist

Langley, BC – Patients with braces are investing a lot of time and money and should make sure their dental care habits help that investment pay off. Dr. Aly Kanani reminds his patients of this daily in his Langley orthodontics center. "Teeth with braces need particular care," he warns Dr. Aly Kanani. “Patients must be careful about what they eat and how they clean their teeth. If they fail to clean thoroughly, it can lead to cavities and gum disease. Teeth that are wearing braces are just more vulnerable."

Brushing

Patients can find "orthodontic-cut" or "v-cut" toothbrushes with soft bristles shaped to fit around braces. You also need to use a fluoride toothpaste; a fluoride rinse after brushing is also a good idea. "We recommend that you brush after each meal or snack," says Kanani, a Langley invisalign provider.

On every tooth, brush down from the top and then up from the bottom – keeping the brush at a 45 degree angle. But, brush gently; vigorous brushing can bend or break your braces. And, rinse and spit several times. Kanani, a Langley orthodontist, tells his patients to get a new brush every three months, since braces can cause brushes to wear out more rapidly.

"After brushing with a regular brush, patients should employ a proxabrush," observes Kanani, a Langley Invisalign expert. "Also called a ‘Christmas tree brush,’ it's tapered so it can clean between braces and under wires." Insert the brush between the two braces, first downward from the top and then upward from the bottom. Repeat the process with the next spot between braces; don't stop until each tooth has been brushed.

Flossing
It’s tricky to floss with braces. First, thread the end of the floss into the place between the archwire and the tooth's upper portion, nearest the gum. Slide the floss back and forth to gently clean each tooth’s sides. But, be careful not to exert too much pressure or you could hurt the archwire – and try not to snag the floss on your braces. "Many patients find that waxed floss and a floss threader make flossing easier," says Kanani, a Langley invisible braces expert.

Eating
Some foods aren't a problem if you slice them into small pieces that can be chewed more easily. But, you do want to avoid extremely hard, chewy, or sticky foods that could stick to or damage your braces. Such foods include:
• Foods that are difficult to bite and chew such as corn on the cob, ice, apples, and bagels
• Chewy foods, including taffy, caramels, and gum
• Hard foods such as nuts, carrots, and popcorn
Learn More about Vancouver, BC Invisalign with a Complimentary Consultation

Visit the websites of local Vancouver, BC, Surrey, BC, and Langley orthontists: www.langleyorthodontics.com, www.vancouverorthodontics.com or www.guildfordorthodontics.com. To speak with a staff member or schedule a complimentary consultation, call 1-604-533-6696 for Langley Orthodontics and Invisalign. For the Surrey BC orthodontics practice, call 1-604-589-2212. For a Vancouver Braces and Invisalign office, call 1-604-629-0452.

About Dr. Aly Kanani

Dr. Aly Kanani has a Bachelor's from McGill University and a Master's from the London School of Economics. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Pennsylvania – and graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Master’s degree in Orthodontics and a Specialty Certification in Orthodontics. His team of orthodontists and clinical staff provide exceptional orthodontics and Invisalign for adults, teenagers, and children.

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Vancouver Orthodontics Specialist Explains Differences between Invisalign and Traditional Braces

Vancouver BC – “When I recommend Invisalign, patients often inquire how it’s different from traditional braces,” observes Dr. Aly Kanani, a Vancouver orthodontics specialist. “I explain that the Invisalign system is simply another method for moving teeth into the correct position, but they’re shifted by clear plastic aligners instead of metal braces.” Sometimes traditional braces may be a better option than Invisalign, but in plenty of situations Invisalign is the superior choice. Your orthodontist can recommend the best selection for you.

“However, many patients, and some providers, think that the Invisalign system is best for fixing only minor dental problems, while conventional braces are the better option for more complex situations,” explains Dr. Kanani, a Vancouver braces expert. But, an experienced Invisalign specialist can fix severe crowding, spacing, or rotation problems – as well as class 2 and 3 malocclusions, open bites, situations requiring extraction, and even use it in conjunction with jaw surgery.

Surrey Orthodontics Office Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Vancouver, BC – With offices in Langley and Surrey Invisible Orthodontics is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the practice’s Vancouver office. “The Vancouver office has been a big success,” says Dr. Aly Kanani, a Surrey invisalign provider. “Many patients find the location to be very convenient and it has really helped to expand the practice.”

The practice of Vancouver Orthodontics, located in the Vancouver Multi-Dental Care Clinic, provides braces and invisible braces, but focuses on Invisalign braces. The practice’s doctors have treated several hundred Invisalign patients. As a result, the practice is growing extremely quickly with referrals from the dental community and word of mouth from existing patients.

Nearly invisible, Invisalign consists of a series of custom-made aligners which gradually move the patient’s teeth into the desired alignment. Without wires or brackets, the Invisalign system is more comfortable and less noticeable than traditional braces. The aligners are removable, so patients can eat, drink, and brush their teeth more easily than with conventional braces. Dr. Kanani, a Vancouver Invisalign specialist, reveals: “The Invisalign system has a 96% client satisfaction rate.”

Learn More about Vancouver BC Invisalign with a Complimentary Consultation

Visit the web sites of local Vancouver BC orthodontists: www.vancouverorthodontics.com, http://www.guildfordorthodontics.com/, or http://www.langleyorthodontics.com/. To speak with a staff member or schedule a complimentary consultation, call 1-604-629-0452. For the Surrey orthodontics practice, call 1-604-589-2212. For a Langley Invisalign and Braces office, call 1-604-533-6696


About Dr. Aly Kanani, Vancouver BC Certified Specialist in Orthodontics

Dr. Aly Kanani has a Bachelor of Science from McGill University and a Masters from the London School of Economics. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Pennsylvania – and graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Masters of Science degree in Orthodontics and a Specialty Certification in Orthodontics.

Dr. Kanani previously taught clinical orthodontics to dental students at the University of British Columbia Dental School. He has also taught in various capacities at both McGill University and at the University of Detroit Mercy. His research has been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

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