Guides
Every guide is reviewed by the orthodontists at myORTHODONTIST Maple Ridge and dated at the bottom.
How to choose an orthodontist in Maple Ridge: seven questions worth asking
Ask these of every office, including ours.
Do I need a referral to see an orthodontist in BC?
No. Book directly. Your dentist stays part of the team.
Invisalign in Maple Ridge: what treatment actually feels like, month by month
The first week, the boring middle, the refinement, the finish.
Getting braces in Pitt Meadows or Mission? Why families make the drive
Ten minutes from Pitt Meadows, twenty from Mission, and treatment planned around the drive.
What age should my child first see an orthodontist?
By about age 7. Most children need nothing yet, and finding the few who do is the point.
Mouth breathing in children: why it matters more than parents think
A habit with consequences for jaw growth, sleep and the shape of the face.
Signs your child may benefit from Phase 1 orthodontic treatment
What you can see at home, and what it might mean.
Thumb sucking, soothers and jaw development: a parent's guide
Normal in toddlers, worth addressing by 4, and fixable.
Airway orthodontics explained: how jaw growth shapes breathing
The jaws are the walls and floor of the airway. Here is what that means for treatment.
Snoring in kids is not normal: what parents should know
Occasional snoring with a cold is fine. Snoring most nights is a sign.
Crowded teeth in a 7-year-old: wait or treat?
Often it improves on its own. Sometimes it is a narrow jaw that should be treated now.
Invisalign vs braces for teens: an honest comparison
The teeth usually allow either. The teenager decides which will work.
10 Invisalign myths we hear every week
Half of these cost people time. A couple cost them the result.
How long does Invisalign really take?
Six months for the simplest cases. Two years for the most complex. Here is where yours likely sits.
Can Invisalign fix an overbite? Underbite? Crossbite? Open bite?
Often yes, with the right plan. Here is what each bite problem needs.
Does insurance cover braces or Invisalign in British Columbia?
MSP: no. Employer plans: often, up to a lifetime maximum. Here is how to read yours.
Monthly payment plans for orthodontics: how they work
An initial payment, then equal monthly instalments, interest free, through the clinic.
Why retainers matter more than braces
Every adult with teeth that 'moved back' stopped wearing one.
TMJ pain and your bite: when jaw clicking is worth a visit
Clicking alone usually needs nothing. Pain, locking and morning ache are worth a look.
Ready to find out what your options are?
Complimentary evaluations for children, teens and adults at myORTHODONTIST Maple Ridge on Dewdney Trunk Road. No referral needed.