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We welcome patients from all ages to come in for an orthodontic consultation at Woodstock Dental Centre, your Woodstock dentist. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that children get an orthodontic evaluation no later than age 7.
At Woodstock Dental Centre our preferred orthodontic treatment is Invisalign. When Invisalign is not an option, we resort to traditional braces.
Orthodontic treatment may be necessary if you suffer from any of the following:
1. Planning Phase
Your first couple of visits to Woodstock Dental Centre will include a medical and dental history evaluation, and x-rays of the teeth and jaws among other diagnostic tools. After careful planning, our highly skilled Woodstock dentist, Dr. David Michaels will design and apply braces that coincide with the treatment plan in effect for you.
2. Active Phase
The active treatment phase involves visiting Dr. Michaels at our Woodstock dental office on a regular basis for adjustments and following specific treatment requirements to ensure successful results. A monthly appointment is usually required.
3. Retention Phase
When treatment is completed, the braces and/or appliances are removed and a new appliance/retainer is made for you. Sometimes, retainers are removable and sometimes they are fixed by a wire cemented on the inside of your teeth.
When correcting cosmetic, functional, and or temporomandibular (TM) joint issues, orthodontics is usually the first choice of treatment. Yet, many avoid such treatment due to the stigma of wearing traditional wire-and-post braces. Nearly translucent, Invisalign® orthodontics can help avoid these anxieties.
Invisalign® consists of custom-moulded, clear plastic aligners that gradually straighten the teeth. Over the course of the treatment, a new Invisalign® aligner is placed every two weeks until the desired smile is achieved.
Your first couple of visits to Woodstock Dental Centre will include a medical and dental history evaluation, and x-rays of the teeth and jaws among other diagnostic tools. After careful planning, our highly skilled Woodstock dentist, Dr. David Michaels will design and apply braces that coincide with the treatment plan in effect for you.
Brushing and flossing require a bit more effort with braces. We recommend brushing after every meal to remove food trapped in the brackets. You will also need to use a floss threader or a water flosser to clean between the teeth and under the archwire.
Most patients come in every 4 to 8 weeks for an adjustment. During these visits, we may change the elastics or replace the wire to ensure your teeth continue moving in the right direction.
For Invisalign to be effective, you must wear your aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day. They should only be removed for eating, drinking anything other than water, and your morning/nightly dental hygiene routine.
Yes! One of the biggest perks of Invisalign is that there are no food restrictions. Because you remove the trays before you eat, you can continue enjoying popcorn, nuts, and other foods that are off-limits for traditional braces.
The best way to clean your aligners is to brush them gently with a soft toothbrush and lukewarm water. You can also use specialized Invisalign cleaning crystals. Never use hot water, as it can warp the plastic and ruin the fit of the tray.
Choose Braces if: You have a very complex bite issue, or if you prefer a "set-it-and-forget-it" treatment that doesn't rely on you remembering to put trays back in.
Choose Invisalign if: You want a nearly invisible look, the freedom to eat any food, and the ability to brush and floss normally.
741 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON, N4S 1E8
519.537.7135
Monday: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
