PacificWest Dental

  If you have ever been told that you need to have orthodontic treatment involving Invisalign or braces, your first question is likely going to be, “For how long?”.  Many adults who could not have orthodontic treatment in their youth are now pursuing that perfect smile. The amount of time it takes to rearrange those tooth positions and the discomfort that orthodontic treatment can generate can put off many patients, as it is highly inconvenient to wear braces in a workplace. But if there were a way to reduce your total treatment time, many people would be more likely to take the plunge and do right by their smile. Not only will properly aligned teeth look good, but they are healthier and will function better. PacificWest provides  accelerated orthodontics in its Vancouver and Surrey clinics . Table of Contents   What is Accelerated Orthodontics and Why is it Useful? PROPEL Excellerator Micro Osteoperforation PROPEL VPro5 Is PROPEL Safe? What are the PROPEL Treatment ...

  There has been a huge interest in alternatives to traditional braces with the advent of progressive aligners. Over 8 million people have had this treatment, more commonly known as  Invisalign , and it has wide-ranging appeal. Teens and young adults love the treatment because it means less intrusion on personal appearance. Adults are just as enamoured with them because many might have bypassed traditional braces in their youth when perhaps the cost was prohibitive. Now a perfect smile is a few aligners away for anyone looking for a more comfortable alternative, faster results, and less impact on appearance. So how much does the popular Invisalign treatment cost on average in Vancouver, Canada? We will examine the advantages of choosing this treatment for your smile correction as well as some of the things you should ask yourself before making a decision on a provider if you go ahead with it.   Table of Contents   What are the advantages of Invisalign? So How Much Do...

  So You Want to Improve Your Smile? Invisalign or braces? It has always been a much-considered question for those wishing to improve their smile while achieving optimal oral health. The orthodontists in the PacificWest Dental team are  experts in braces and Invisalign  for the Surrey and Vancouver areas. From the initial consultation, expert treatment plan, and through to your post-ortho care, our team with decades of experience will help you achieve your smile goals. We offer every type of realignment method and are a Diamond Plus Invisalign Provider. What Are Traditional Braces? Traditional metal braces  employ metal brackets attached to each tooth, which are then connected by a metal wire. Tiny elastics secure the bracket and wire together as teeth slowly realign. Brackets can be metal, enamel-toned ceramic, or even coloured for the adventurous. It is also possible to mount them on the front or back face of the tooth. Traditional braces are the most common orthod...