Orthodontist

Foods to Avoid With Braces During your orthodontic treatment, you will have to modify your diet, but just slightly! Don’t worry, you’ll be eating all your favorite foods again sooner than you think! As a good rule of thumb, it’s best to avoid foods that are chewy, crunchy, sticky, and hard. Chewy food – licorice, chewy candy, bagels Sticky food – caramel, gum Hard food – hard candy, nuts Crunchy food – popcorn, chips Corn on the cob, apples, carrots Foods… Read more

Jaw growth is usually completed by age 16 for females and 18 for males. In rare instances, Orthodontic tooth movement alone is not sufficient and needs to be complemented by jaw surgery. While orthodontics repositions teeth, surgical orthodontics (orthognathic surgery) corrects jaw irregularities to improve the patient´s ability to chew, speak, and breathe while also allowing for improved facial appearances. While most people will never have the need for Surgical Orthodontics, if it is required,… Read more

It’s never too late to straighten your teeth. You can have a vibrant smile at any age, provided that your gums and the bones that support your teeth are healthy. This is one of the reasons why it’s important to choose a qualified orthodontist with the advanced technology, education, and tools to diagnose and treat all types of malocclusions. Whether it’s full Orthodontic treatment you require or limited Orthodontic treatment in close collaboration with your General Dentist, Dr. Nalbandian… Read more

According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) a child’s first Orthodontic evaluation should occur at the first sign of an Orthodontic problem or by 7 years of age.  While no treatment may be necessary at this age, this important evaluation will help determine the best time to begin treatment. Early Orthodontic evaluation can help detect: Crowded teeth leading to poor oral hygiene, tooth decay and/or gum disease Protruding teeth which may be susceptible to trauma Crossbites which… Read more

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While Dr. Nalbandian makes every effort to minimize them, you may occasionally face an orthodontic emergency. Most orthodontic emergencies, though a little upsetting, are actually fairly simple to treat and can often be handled by the patient or their loved ones. For some emergencies, you may need to contact our office. To help you accurately describe an emergency, use the diagram below, which illustrates and names and parts of a typical set of braces. Tools & Supplies With these tools and… Read more

 We at Wired Orthodontics know you have a choice when selecting a service provider. Our patient-focused approach places customer satisfaction and results as our primary goal. Dr. Nalbandian welcomes new orthodontic patients from Toronto, Scarborough, North York, and Markham. In an effort to provide the best possible service, Wired Orthodontics offers the following: State of the art equipment and technology Professional and Experienced Staff Superb clinical skills Commitment to patient care and… Read more