Dental emergencies can happen to anyone. It is important to educate yourself on how to react in case one happens to you or a loved one. Knowing who to call… read more →
Recommended tooth extractions for orthodontic purposes is a familiar method to help treat common orthodontic problems. There are multiple reasons as to why Dr. Mir may recommend extractions performed in… read more →
Alternative Options to Orthognathic Surgery: For majority of people with misaligned teeth, braces alone are an ideal solution to align teeth and correct your bite. However, sometimes there is more to… read more →
Malocclusion is a misalignment issue, causing poor positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed. A normal occlusion (bite) is when the jaw bones are in correct position in… read more →
Gum disease is an infection of the surrounding tissue and bone that support your teeth. There are different stages of gum disease, depending on the severity of the infection. If… read more →
An orthodontic palatal expander is a commonly used appliance here at York Orthodontics. The expander can be used effectively to treat cases such as a crossbite, crowding or asymmetric jaw… read more →
Invisalign is the modern-day approach to straightening teeth. There are no metal brackets to secure or wires to tighten. You simply pop in a new set of your custom made… read more →
Orthodontic Wax – What is it? Orthodontic Wax has been made to relieve discomfort caused by orthodontic appliances, like braces and wires, and to the auxiliary hooks, tubes and ligatures.… read more →
Braces for Adults – Many adults seem to think braces are just for children and teens; that is not the case! For some adults, orthodontic treatment wasn’t an option when… read more →
Teens have very busy lives and for some of them, getting metal braces is not at the top of their list of favourite things to do. There is now Invisalign,… read more →
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