Orthodontic Blog

Braces can straighten your teeth to give you a more attractive smile for life. The process can take 18 months to two years or more, and this amount of time can seem unending when you first get your braces. Counting down your brace time can help the time pass more quickly and build the excitement [...]

We are excited to announce Wonder West Orthodontics is the first Certified Premier Invisalign® Provider in London, Ontario! Whether you’re an adult or teen, Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda can help you address your individual orthodontic needs. We also use the iTero® digital scanning system, which creates a fast and precise 3-D digital [...]

Patients who need to get orthodontic treatment are often concerned about how long they will wear their braces. Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda will tell you the good news is, is there is a solution for any patient who wants to minimize the time he or she needs to wear braces. AcceleDent is [...]

The Wonder West Orthodontics team knows that oral hygiene is important, whether you have braces on your teeth or not. But if you are a person who wears braces, caring for your teeth and gums can become somewhat challenging. Without daily oral hygiene practices, you may become prone to cavities and tooth decay during your [...]

Millions of people take trips each year and experience new and exciting places. You can still take a trip when you wear braces, but you cannot take a vacation from diligent use and care of your orthodontics. It is important to follow the directions given by your orthodontist at all times. If you are wearing [...]

Sports are great for children for a variety of reasons. Children can develop their motor skills, learn how to solve conflicts and work together, and develop their work ethics. As a parent, you may recognize the benefits of sports, but also naturally worry about your child’s health and safety. Your job goes beyond providing a [...]

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is a hinge that connects the temporal bones, in your skull in front of each ear, to your jaw. The joint enables you to talk, yawn, [...]

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral health. Smoking can have serious repercussions in this regard. To give you a better idea of how smoking can affect your oral health, Dr. Meena [...]

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery gob whole! It's at this point you remember your mother warning you as a child that if you swallow gum it will stake a claim [...]

While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand. Mouthwash Benefits Mouthwash comes in two categories. Some are considered cosmetic. This type of rinse provides temporary relief from bad breath and has a pleasant taste. These [...]