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The Invisalign® Treatment Process

Invisalign is gaining traction as a sought-after solution for orthodontic problems. Unlike traditional braces, which require the placement of brackets on teeth and the connection of unsightly wires, Invisalign works nearly invisibly (as its name suggests). Particularly for those who do not wish to draw attention to their orthodontic work, Invisalign provides an attractive solution. [...]

The Invisalign® Treatment Process

Caring for Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign®

Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our London, ON office to pay off. Can you imagine how bad it would be to discover that your teeth are straight, but that there’s decay? Caring for your smile while [...]

Caring for Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign®

What causes crooked teeth?

Teeth erupt crookedly for a number of reasons that range from genetics to mouth deformities and serious oral diseases. When extra teeth or abnormally large teeth create a malocclusion (crookedness or misplacement of teeth), the culprit is usually genetic in nature. Other inherited traits involve jaws that are too small to accommodate a full set [...]

What causes crooked teeth?

New Staff Spotlight: Michelle

Michelle is the newest member of the hygiene here at Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda’s London, ON orthodontic practice. She is here to place brackets, change wires, and answer any oral hygiene questions you may have. Michelle has almost ten years of experience in dentistry, first as a dental assistant in an orthodontic [...]

New Staff Spotlight: Michelle

Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day

Millions of people, around London, ON and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may be easy for you to throw on a green shirt, sport a St. Patrick’s Day button, or wear a pair of emerald-hued shoes, if you’re [...]

Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day

Common Issues with Braces: How to avoid bad breath

A bright, beautiful smile is often achieved with braces. The time you spend wearing braces is an investment in the good health and appearance of your smile. However, Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda and our staff know that having braces on your teeth can pose challenges. Many of these challenges are commonly faced [...]

Common Issues with Braces: How to avoid bad breath

Sugar and Your Orthodontic Treatment

One word no one likes to hear is “cavity!” For those patients of ours wearing braces, hearing that word is especially problematic, considering that delaying any dental work may result in delaying treatment time. We often blame candy as the culprit behind tooth decay, but other foods and drinks that kids consume can be just [...]

Sugar and Your Orthodontic Treatment

What Your Braces Rubber Band Color Says About You

One exciting part about wearing braces from Wonder West Orthodontics is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure the arch wire in place. These rubber bands may be individual or connected, depending on your mouth’s needs. From Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. [...]

What Your Braces Rubber Band Color Says About You

Staff Spotlight: Susan

Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda is excited to announce the newest addition to our London, ON orthodontic team: Susan! Susan is joining us as our receptionist and financial coordinator. She has over 20 years of experience in dentistry and comes from a nursing background. Susan is here to assist patients in all aspects [...]

Staff Spotlight: Susan

Valentine’s Day History

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people don’t realize is that the modern Valentine’s Day celebration arose from a religious holiday. Where does St. Valentine’s Originate From? St. Valentine’s Day was originally [...]

Valentine’s Day History