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Does my child need two-phase treatment?

Two-phase orthodontic treatment involves two separate and distinct periods that your child receives orthodontic treatment. It allows your son or daughter to begin early treatment of bite and jaw problems, in order to reduce the dental issues he or she experiences later on. Two-phase orthodontic treatment with Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda can [...]

Does my child need two-phase treatment?

When is the best age to begin orthodontic treatment?

Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda for an initial orthodontic consultation. The ideal age for an orthodontic evaluation is age seven. [...]

When is the best age to begin orthodontic treatment?

Orthodontic Emergency Care

Although major orthodontic emergencies are relatively rare, when they do happen it is important to seek immediate attention. By comparison, a minor orthodontic issue is something you can usually take care of yourself, or wait until your next scheduled appointment for care. Here are some guidelines to help you understand the difference between an orthodontic [...]

Orthodontic Emergency Care

New Staff Spotlight: Tabitha

Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda is excited to announce the newest addition to our orthodontic team: Tabitha! Tabitha is a registered dental hygienist, so she’ll be the person placing brackets and changing wires during your orthodontic adjustment appointments. She graduated from Niagara College with her dental hygiene diploma in 2007, and is excited [...]

New Staff Spotlight: Tabitha

What is malocclusion?

The term malocclusion refers to misalignment of teeth. You may have been born with malocclusion, so your teeth simply grew in crooked, or the misalignment and crowding of your teeth occurred over a period of time. Either way, not only can malocclusion pose cosmetic issues, but it can have a negative effect on your speaking [...]

What is malocclusion?

Things You Should Never Use Your Braces For

When you get your braces, Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda and our staff will also give you a list of foods you should not eat and things you should not do. Pay particular attention to these items to keep your teeth and braces safe. Charms belong on bracelets. While you can decorate your [...]

Things You Should Never Use Your Braces For

Top Ways to Ensure You and Your Braces Have a Good Relationship

You and your braces will become good friends over the coming months or years, so it’s important to get your relationship off to a good start. Consider the following recommendations to prevent rocky times ahead: Floss, floss, floss. Yes, it’s a pain to floss around your braces, but it's the best way to prevent gum [...]

Top Ways to Ensure You and Your Braces Have a Good Relationship

Invisalign Teen® Benefits

You can probably see how teeth straightening can make your smile more attractive, but you might be wary of how Invisalign Teen treatment works. If you’re like most teens at our London, ON office, you love hanging out with your friends, and you don’t want to be different, watch what you eat, or worry about [...]

Invisalign Teen® Benefits

Invisalign® vs. Traditional Braces

A great smile can go a long way. Scientific research suggests that people who smile are perceived as more attractive and confident than those who don’t flash their pearly whites. When it comes time to invest in orthodontics to improve your beautiful smile, choosing the best option can be daunting. Comparing Invisalign to traditional braces [...]

Invisalign® vs. Traditional Braces

What is a palatal expander?

If the team at Wonder West Orthodontics have recommended a palatal expander, you might be wondering what it is and how it will help you. A palatal expander is a small appliance fitted in your mouth to create a wider space in the upper jaw. It is often used when there is a problem with [...]

What is a palatal expander?