Orthodontic Blog

Most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And if you’ve thought about straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about doing so with traditional orthodontic treatment, we want you to know there is another option – Invisalign®! Invisalign – The Ideal Solution? Invisalign is an ideal solution for most adults looking for a [...]

A popular option for straightening teeth at Wonder West Orthodontics, Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile, and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, and more. Invisalign, which is different from traditional braces, works by applying a series of clear, retainer-like aligners in order to eventually move your teeth [...]

Many of our patients at Wonder West Orthodontics ask us about indirect bonding, a method of applying brackets for braces to the teeth in such a manner that an entire set of braces can be applied, including expanders, in less than an hour. Until now, braces were placed on each individual tooth, one at a [...]

If you’re brushing your teeth twice a day during your orthodontic treatment, Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda and our team think that’s wonderful! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your general dentist every six months, or as recommended, in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing. (And visiting [...]

Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors with spasms of sugar-filled joy, but if you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment at Wonder West Orthodontics to straighten your teeth, then these sweets are not so sweet. While you may have a Willy-Wonka-sized sweet tooth, there are some candies you’re going to have to avoid while [...]

Our team at Wonder West Orthodontics knows that there are many ways you can protect your pearly whites throughout your orthodontic treatment. If you follow the rules and brush your teeth twice a day, floss often, and protect your appliances from damage, you should have a successful treatment. But did you know there’s another way [...]

We hear this question a lot at Wonder West Orthodontics, and we don’t mind when patients who are eager to complete their orthodontic treatment ask us. After all, we know there is no better feeling than getting your braces off! During your initial consultation with Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda, we will map [...]

Patients who want corrective braces but don’t like the look of traditional braces with the metal showing on the front have an alternative to lingual braces. As opposed to metal braces visible across the front of the teeth, lingual braces are placed on the rear of the teeth. Most of the metal in lingual braces [...]

Many people who are careful about brushing and flossing their teeth wonder how they still end up with cavities or tooth decay. Brushing and flossing may not be enough to keep your teeth healthy. Several factors affect wear and tear on tooth enamel. Diet is a major factor, with certain foods increasing the likelihood that [...]

At Wonder West Orthodontics, we know orthodontic emergencies are neither convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda and our team are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call our London, ON office when [...]