Braces-Friendly Recipes
The staff at Wonder West Orthodontics clinic in London, Ontario share their favourite recipes for people with braces.
Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!
Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it after eating certain foods. A toothbrush can be considered an assault weapon against your smile if used immediately after eating. Why You Shouldn’t Brush After [...]
Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash
A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients ask the Wonder West Orthodontics team about different mouthwash options, so we’ve put together a list to help you decide which oral rinse would be [...]
Periodontics and Braces Treatment
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To safely move your teeth with braces, you're going to need healthy and stable gums (or periodontium—the tissues that support your teeth). For this reason it's [...]
Snacks for Healthy Teeth while Watching the Big Game
It's almost game day and you're wondering what to put on the menu for your guests. Most snacks are typically highly processed and unhealthy. Why not mix it up this year and opt for some snacks that promote good oral health? Here are some of Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda favorites! Apples, carrots, [...]
More Adults Are Opting for Invisalign®
These days it's becoming more and more common to see adults at our London, ON office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you can see them! Treatment with Invisalign is effective and aesthetically pleasing for all ages, but adults have certainly taken to them. For some it may be [...]
Dangers of DIY Orthodontics on the Internet
All over the Internet you'll find videos and articles showing how you can close the gap between teeth or space them out. There is a plethora of DIY orthodontic techniques out there — you can even mail order your own impressions to get clear aligners, without even seeing a dentist or orthodontist. Following the instructions [...]
How a High-Tech Office Helps Your Orthodontic Treatment
Our office strives to bring you the latest and greatest in orthodontic techniques and technologies. Being on the cutting edge of the industry is important—it ensures you, as our patient, are getting the best orthodontic treatment you possibly can while keeping costs down! The goal of a high-tech office is three fold: to have [...]
How to Properly Store Your Toothbrush
Have you ever thought about how you're cleaning and storing your toothbrush when you're not using it? Did you know that the way you store your toothbrush could have an affect on your oral health? In this post, we'll look at some steps you can take to maximize toothbrush cleanliness and minimize bacteria. Below are [...]
Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, Dr. Meena Wilde and Dr. Natalie Swoboda and our team have covered five of the top foods to keep your teeth and gums healthy! 1. Crispy, low-acid [...]