During your orthodontic treatment, you’ll visit our office at regular intervals for checkups. During these visits, we'll examine your smile and make sure that treatment is progressing as planned. You’ll receive specific instructions tailored to your treatment, and we encourage you to bring any questions or concerns to your appointments. We’re here to help you understand every step of the process.

In the planning phase of orthodontic treatment, we review your unique needs in detail and set up a plan for treatment with Invisalign clear aligners. Your first appointments may include: An evaluation of your medical and dental history Taking "molds" or impressions of your teeth X-rays of the teeth and jaws A CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scan

After completing active orthodontic treatment, you’ll enter the post-treatment phase with retainers. Removable retainers help maintain the improvements made to your teeth during treatment. It’s important to wear your retainer as instructed by your orthodontist to keep your teeth and bone in their new positions. The overall duration of treatment with braces and retainers varies depending on your individual needs and circumstances.

Orthodontic Treatment

Heritage Dental Centre offers Invisalign clear aligners for patients who want to straighten their teeth, correct misalignment, and resolve orthodontic issues.

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Discover Your Straighter, Healthier Smile

You probably know that orthodontic treatment can straighten your teeth and give you a beautiful smile, but the benefits go far beyond aesthetics.

Orthodontics can improve how your bite functions, correct facial imbalances, make oral hygiene easier, prepare your mouth for restorations or implants, and even improve sleep.

Thanks to technological advancements, orthodontic treatment is more comfortable and convenient than ever. For example, our 3D scanner eliminates the need for traditional, messy impressions.

For patients experiencing orthodontic issues, we offer treatment plans using Invisalign clear aligners designed to meet each patient’s unique needs.

If our team of dental professionals finds that you or your child would be best suited with traditional braces or interceptive orthodontic appliances we work closely with the team at myORTHODONTIST Maple Ridge so you can feel confident through every step of your treatment journey.

Invisalign's Clear Solution to Straightening Teeth

Invisalign clear aligners offer a removable way to straighten teeth, making them a great option for patients who are looking to discreetly straighten their smile.

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Our Approach

We believe orthodontic treatment should be personalized to each patient’s needs.

At Heritage Dental Centre, our goal is to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. That’s why we take a collaborative approach, customizing every treatment plan to fit your unique goals.

The first step is a consultation. During your initial appointment, we’ll discuss any concerns you have about your smile and review all your treatment options, so you can feel confident and comfortable with our recommendations.

The Treatment Process

Like people, no two orthodontic treatment plans are exactly the same. Your treatment plan will be customized according to your unique needs.

ACTIVE PHASE

During your orthodontic treatment, you’ll visit our office at regular intervals for checkups. During these visits, we'll examine your smile and make sure that treatment is progressing as planned.

You’ll receive specific instructions tailored to your treatment, and we encourage you to bring any questions or concerns to your appointments. We’re here to help you understand every step of the process.
PLANNING PHASE
In the planning phase of orthodontic treatment, we review your unique needs in detail and set up a plan for treatment with Invisalign clear aligners.

Your first appointments may include:
- An evaluation of your medical and dental history
- Taking "molds" or impressions of your teeth
- X-rays of the teeth and jaws
- A CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scan
RETENTION PHASE

After completing active orthodontic treatment, you’ll enter the post-treatment phase with retainers.

Removable retainers help maintain the improvements made to your teeth during treatment.

It’s important to wear your retainer as instructed by your orthodontist to keep your teeth and bone in their new positions.

The overall duration of treatment with braces and retainers varies depending on your individual needs and circumstances.

Orthodontics for Children

We recommend that all children have their first orthodontic evaluation by age seven. Detecting potential issues early allows us to address or plan for problems before they become more serious.

If your child doesn’t require early treatment, we’ll continue to monitor their growth and development through regular check-ups. This approach ensures we can advise you on the best time to begin treatment, giving your child the greatest chance for a healthy, well-aligned smile.

Orthodontics for Adults

There is no age limit for a straight and healthy smile. Over the last decade, orthodontic treatment has become very popular among adults.

If you have always thought of having orthodontic treatment but have not taken the leap, come in for a consultation to find out if you are a candidate for treatment with Invisalign clear aligners. We'd be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

New Patients Welcome

Looking for a dentist in Mission? Heritage Dental Centre is accepting new patients and can provide personalized dental care for you and your family. We look forward to helping you maintain a healthy, confident smile.