Effective & Modern Options to Fit Your Smile & Lifestyle
3D-Printed Custom Clear Braces
You'll be noticed - but your braces won't!
LightForce™ Braces are the world’s first 3D printed braces. LightForce™ Braces are custom designed by our doctors to each unique tooth, and they are then 3D printed in a translucent ceramic material. This customization allows us to finish your treatment with fewer and shorter appointments!
Invisalign Aligners
Clear aligners are thin removable clear medical-grade trays that help guide your teeth into position. As orthodontists, our doctors use their expertise and advanced training in the complex biomechanics of moving teeth to help you achieve a fantastic smile with clear aligners! Our office is recognized as an Invisalign Platinum Provider because of our extensive experience with the system.
Metal Braces
We exclusively use advanced low-profile brackets of the highest quality that are more comfortable than many types of appliances used in the past. You have the option of adding coloured elastics (rubber bands) that are changed at each visit. We have 16 fun colours to choose from! Our patients often style their braces for upcoming holidays, their school colours, or favourite sports team. Learn more about the parts of braces here.
Early Intervention
Interceptive orthodontics is an exciting treatment that allows Dr. Kirk to help guide your child to healthy oral development. The aim of this treatment is to get a jump-start on any issues that could potentially affect your child’s jaw growth. Learn more about why children should see an orthodontist for a screening at age 7.
Early Intervention = Prevention!
Help prevent complex problems later with an early orthodontic screening
Certain orthodontic problems, if not treated early, can create an unhealthy environment for the growth and development of a child's teeth, gums, jaws , and face. In certain cases, it can even help prevent the need for jaw surgery later in life!
For this reason, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends seeing an orthodontist at age 7. At that time, enough adult teeth are in that Dr. Kirk can complete a thorough examination of your child's bite to look for potential issues that only a professional can detect.
If you have any concerns, it's best for us to see your child for an easy consultation visit. We'll let you know what you might expect for the future if there is no need to start now.
Common Conditions that May Require Intervention
How will you know if your child needs early orthodontic care?
It's not always easy to know if your child needs early treatment. Each patient has unique problems and what's right for one child may not be right for another. The need for early treatment for your child can only be determined after a complete study of your child's mouth by a professional, along with examination of diagnostic records.
A few things that may be identified at home are:
Early/late loss of baby teeth
Difficulty chewing or biting food
Mouth breathing
Finger or thumb sucking
Crowding, misplaced, blocked teeth
Teeth that do not come together normally
Jaws and teeth that are not proportionate to the face
With an early orthodontic evaluation, you'll be giving your child the best opportunity for a healthy, beautiful smile
Advantages of Early Treatment
When early treatment is indicated, benefits can include:
Prevention of blocked out teeth
Guiding permanent teeth to more favourable positions
Reducing the need for extraction of teeth
Reducing asymmetric growth of the face and jaw bones
Prevention of teeth becoming stuck in the bone of the palate
Prevention of teeth come in through overly thin gum tissue
Prevention of the need for jaw surgery
Lowering the risk of trauma to protruding teeth
Correction of harmful habits
Psychosocial / self-esteem benefits
Adult Orthodontics
It's never too late to feel great about your smile!
Orthodontic treatment is not just for children or teenagers – we welcome patients of all ages to our office!
Our adult orthodontic treatments are more than just the straightening of crooked teeth. Drs. Kirk focus on how your teeth fit together in the front and back to improve your day-to-day life and prevent future dental problems. Advances in technology and orthodontic techniques have created new opportunities for adults who may have missed out on much-needed childhood orthodontic care, or for adults whose smiles have deteriorated over time.
Our treatment options include:
3D Printed clear ceramic LightForce® braces
Metal braces
Some orthodontic issues can be more severe and require a surgical approach or solutions. Drs. Kirk work alongside general dentists, oral surgeons, and other dental specialists to improve the alignment of your jaw and safeguard your smile.
We'll discuss all available options to you at your first visit to help you make the right decision for your smile and lifestyle.