Mon to Fri: 8 am - 6 pm, Sat and Sun: Closed
Clear aligners are a discrete treatment option, making them popular with adults and working professionals who want to straighten their teeth without traditional braces. Dr. Shimanto Purkayastha is an Invisalign accredited specialist orthodontist with extensive experience in clear aligner treatment. This revolutionary orthodontic treatment option consists of clear removable aligners that (...)
Just like any area of the body, the teeth and jaw feel the impacts of age, while the habits we develop over a lifetime can add up to have dire consequences for our dental health. That’s why we stress the fact orthodontic treatment isn’t just about having a beaming, straight (...)
Whether you’re an adult looking to undergo orthodontic treatment or you are seeking an orthodontist to assess and treat your child, finding the right professional to work with is critical. The orthodontic journey can span years and should see you emerge at the end with a beaming smile that sets (...)
From the moment those tiny teeth start to surface at about the age of six months, children’s teeth offer a fascinating insight into the amazing capabilities of the human body. Designed to arrive right on cue as children start to eat solids and speak, only to be replaced by larger (...)
Just as every personality is individual and every face is unique, so is every smile. Importantly, the orthodontic treatment required to enhance and perfect that smile will also be specific to an individual. The upshot is one size will never fit all when it comes to orthodontics, which is why (...)
Getting orthodontic treatment can be an overwhelming process, but not understanding what language your specialist orthodontist is speaking can be even more confusing. To help you through your orthodontic journey, Norwest Orthodontics has put together a list of braces terminology of new words that you are likely to hear over (...)
Your mouth is a very sensitive part of your body, and small changes can introduce some discomfort during orthodontic treatment. The first pain for many may come a few hours after the braces are first put in place. Unfortunately, this is due your braces being new and sometimes they can irritate (...)
Orthodontics is a specialist field of dentistry dealing with correcting alignment issues that your teeth or jaw may have. Orthodontists often treat issues such as overbites, underbites, spacing between teeth, and crowded teeth. Proper alignment of your teeth is important, both for your confidence and your health. While a dentist (...)
When it comes to self-confidence, your teeth and smile have a lot to do with how you feel and man adults who did not get orthodontic treatment as young adults still have concerns with the way their teeth look or feel. An attractive smile is a strong asset to have; (...)
Excess saliva can be a common side effect when you first get braces; however patients need not be concerned as it doesn’t last too long. Anything you place in your mouth sets off receptors in your brain, producing more saliva to prepare to digest food. So when you add braces (...)
