Orthodontic Insights & Smile Tips

Orthodontic treatment can influence facial balance by improving jaw alignment, lip support, and overall symmetry. While changes are usually subtle, correcting bite issues like overbites or underbites can enhance your jawline, cheeks, and facial proportions over time. In this guide from Oasis Orthodontics, we explain what facial changes to expect with braces, common myths about “braces face,” and how treatment is planned to support both function and aesthetics.

Invisalign cleaning crystals are specially formulated packets that dissolve in water to deep-clean your clear aligners. If you’ve just started

An underbite is more than a cosmetic concern. When your lower teeth sit in front of your upper teeth, it

Some people are born without certain teeth. It sounds unusual, but this condition is more common than you might think.

By age 7, children have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, allowing orthodontists to evaluate jaw growth patterns, bite development, and space for incoming teeth. Some children need earlier evaluation if they show warning signs like difficulty chewing, mouth breathing, early tooth loss, or prolonged thumb sucking.

Most dental insurance plans in Canada cover 50% to 80% of orthodontic costs, but coverage comes with important limitations. Lifetime maximums typically range from $2,000 to $5,000 per person, and many plans only cover patients under 18 years old.