Office Hours Monday 10 am - 6 pm Tuesday 12 pm - 7 pm Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm Thursday 12 pm - 7 pm Saturday 9 am - 4 pm Contact Us Bristol Dental Clinic 512 Bristol Road West, Suite 11B Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3Z1 Phone: 905 712 3409 Fax: 905 712 9917

Orthodontics Orthodontic treatment is the method of straightening or moving teeth to improve the appearance of the teeth and how they work and also to improve the function of a patient's teeth and bite. Orthodontic treatment may consist of: Removable appliances and/or retainers Full or partial braces, including "Invisible" braces Extractions of primary teeth Headgear Orthodontic treatments are often performed on children but adults can also benefit from the many available treatments for straightening and moving teeth. Children should be screened (assessed) starting at age 7 as early intervention is usually most beneficial. Preventive Orthodontics Preventive orthodontic treatment includes the control of cavities and decay to prevent tooth loss. It also includes the use of space maintainers to prevent drifting of permanent teeth as well as early detection of any abnormalities. Interceptive Orthodontics Interceptive orthodontics means to correct problems are they develop rather than correcting them after they develop. Samples of interceptive orthodontics include the extraction of primary or permanent teeth to eliminate overcrowding or removing primary teeth that may cause misalignment. Corrective Orthodontics Corrective orthodontics is the use of appliances, retainers and braces to correct problems in a patient's bite or teeth. Corrective orthodontics restores teeth back to their full function.

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