Straighten Your Smile with Glenashton Dental Centre
At Glenashton Dental Centre in Oakville, we believe that a straight, well-aligned smile isn’t just about appearance—it’s about health, comfort, and confidence. Orthodontic treatment helps align teeth and jaws for improved bite function, oral hygiene, and long-term dental stability.
By evenly distributing bite pressure across your teeth, orthodontics protects your enamel, gums, and jaw joints, helping maintain a healthy, beautiful smile for years to come.
Orthodontic appliances, such as braces or clear aligners, use gentle and consistent pressure to gradually move teeth into their ideal positions. This process encourages your body to remodel the supporting bone around each tooth—a natural process that allows teeth to settle securely into their new alignment.
As teeth move, new bone forms to stabilize their position. Proper bone deposition and healthy periodontal ligaments are essential to ensure a stable and lasting result.
Traditional Metal Braces
Metal braces are the most common and time-tested orthodontic treatment. They consist of metal brackets, an archwire, and elastic ligatures (rubber bands) that guide your teeth into alignment.
Modern metal braces are smaller, more comfortable, and more efficient than ever before.
Self-Ligating Braces
Unlike traditional braces, self-ligating braces use a specialized clip instead of elastic ties to hold the wire in place. This allows for smoother tooth movement, fewer adjustments, and often shorter treatment times.
Ceramic and Gold Braces
For patients seeking a more aesthetic option, ceramic braces blend with your natural tooth color for a discreet appearance. Gold-plated braces are also available for those who prefer a unique look or have sensitivities to nickel, a component of stainless steel.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are custom-made and placed on the inside (tongue side) of your teeth, making them virtually invisible from the outside. They are an excellent option for patients seeking a discreet alternative to traditional braces.
Clear Aligners (Invisalign® and Similar Systems)
Clear, removable aligners—such as Invisalign®—offer a convenient and nearly invisible way to straighten teeth. Each set of aligners gently shifts your teeth into position without the use of wires or brackets. Aligners are ideal for mild to moderate alignment issues. However, more complex cases involving jaw surgery, extractions, or palate expansion may still require traditional braces for optimal results.
At Glenashton Dental Centre, we use the latest in digital imaging, 3D treatment planning, and precision wire-bending robotics to design truly personalized orthodontic care. These innovations improve accuracy, comfort, and efficiency—helping you achieve your best smile in less time.
Whether you’re considering braces, aligners, or another orthodontic option, our team at Glenashton Dental Centre in Oakville will guide you through every step of your journey. We tailor every treatment plan to your unique needs, ensuring that your smile is not only straighter—but healthier and more confident.
Book your orthodontic consultation today to discover which treatment option is right for you.