Those of you who have seen me recently have noticed that some big changes are soon arriving in my life. My husband, Shubh, and I are very happy to be expecting our first child early in the new year. It is an exciting time for us and we cannot wait to meet our little one!
During my brief time away, Dr. Tran, Dr. Kazmi, Dr. Rhemtulla and Dr. Le as well as the rest of the staff at Signal Hill Dental Centre will be available to meet any dental needs you may have.

I look forward to seeing you all when I return to work and I wish both you and your families a very Happy New Year and holiday season.

This modern approach to straightening teeth relies on a custom-made series of tooth aligners that resemble a mouth guard. Because they are created individually for each patient, they are designed to fit only your set of teeth so that they are comfortable and effective. They are made of virtually invisible plastic that is worn over your teeth so that your teeth can be gradually realigned giving you a straight and attractive smile. Patients are given a new set of plastic aligners every 2 weeks or so, each set designed to make slight adjustments to the alignment of your teeth.

There are certainly more popular alternatives for straightening teeth, but few are as comfortable or cosmetically appealing as Invisalign. As mentioned, the aligners are virtually invisible so most people in your day to day life will have no idea that you are undergoing a tooth-straightening procedure. Invisalign therefore make a popular choice for adults who are concerned about how they look and feel. Even teenagers today are partial to Invisalign because they are not met with the same level of stigma associated with metal braces.

Invisalign treatment begins when your dentist takes pictures, x-rays and dental impressions of your teeth. These images are then used to create digital 3-D image of your teeth so your dentist can determine your best treatment plan. The exact movements of your teeth will be mapped out and your doctor will be able to show you a virtual demonstration of each stage of treatment.

Once your treatment plan has been determined, your custom aligners will be manufactured. Each clear aligner is created with your specific treatment plan in mind. Made from BPA-free plastic, these aligners fit comfortably over your teeth so that you won’t experience any irritation in your cheeks and gums, unlike traditional braces. You can wear these aligners all day, removing them only to brush and floss your teeth or eat. Each set of aligners will gently and gradually move your teeth into a straight position.

The entire Invisalign process requires only a few visits to your dentist, approximately twice a month, to get you started with a new set of aligners. At each stage of treatment, you will return to your dentist or orthodontist in order to monitor your progress. Treatment typically lasts for about a year, although each patient is different. Nevertheless, at the end of your Invisalign treatment you should be happy to see a new, straighter smile that gives you the confidence to smile.

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The Velscope is a handheld tool that emits a safe blue light into the mouth.  It is the first oral cancer screening device to incorporate fluorescence visualization technology to help detect abnormal tissue, including cancer and precancer.  The Velsope procedure is safe painless, non-invasive, and uses no rinses or stains.

If the dentist is sufficiently suspicious of the tissue detected, a surgical biopsy is conducted.  Only when an oral pathologist reads the results of this biopsy can a diagnosis be made.  It is the first device of this kind to be approved by the FDA and HealthCanada.

Visit the Velscope website for more information:  www.velscope.com