April 23rd, 2013
Dr. John Nikolovski Discusses the different parts of Orthodontic Braces!
There are different parts of orthodontic appliances that help in treating your case to get a normal bite. The list below can help to answer your questions below on how we get your smile nice and straight!
1) Orthodontic bracket: An orthodontic bracket is the main part of braces that help your teeth become straight. There are different types of orthodontic brackets including metal, clear ceramic braces and even self ligating braces. These brackets are glued to your teeth and then removed when your braces are finished. Also, we tie your colored elastics around these braces when you have your monthly orthodontic adjustments.
2) Orthodontic Spring: Springs are placed on the archwire and they can help push your teeth around to get a proper bite.
3) Orthodontic Hooks: Orthodontic hooks are a part of certain orthodontic brackets and they aid in allowing you to hook elastics on to help slide teeth past one another.
4) Orthodontic Archwire: This is the wire that moves your teeth. By changing different wire sizes and wire grades we can shift and slide your teeth past one another to align them into that perfect straight smile everyone desires.
5) Orthodontic Bands: These are placed on your last teeth to help act as a strong anchor of your braces. By placing a strong band at the back, there is usually less breakage of appliances
If you have any other questions, call us for a free consultation!
April 23rd, 2013
Tips To Avoid Problems When Wearing Braces!
Although you may take extreme care of your braces, they can cause soreness to your mouth. During the first month after placing your braces it is normal for your teeth to ache and for your jaw to be a little bit sore for the first few days.
Other common issues may be broken brackets, loose wires and bands which may cause temporary soreness around your lips and gums. The following guide can help determining what is wrong and what you can do at home to help.
1) Loose Orthodontic bracket. A loose orthodontic bracket occurs when a metal brace is broken and slides from side to side on the wire. Apply a small amount of orthodontic wax to the bracket temporarily. This will help with any discomfort temporarily until you can come to your next appointment
2) Loose Bands: A loose band will stay in place until your next appointment although it will be a bit wiggly if you put force on it. If brought to your Orthodontists attention they can fix it at your next appointment
3) Poking wires: You can sometimes use the end of the eraser of a pencil to help put the wire into a more comfortable place, or if you are unable to move it you can apply some wax until your next appointment
Foods to Avoid
Some foods can also help or hurt you while you’re wearing braces. Remember to cut your food into small pieces that can be easily chewed. Some foods such as apples, pizza crust, hard candy bubble gum ice cubes should be avoided.
And always remember to brush and floss thoroughly when you are cleaning your appliances!
April 23rd, 2013
Tips To Avoid Problems When Wearing Braces!
Although you may take extreme care of your braces, they can cause soreness to your mouth. During the first month after placing your braces it is normal for your teeth to ache and for your jaw to be a little bit sore for the first few days.
Other common issues may be broken brackets, loose wires and bands which may cause temporary soreness around your lips and gums. The following guide can help determining what is wrong and what you can do at home to help.
1) Loose Orthodontic bracket. A loose orthodontic bracket occurs when a metal brace is broken and slides from side to side on the wire. Apply a small amount of orthodontic wax to the bracket temporarily. This will help with any discomfort temporarily until you can come to your next appointment
2) Loose Bands: A loose band will stay in place until your next appointment although it will be a bit wiggly if you put force on it. If brought to your Orthodontists attention they can fix it at your next appointment
3) Poking wires: You can sometimes use the end of the eraser of a pencil to help put the wire into a more comfortable place, or if you are unable to move it you can apply some wax until your next appointment
Foods to Avoid
Some foods can also help or hurt you while you’re wearing braces. Remember to cut your food into small pieces that can be easily chewed. Some foods such as apples, pizza crust, hard candy bubble gum ice cubes should be avoided.
And always remember to brush and floss thoroughly when you are cleaning your appliances!
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January 24th, 2013
Dr. John Nikolovski your Brooklin Orthodontist Discusses Different types of bite problems
Your dental bite - or the way your teeth meet together can affect a number of different things, including speech, breathing or even the way your look. Dental Malocclusions can also cause your teeth to wear down, chip or crowd over time.
There are a few main types of bite patterns including a crossbite, underbite or overbite. Dr. John Nikolovski your
Whitby Invisalign Orthodontist explains the difference between the three types of bites.
Crossbites
There are a few different crossbites that are classified in different groups. First a posterior crossbite is a crossbite that occurs when the upper jaw is too narrow for the lower jaw. The teeth on one or both sides are too narrow to fit with the lower teeth properly and this condition can cause wear of the teeth.
A second type of crossbite is when one or more on the top are stuck in behind of the bottom teeth. This is called a localized anterior (front) crossbite
Underbites
An underbite occurs when the lower teeth are too far forward from the top teeth and these conditions can be caused by jaw growth anomalies. Treatment for this type of problem can range from an straight forward 2 year comprehensive orthodontic treatment or a more complex treatment involving corrective jaw surgery.
Overbites (Overjet)
An overbite on the other had occurs when your lower jaw is too small for your upper in the front to back dimension of space. A more correct dental term for this problem is called overjet. Fortunately this problem can be treated with braces and functional appliances or surgery if the problem is very severe.
If you have any concerns or questions please contact our office for further information or a free consultation
January 24th, 2013
What should you do to keep your braces clean during treatment?
If you are undergoing orthodontic treatment at our Whitby Orthodontist office you may have a few questions about brushing and flossing during orthodontic treatment. First, your durham orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski says that increasing your brushing frequency can help with keeping your teeth and gums very healthy during treament.
Another good tip is to try your best to floss daily to remove any trapped food particles that may be stuck in between your teeth and gums. With braces flossing is very important. What Dr. John Nikolovski of Durham Orthodonticsrecommends is brushing at least once per day to ensure proper oral health care. Your Brooklin Ontario Orthodontist always recommends to brush above and below your orthodontic archwire to ensure all plaque removal.
Proper brushing technique includes brushing both above and below your orthodontic braces and archwires. The image below shows how you can accomplish this. Make certain to brush both your front and back teeth to try to remove all plaque around your brackets
Another handy tool recommended by Ajax Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski is a proxy brush to get into those hard to reach areas under your orthodontic wire and around yourmetal or clear ceramic brackets. We include a proxy brush with every oral hygiene kit after placing your braces on.
Finally, we always regular dental check ups and cleanings with your dental provider when undergoing treatment.
January 24th, 2013
What should you do to keep your braces clean during treatment?
If you are undergoing orthodontic treatment at our Whitby Orthodontist office you may have a few questions about brushing and flossing during orthodontic treatment. First, your durham orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski says that increasing your brushing frequency can help with keeping your teeth and gums very healthy during treament.
Another good tip is to try your best to floss daily to remove any trapped food particles that may be stuck in between your teeth and gums. With braces flossing is very important. What Dr. John Nikolovski of Durham Orthodontics recommends is brushing at least once per day to ensure proper oral health care. Your Brooklin Ontario Orthodontist always recommends to brush above and below your orthodontic archwire to ensure all plaque removal.
Proper brushing technique includes brushing both above and below your orthodontic braces and archwires. The image below shows how you can accomplish this. Make certain to brush both your front and back teeth to try to remove all plaque around your brackets
Another handy tool recommended by Ajax Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski is a proxy brush to get into those hard to reach areas under your orthodontic wire and around your metal or clear ceramic brackets. We include a proxy brush with every oral hygiene kit after placing your braces on.
Finally, we always regular dental check ups and cleanings with your dental provider when undergoing treatment.
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December 3rd, 2012
Dr. John Nikolovski and the Durham Orthodontics team were proud to be personally involved in the Santa Claus Parade in Whitby Ontario!
The entire team was handing out FREE hot chocolate to warm everyone up on a cold winters day!!!! Over 1000 cups of warm Tim Hortons Hot chocolate was enjoyed by the participants, event organizers and kids and adults enjoying the parade!
For anyone who met us at the Parade yesterday and would like a free consultation, please contact our office at 905-665-4747
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October 22nd, 2012
Brooklin Ontario Orthodontist discusses retainer wear!
Dr. John Nikolovski, your Whitby Ontario Orthodontist explains that when the time for removing your braces arrives it can be both an exciting and confusing time as you are faced to choose between a fixed or removable retainer. Knowing about each type of your retainer can help with some of the confusion.
Permanent Retainers
A permanent retainer is a small wire placed in behind your teeth for life. Having a permanent retainer glued in can help reduce the chance of relapse, as the patient does not need to worry about wearing their retainer night time.
A permanent retainer can hold your teeth for a longer period of time as teeth can shift naturally as we age. One negative aspect to fixed retainers is home care and hygiene. Some patients find it more difficult to floss around a fixed retainer, but Dr. John Nikolovski, your Whitby Orthodontist can show you effective ways to floss fairly quickly with your permanent retainer.
Removable Retainers
Removable retainers on the other hand can be placed in at bedtime and removed in the morning when you begin your day. Its great at holding your final result if it is worn properly. Your Ajax Orthodontist Dr. Nikolovski warns however that a removable retainer can be forgotten at times, which can lead to relapse over a long period of time.
Brushing and flossing is much easier with a removable retainer as the retainer can be easily removed. Removable retainers effective as long as they are used as they are directed.
One of the most important things to remember is that wearing your retianer as instructed is the most important thing after your braces are removed.
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July 30th, 2012
At Durham Orthodontics your Orthodontist In Ajax Ontario offers many different treatment options. We offer Invisalign, and Invisalign Teen to our patients both of which can have great treatment results. Clear orthodontic braces and metal braces are an option as well as self ligating braces.
Invisalign treatment are a series of clear aligners trays that are removable, which the patient changes every two weeks. This clear treatment approach allows for you to have an almost invisible treatment, and great oral hygiene!! Invisalign can be used by both adults and teens, meaning a large range of people can discover the benefits of this clear treatment technique.
Schedule a complimentary consultation today at Durham Orthodontics today!
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July 19th, 2012
Did you know, Durham Orthodontics is located just a short 15 minute drive from Oshawa Ontario?
With Our convenient location in central Whitby, our Whitby Orthodontist office is a convenient short drive from almost any region in Durham, Ontario including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Brooklin and Oshawa.
By scheduling a
free consultation today, you can discover what a difference braces can make to your smile.
July 18th, 2012
Did you know, Durham Orthodontics is located just a short 10 minute drive from Brooklin, Ontario?
With Our convenient location in north Whitby, our Whitby Orthodontist office is a convenient short drive from Brooklin, Ontario.
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July 16th, 2012
Orthodontic elastics are always a very important part of your orthodontic treatment if Brooklin Invisalign dentist Dr. Nikolovski recommends them during your orthodontic care. As with anything else when wearing braces in Whitby, Ontario it is very important that you follow elastic wear instructions during treatment.
Elastics during your orthodontic treatment in Ajax Ontario can help to align your bite or can help push your teeth around to line up properly. Specific instructions will be given during your orthodontic care on how to place elastics and in what direction Dr. John Nikolovski will want your elastics placed.
Proper elastic wear can make orthodontic treatment in Whitby, Ontario shorter if worn properly and for the right amount of time.
ALways remember the following rules with elastic wear. First you won’t be able to open your mouth fully, so your elastics can be removed during meal time. Other times, your Brooklin Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski may recommend your elastics to only be worn at night time when a small shifting is needed to correct your bite. Always be careful with your rubber bands as they can snap if you open your mouth too wide!!
If elastics are not worn when asked, it can prolong treatment time and it may make it more difficult to get a good bite, so always do your best to wear them, to allow you to obtain that beautiful new smile.
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July 15th, 2012
Get Social With Durham Orthodontics!!
March 30th, 2012
Your Durham Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski has integrated social media to change the way we communicate with our dental collegues, patients and friends.
By logging onto our social networks, you can keep up to date on the latest announcements, contests and prizes and office announcements from your Invisalign in Whitby Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski. Our state of the art orthodontic practice communicates actively on social networking sites like
Facebook ,
Twitter,
Youtube,
LinkedIn and
Google+
On Facebook our most popular social networking site, we can keep you up-to-date about our latest offerings, including Invisalign in Whitby, Ontario, or special promotions on clear and metal braces in Whitby, Ontario. A large part of our practice is based on the concept of open communication and there is no better way to communicate than on Facebook.
Also, by liking our Whitby Orthodontist office on Facebook, you are automatically entered in our reoccurring contests and prizes!
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July 14th, 2012
Great question! When you first come in for your initial FREE consultation Dr. John Nikolovski, your Whitby, Ajax, Brooklin, Pickering, Oshawa Orthodontist will conduct a comprehensive examination to assess your oral health and make a determination on how to proceed with treatment.
Your orthodontic evaluation will consist of an oral and facial examination to assess your oral health.We will then have you take intraoral and photographs like the ones below. This allows us to show you all of the orthodontic problems that need correction.
Finally, we take a panoramic radiograph (x-ray) to help diagnose any pathology, dental or skeletal discrepancies which can impact your orthodontic or dental health.
During our initial 30 minute consultation we will discuss all treatment options with you.
Our Whitby Orthodontist feels it’s important to take the time to carefully examine your diagnostic records after your consultation so that we can more thoroughly prepare for your orthodontic treatment. This also gives you the proper amount of time for you to make an informed decision without feeling rushed into treatment.
If you are seeking orthodontics in Ajax for your child, Braces in Whitby, Ontario, or Invisalign in Brooklin we ask that as many people as possible attend the initial consultation.
Give us a call today and schedule a consultation! We look forward to hearing from you!
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July 13th, 2012
What an amazing outcome on our whitby orthodontist practice! Here are some images below of our new state of the art orthodontic practice located in Whitby, Ontario and serving Whitby, Ajax, Brooklin, Oshawa, Pickering and Scarborough!
With a very clean and efficient orthodontic office design, we were able to create something truly unique in the Durham Region. Our contemporary Whitby Orthodontic office has many comforts including a large reception room, an open concept design for our clinic, with a private treatment room offering privacy for adult treatment. We also offer free WiFi and Nintendo Wii gaming station to enjoy while waiting for your orthodontic adjustment appointment.
Whether you are searching for an Orthodontist in Ajax, Brooklin, Whitby, Oshawa or Pickering, we promise to provide you with an orthodontic experience and service second to none in the Durham Region.
Call today to schedule a Complimentary Consultation .
June 25th, 2012
Here at Durham Orthodontics, Whitby Ontario Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski understands that some people seek a perfect smile, but do not want to wear metal braces to achieve great results.
Invisalign uses a series of clear removable aligners as an alternative approach to metal or clear orthodontic braces and wires.
By scheduling a complimentary consultation, Dr. Nikolovski can determine if you are an invisalign candidate!
Call us at 905-665-4747 to discover why everyone in the Durham Region is smiling!
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June 3rd, 2012
Want to win an IPAD? Enter our "Like" us on facebook/Refer-A-Friend to Durham Orthodontics contest!!
The contest ends on July 31, 2012 and the winner will be drawn from a raffle in our office. There is no limit to how many friends you send, the more friends you send, the more your name is entered into the raffle.
GOOD LUCK!
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May 27th, 2012
Many have asked us about thumbsucking...is it a problem?
At Durham Orthodontics concerned parents ask us about thumbsucking. Your Whitby Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski explains that under some circumstances many children can suck their thumb up to the ages of 4 years old and not cause any damage to the oral cavity.
However if thumb-sucking continues to occur past the eruption of the permanent teeth, an anterior open bite can occur which may require early phase I orthodontic intervention, and cause problems with proper growth and development of the jaws.
If you are a worried parent, please schedule a complementary consultation at Durham Orthodontics and we can discuss treatment and early options for intervention.
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May 26th, 2012
What are the most common questions our patients have about Orthodontics? Your Whitby Orthodontist and Durham Orthodontist Dr. Nikolovski has all the answers.
At what age should I seek an initial orthodontic consultation?
The American and Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommend a full orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7. Some orthodontic problems are easier to correct if detected at an earlier age, before jaw growth has stopped. Early or imperceptive orthodontic treatment can stop some orthodontic issues before they get worse.
What is Phase I and Phase II Orthodontics?
Orthodontics falls into two main categories. Phase I orthodontics also known as "early interceptive" orthodontics is a short limited phase of orthodontic treatment that usually occurs around the age of 7 to 10 years old, typically before all of the permanent teeth have erupted. This treatment is traditionally used to stop a problem from becoming more severe, and is commonly used to correct crossbites, underbites, or preventing harmful oral habits. Phase II orthodontic treatment typically involves a full two year treatment to align all of the adult teeth once they have erupted. Phase II orthodontics begins at around the age of 10 to 13.
Are Braces painful?
Placing orthodontic appliances on your teeth is not painful. Once your braces are placed and connected with an archwire, there may be a day or two of soreness afterwards. Typically after a period of a few weeks and once a patient is used to the appliances, there is not much discomfort.
Should I still go to my dentist for regular dental care?
Routine dental care is extremely important when wearing orthodontic appliances. Regular cleanings at 6 month intervals and cavity screening should be a priority when patients have their braces on as food and plaque can accumulate around the orthodontic appliances. Whitby has many skilled dentists in the area that can keep your teeth in excellent shape during treatment.
How long will I have to wear braces for?
The time a patient has orthodontic appliances on usually depends on the severity of their orthodontic problem. For a phase I treatment, typically the treatment is around 6-8 months. For a full phase II orthodontic treatment, appliances can remain in place for approximately 2 years or longer.
Do you have any more questions? Contact Durham Orthodontics and Whitby Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski can answer more questions by scheduling a complementary initial examination.
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May 23rd, 2012
Dr. John Nikolovski is your Whitby and Durham Region Invisalign and Invisalign Teen Provider!
Did you know Dr. John Nikolovski is one of the most sought after Invisalign and Invisalign Teen providers in the Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Brooklin, Pickering regions?
At Durham Orthodontics we are up to date with the latest in clear aligner therapy by being an Invisalign and Invisalign Teen provider.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign uses a series of custom made clear aligners created from custom molds taken from you. After wearing clear aligner, your teeth gradually shift into a new straighter position. This is done with no metal, wires or other visible orthodontic material glued to your teeth. An as always, it is one of the clearest options when straightening your teeth as most individuals will not even know you are wearing any custom aligners.
During your 30 minute Initial Complementary Consultation at our Whitby Orthodontics office Dr. Nikolovski can determine if you are an invisalign candidate, and can let you know what your options are regarding comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
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May 22nd, 2012
Dr. John Nikolovski and the Durham Orthodontics team are only a few days away from opening a new state of the art orthodontic practice in the heart of Whitby, Ontario!
Our new practice is located at 3100 Brock Street North, In Whitby Ontario, and we provide orthodontic treatment including traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen and lingual braces.
By choosing to serve the durham region, and choosing a central Whitby location, we can provide quality orthodontic care for the communities of Whitby, Brooklin, Ajax, Oshawa and Pickering.
All consultations are complementary....schedule yours to discover why everyone in the Durham Region is smiling.
