It can be tricky to treat when you wear braces; a serious downfall when Halloween rolls around. However, with a little ingenuity, you can partake in the treats without compromising your braces and oral treatment plan set forth by our Vancouver orthodontist and staff. While we would rather tell [...]
In a perfect world, one would know the exact amount of time it will take for braces to correct your teeth. Unfortunately, the world of orthodontia doesn’t really work that way. However, what we can say is that our Vancouver orthodontist and staff does everything possible in order to make sure [...]
The majority of our Vancouver orthodontist patients who wear retainers are gearing up to head back to school. This means getting school supplies together, registering for classes, getting a haircut and preparing the mind for a new level of learning. And, while the start of school feels like the [...]
If you think our Vancouver orthodontist only straightens teeth, think again. Our office covers a variety of services all related to the structure of your oral cavity. One common issue we see is patients who experience pain in their jaw. Anatomically speaking, their temporomandibular joints, or[...]
We all wish we could go back to when we were children, at one point or another. Perhaps you wish for the days when you didn’t have to groan, bending over to put on your shoes. Maybe you think back to how active you once were and wonder why it’s so hard to lose weight now? Being a kid was [...]
The idea behind dentistry is to not only provide you with clean teeth, but to help maintain your oral health and heart and body health. Your oral cavity is interconnected to your entire body; possibly giving new meaning to the saying, ‘You are what you eat.’ But it isn’t just about the [...]
The word orthodontist brings to mind images of metal braces and retainers. But, that’s not all we are about at our Vancouver orthodontist office. As school comes to an end for many, we want to remind you that we also offer teeth whitening services. Graduation day is just weeks away for high [...]
With the beginning of spring comes the start of spring sports. Soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, baseball and softball players are loading up on equipment and getting ready for the first games of the season. If you partake in sports, do you have your uniform ready to go? How about a mouthguard? [...]
With all the sweets that have become a part of the Valentine’s Day tradition, Vancouver orthodontist Dr. Croft and his team have a few suggestions to any of you who wear braces. We know sweets can be tempting and difficult to resist, but your oral health and beautiful smile is our goal. [...]
Poster from Academy of American Poets. Each year, the month of April is set aside as National Poetry Month. It is a time to celebrate poets and their craft. National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the world. None of us at Columbia Orthodontics claim to be poets, but [...]