Welcome To North Burnaby Orthodontics

Welcome To
North Burnaby
Orthodontics

At North Burnaby Orthodontics, our goal is to create beautiful smiles and help improve your self-esteem in a fun, friendly and professional environment. With more than 15 years of working as a Certified Specialist in Orthodontics, Dr. Mah and his staff are committed to providing quality care with the use of metal braces, clear braces and Invisalign for children, teens and adults. Treatment is customized for each person and we always listen to individual goals and needs as we always strive to achieve them.

Contact our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mah. Begin the process of transforming your life by creating a beautiful and confident smile that will last a lifetime.

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ABOUT ORTHODONTICS

What Is Orthodontics?

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The technical term for these problems is “malocclusion,” which means “bad bite.” The practice of orthodontics requires professional skill in the design, application, and control of corrective appliances, such as braces, to bring teeth, lips, and jaws into proper alignment and to achieve facial balance.

What Is An Orthodontist?

All orthodontists are dentists, but only about 6 percent of dentists are orthodontists. An orthodontist is a specialist in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. Orthodontists must first attend university, and then complete a four-year dental graduate program at a university dental school. They must then successfully complete an additional two- to three-year residency program of advanced education in orthodontics. Through this training, the orthodontist learns the skills required to manage tooth movement (orthodontics) and guide facial development (dentofacial orthopedics).

Why Orthodontics?

Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This may contribute to conditions that cause not only tooth decay but also eventual gum disease and tooth loss. Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, excessive stress on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth, or misalignment of the jaw joints, which can result in chronic headaches or pain in the face or neck.

WE ARE PROUD OWNERS OF AN iTero® ELEMENT 2™ INTRAORAL SCANNER

We’ll Make a Great First Impression

The iTero Element Scanner is a digital impression system that eliminates the need for messy putty in your mouth. With our iTero Element Scanner, we can digitally capture a detailed 3D model of your teeth and gums. Not only is this process far more comfortable than the old putty based impressions, but it’s faster and can offer a superior clinical endpoint.