Braces Guides
Browse the Surrey braces learning centre by the question you are trying to answer. These guides cover treatment choices, age-specific concerns, daily care, bite problems, costs, retainers and local Surrey information.
Choosing treatment
Braces in SurreyStart with the fundamentals of fixed orthodontic treatment.Types of bracesCompare fixed appliance options.Metal bracesHow conventional fixed braces work.Clear ceramic bracesA less noticeable fixed-braces option.InvisalignUnderstand branded clear-aligner treatment.Braces vs InvisalignCompare fixed and removable orthodontic treatment.
Children, teens and adults
Children's orthodonticsTiming, growth and deciding when treatment should begin.Kids' braces in SurreyA practical parent guide to active braces treatment.Teen bracesSchool, sports, hygiene and treatment responsibilities.Adult orthodonticsBroader treatment considerations for adults.Adult braces in SurreyPractical issues for adults choosing fixed braces.Invisalign for teensClear-aligner considerations for teenagers.
Living with braces
Life with bracesThe broad day-to-day braces guide.Cleaning bracesBrushing, interdental cleaning and gum health.Eating with bracesFoods to modify or avoid.Sports & mouthguardsProtecting teeth and appliances during sports.Orthodontic elasticsWhy prescribed elastic wear matters.Treatment timeWhat can affect how long braces take.Braces emergenciesBroken brackets, wires and dental trauma.
Bite and alignment concerns
Crowded teethWhy crowding happens and how space is managed.Overbite & underbiteUnderstand vertical and front-to-back bite relationships.Crossbite & open biteHow upper and lower teeth can meet incorrectly.Palatal expandersExpansion in selected growing patients.Surgical orthodonticsWhen orthodontics may be coordinated with jaw surgery.Braces and jaw surgeryThe orthodontic role before and after surgery.
Cost, planning and retention
Cost of braces in SurreyWhat to compare in an orthodontic estimate.Financial informationFees, insurance and payment arrangements.Orthodontic insurance in BCQuestions to ask about orthodontic benefits.Orthodontic consultationWhat to expect before choosing treatment.Retainers after bracesMaintaining the result after active treatment.Broken or lost retainerWhat to do when a retainer is damaged or missing.Orthodontic relapseWhy teeth can move after treatment.
Surrey and the recommended practice
Areas we serveExplore practical Surrey community information.GuildfordThe office's immediate Surrey community.Dr. Aly KananiMeet one of the Guildford Orthodontic Centre orthodontists.Dr. Aida MesbahiMeet one of the Guildford Orthodontic Centre orthodontists.Orthodontic teamMeet the doctors and learn about the care team.Contact & directionsGuildford Orthodontic Centre location and contact information.
Educational information is not a diagnosis
Use these guides to prepare questions and understand common orthodontic concepts. An individual assessment is needed to determine which treatment, if any, is appropriate for a particular patient.