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A fast, gentle, reliable way to accelerate your orthodontics.

Dr. Daniel Ma is dedicated to staying on the cutting-edge of orthodontic treatment technology, and we’re always on the lookout for treatments that can improve your overall orthodontic experience. This is why Dr. Ma and our team are excited to offer our Vancouver, BC patients accelerated orthodontic treatment with AcceleDent Aura!

If you’re interested in improving the aesthetics of your smile, but don’t want to spend years in braces, AcceleDent Aura could be right for you. AcceleDent Aura provides our patients with the convenient option of speeding up their orthodontic treatment in a safe, gentle, and non-invasive way using the latest clinically proven technology. Using this pain-free, easy appliance, you'll achieve your most perfect smile up to 50% faster than with traditional braces alone.

AcceleDent Aura is cleared by the FDA and its vibration is a reasonable and safe approach for accelerating tooth movement. In fact, the vibration is actually less forceful than an electric toothbrush, so it’s completely safe and comfortable to use. It can also reduce discomfort associated with tooth movement from traditional braces and Invisalign®.

So, how does AcceleDent work?

AcceleDent Aura is a light, comfortable, and hands-free appliance that is used 20 minutes per day as a complement to your orthodontic treatment. By utilizing SoftPulse Technology™, the precisely-calibrated micropulses gently stimulates your own biology, encouraging accelerated bone remodeling and tooth movement.

Would you like to accelerate your orthodontic treatment? Contact Dr. Daniel Ma to schedule an AcceleDent Aura consultation at our Vancouver orthodontic office today!

Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during the toddler years. But many are unaware of when orthodontic treatment should begin. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, the ideal age for an orthodontic evaluation is age seven or before, when children usually have a mixture of adult and baby teeth. Although treatment usually will not begin until one to five years after the initial evaluation, the evaluation is helpful in determining whether your child has any problems with emerging teeth -- regardless of how subtle.

Children have more formidable bone structures than teenagers and adults, and as they grow, orthodontic appliances can help guide jaw growth, which may prevent the development of an overbite or under-bite, as well as tooth crowding due to space limitations. Orthodontic treatment is also helpful for guiding newly emerging adult teeth into a proper alignment, which is not only aesthetically advantageous, but also helpful in preventing tooth decay.

Why Early Evaluation?
Taking your child to the orthodontist for an evaluation means that you may be able to identify problems with the jaw and teeth early when they are still easy to treat. Early treatment often equals a more simplified treatment plan, which is beneficial to both children and their parents. Often, earlier treatment can cost less to correct a problem than delayed treatment.
If a problem is detected, our team will discuss corrective options and provide a recommended treatment schedule. Depending on your child's orthodontic needs, he or she may benefit from:

• Palatial Spacers - Helpful for correcting a crossbite by expanding the width of the upper jaw.
• Fixed Functional Appliance - Helpful for correcting severe upper tooth protrusion.
• Headgear - Helpful for guiding healthy growth of new teeth and the jaw. Headgear is removable, but usually must be worn at least 10 hours per day.

If your child is approaching the age of seven, or has already surpassed his or her seventh birthday, it is time to schedule an appointment for an initial examination.

Summer is here! Kids and adults alike will now be spending more time outside being active and enjoying the hotter temperatures. What’s better on a hot summer day than a delicious treat that will cool you down after doing something active in the summer sun? Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have just the thing, Watermelon Sorbet! You can find the complete recipe below:

Watermelon Sorbet

Ingredients
• ¾ cup water
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 to 3 cups watermelon, diced, no seeds or rind
Directions
In a small saucepan, heat the water, sugar, and lime juice on medium high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Chill this “syrup” at least 20 minutes. In the meantime, place the watermelon chunks in a food processor or blender and liquefy them. Add the chilled syrup to the watermelon puree and blend. Freeze sorbet in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately.

Happy Summer!