Dr. Ziedenberg is proud to announce he has been asked to begin a part time teaching appointment in the graduate orthodontic clinic at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry.   This is the clinic that trains the orthodontists at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Z has a teaching history at the faculty for over 30 years in the undergraduate.

Please help us welcome Dr. Stephanie Grossman to the team. Dr. Grossman is covering Dr. Yona while she is on maternity leave until January 31st – 2027.

Dr. Stephanie Grossman pursued her dental degree in sunny South Florida at Nova Southeastern University. She graduated with honours, and was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honour Society. She then completed her orthodontic.

Meet the Expert Behind the Smile: Dr. Yona! 

We’re so lucky to have Dr. Yona Vandersluis-Solomon on our team! She brings incredible heart and expertise to our practice.
 Hospital & Teaching: Dr. Yona splits her time between our office, being on staff at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and.

The Embrace of ‘Brace Face’

Check out this article!!

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When it comes to your medical history, tell your dentist everything.

Your dental professional wants to provide the best possible treatment for you, as safety as possible. Many health conditions, ranging from heart problems to allergies, even certain medications, can affect the way your dentist needs to approach your care.

Mouth guards are used to protect the teeth from damage or injury in contact sports, especially for people who wear braces. Putting your mouth guard on before playing sports is going to be the most effective way to protect your braces and teeth from breakage.

A few examples of the types of permanent damage and/or tooth injury that contact.

Permanent retainers are often recommended by orthodontists after braces to prevent your teeth from moving back to their original place. Permanent or fixed retainers are made from braided wire that is glued to your teeth.

Most orthodontists use a mixture of permanent and removable retainers for the best long-term results.

The pros of a permanent.

Everyone notices a beautiful smile but there are many other advantages to straightening your teeth that are very important!

Teeth are meant to fit a specific way and when the they don’t fit it can cause long term damage to your teeth. This damage can include tooth wear, damaged enamel, thinning enamel, gum recession and increase.

Flossing is a vital step in maintaining good dental health, but it becomes even more important when you are wearing braces. Flossing keeps your teeth and gums healthy by removing food particles from your mouth that promote the growth of bacteria. These food particles are often impossible to remove with brushing alone. When you are wearing braces,.

Your braces have been removed and it is time to begin the final, and VERY important, phase of your orthodontic treatment – the RETENTION phase.

There is a very strong tendency for tooth position to change once your braces have been removed. Teeth will tend to “rebound” towards their original positions. As well, teeth change positions.