We understand that trying to find a nearby orthodontist you can trust is difficult, that is why we make it easy for you to work with us.
Yorkdale
(416) 781-4200
care@thewireworks.ca
2994 Dufferin St, North York
Barrie
(705) 737-0343
smile@thewireworks.ca
4 Checkley St, Suite 301, Barrie
We have always had an in-house orthodontic manufacturing lab at the Wireworks to make all of our appliances. This has added to our clinical abilities, being able to create customized appliance solutions for our patients. We were able to keep before and after treatment digital 3D study models for our patients going back to about 2013.
This is an asset for our patients, as it provides a unique recovery tool if teeth shift years later. Most practices are still not doing this today for various reasons.
Lately we invested in newer welding technology that allows us to create more durable appliances. Traditionally, and still now, most appliances are soldered.
Soldering has several disadvantages, the main one being challenges with heat control leading to overheating damage in the area of the solder joint, which weakens the attachment and peripheral areas, leading to more failures over time.
Our 3D study model is how we work on your case/treatment plans. We scan your impressions or use our intraoral scanner (to avoid taking impressions) to get a digital image. We use special software that imports the images to create a model of your mouth. We receive our measurements and analysis from here. Our lab uses these digital models to make your retainer or active aligners. The benefit for our patients of our office keeping the 3D models on file is that we can 3D print a model and make a retainer molded to your mouth for after your braces came off. This is beneficial if a patient has had shifting.
Introduced in 1987, nearly 90 years after traditional x-rays came to fruition, digital radiography combined the power of computer technology with electric sensors and tiny bursts of radiation. Rather than printing the results on film, images form almost as soon as the sensors are placed in our mouths, projecting on a computer screen. Digital x-ray technology does demand additional training for orthodontists, though the majority of practitioners are adamant that the advantages are worth the commitment. Today, a lot of orthodontic offices only offer patients digital x-rays because, in multiple ways, it is the superior option to traditional radiography.
About the same size as a marker, intraoral cameras are digital imaging tools used to create high-resolution images of your teeth, gums, and other hard-to-reach places in your mouth. Intraoral cameras help dental professionals detect dental issues, such as tooth decay, periodontal disease, and oral cancer. Other great benefits include:
Medit is the newest form in digital imaging. It provides patients with a safe and complete oral impression without the use of radiation. The use of Medit is also non-invasive and quite simple. The technology allows our patients to be in-and-out of the office in a few short minutes. This piece of equipment is environmentally friendly too, meaning no films, chemicals, or disposals of molds. We receive instant digital images of your full mouth which helps speed along your treatment plans. Experience the joys of living in the digital age.
3D printing has come a long way and has found its way into orthodontics. Our office utilizes 3D printer technology to help our patients with a variety of orthodontic procedures including clear aligners. There are 3 key elements to consider when deciding to have a patients lab work 3D printed:
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We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please note, we will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
(416) 781-4200
2994 Dufferin St, North York, ON, M6B 3T3
(705) 737-0343
4 Checkley St, Suite 301, Barrie, ON, L4N 1W1
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