ProviderOur Values
Proactive & Conservative Treatment
Our orthodontists take a less-is-more approach to correcting tooth misalignments and bite issues. Our goal is always to opt for the most efficient, effective and conservative treatment possible for each patient, including early intervention for children.
Outstanding Service
We want our patients to feel great about trusting our team with their orthodontic treatment. We're here each step of the way providing guidance, support, and encouragement.
Our personalized treatment planning, budget-friendly payment options, and easy post-treatment maintenance make the orthodontic treatment journey as stress-free as possible.
Orthodontics For Everyone
At Meldrum Orthodontics, we believe orthodontics is for everyone. We offer treatment tailored to the unique needs of children, teens, and adults, and accessible payment plans that can fit almost any budget.
Early Assessments for Children
One of the best ways to ensure healthy oral development in children is an early evaluation by an orthodontist. These preliminary assessments allow your orthodontic specialist to identify emerging orthodontic issues, monitor development and treat problems at just the right time.
More About Early InterventionOrthodontics For Oral Health
No doubt about it, orthodontic treatment can create beautiful smiles. But orthodontics is about so much more than aesthetics. It's about helping patients establish good oral health that improves their day-to-day lives.
Better Oral Function
Improving the alignment of the teeth and jaws can help improve their actual function – biting, chewing and speaking. For many patients, problems with these basic functions of the mouth and jaw can be debilitating. We take pride in helping our patients overcome these issues to achieve smiles that feel better and function more effectively.
Better Oral Hygiene
With straight teeth, it’s much easier to access all the spaces between your teeth with your toothbrush and floss than it is with overcrowded or misaligned teeth. For many of our patients, orthodontic treatment makes a huge difference when it comes to avoiding serious oral health problems like tooth decay and gum disease.
Long-Term Damage Prevention
Misaligned teeth can sustain a lot of wear and tear over time as they move against each other in uneven patterns when speaking and chewing, or as a result of compensatory movements. Correcting tooth misalignment issues can help you avoid much of this wear and tear – and reduce the need for restorative dental treatments in the future.
Knowledge is Power for Patients
At Meldrum Orthodontics, we believe that well-informed patients are more likely to be successful with their orthodontic treatment.
We're always available to answer questions, and our team works hard to ensure that our patients understand each facet of their treatment plans throughout their orthodontic journey with us.
Below, you'll find the answers to some of the questions we are frequently asked by new patients about orthodontics.
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What is an orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a dental specialist in the diagnosis, prevention, management, and correction of misaligned teeth, jaws, and bite patterns.
Candidates must complete an additional three years of university to earn the specialty designation.
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What are the benefits of orthodontics?
Orthodontic treatments are designed to align the teeth, lips and jaws. You already know that orthodontic treatments can change your smile's appearance, but that's only part of the story. Orthodontic treatment also has a number of positive health implications.
First of all, misaligned teeth are simply more difficult to clean than straight, even teeth. This means that people with misalignments are more prone to tooth decay and gum disease. Additionally, misalignments of the teeth and jaws can cause difficulties with chewing, leading to digestive issues. These misalignments can also result in chronic neck pain and facial pain.
By improving the alignment of the teeth and jaws, orthodontic treatment can help resolve these issues.
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At what age should someone seek orthodontic treatment?
We typically recommend that children visit the orthodontist for the first time by the age of 7.
These early evaluations allow us to identify emerging orthodontic issues and treat them promptly. In some cases, we can work with a child's developing upper jaw to guide healthy growth. This type of early intervention can help prepare for orthodontic treatment in the teen or adult years.
As far as adults go, there is no upper age limit for orthodontic treatment. As long as their teeth and gums are healthy, adults in their 30s, 40s, and beyond can enjoy the benefits of orthodontics too!
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How can I tell if I need orthodontic treatment?
The best way to know for sure if you could benefit from orthodontic treatment is to be evaluated by any orthodontist. You can request an appointment with us at any time (no referral needed!).
That being said, there are a number of signs that indicate you should book an orthodontic consultation:
- Visibly misaligned teeth or bite
- Pain or discomfort when chewing
- Difficulty chewing or speaking
- Chronic facial or jaw pain
- Difficulties when brushing and flossing
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What are my orthodontic treatment options at Meldrum Orthodontics?
At our Georgetown and Orangeville orthodontic clinics, we offer both a range of traditional braces styles and Invisalign clear aligners. Both treatment modalities can be customized to meet our patients' specific needs.
For children, early intervention in the form of jaw growth guidance with appliances like palatal expanders may also be used.
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How much does orthodontic treatment with braces or Invisalign cost?
Orthodontic treatment costs vary widely between patients depending on a number of factors. The severity and complexity of your orthodontic issue, the amount of time it takes to correct it, and the type of treatment you choose will all play a role in the overall cost of your treatment.
Our team will work with you to develop a treatment plan that takes your budget into consideration. We're also happy to help you complete your insurance claims and work with you on a financing plan to help take some of the stress out of paying for treatment.
When applicable, we also accept government insurance plans to cover the cost of treatment.