As an orthodontist I truly enjoy what I do! There's nothing more rewarding for me than to work with such a unique group of patients, helping them improve their smiles and achieve wonderful orthodontic results. When other specialists recommended nightly head gear for many years followed by braces anyway and no guarantee that surgery would be avoided, we came across Dr. Lawrence.
He asked us to trust him and a new method he had success with. Six months in and this child, who hid her smile and lacked self confidence, now smiles all the time and has a mountain of new self confidence. I cannot be more. I liked Dr Lawerence as he was more concerned about what I wanted and not what he wanted for me.
He asked us to trust him and a new method he had success with. Six months in and this child, who hid her smile and lacked self confidence, now smiles all the time and has a mountain of new self confidence. I cannot be more. I liked Dr Lawerence as he was more concerned about what I wanted and not what he wanted for me.
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I was born and raised in the Comox Valley. I have worked in Cranbrook, Vancouver, and Grande Prairie however my feet are firmly planted on the island. In my spare time my husband and I enjoy travelling usually on our Road King. It is exciting to be working in an office on the leading edge of the latest developments and working with a team devoted to helping people find the smile they always wanted.
At your first visit with Dr. Lawrence, we will discuss your dental needs to determine the best course of treatment. Complete diagnostic records typically include a medical/dental history, clinical examination, plaster study models of your teeth, photos of your face and teeth, and X-rays. We use this information to develop a treatment plan that is customized just for you.
Your dentist may have discussed with you the benefits of having healthy teeth and proper jaw alignment. Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This can result in tooth decay, worsen gum disease and lead to tooth loss. Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, excessive stress on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth, or misalignment of the jaw joints.
Treatments range widely and depend on the severity of the problem and the type of apnea. Basic treatment can be behavioral - for instance, patients are instructed to lose weight, stop smoking, or sleep on their sides instead of on their backs. Beyond that, oral devices can be used to position the mouth in such a way that prevents throat blockage.
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