Dr. Michael Riva Orthodontist

Services Provided

Braces Conventional metal braces are used to straighten teeth in children and adults. They may be plain or coloured (as shown below).
Metal Braces
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Coloured braces make orthodontic treatment fun!
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Clear Braces More esthetic clear braces offer reduced visibility. These are most commonly used in older adolescents and in adults.
Clear braces enhance the esthetics of orthodontic treatment.
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Retainers We utilize many different removable plastic appliances (retainers) for simple tooth movements and for holding teeth straight after braces.
Retainers are available in vivid colours and unique designs.

Many other retainer designs are available.

Jaw Appliances Orthopaedic or Jaw Appliances are used routinely to correct bite problems in growing children (e.g. overbite) which are associated with uneven jaws.
Functional Jaw Appliance used for growing patients.
Jaw Surgery We provide the necessary preparatory and follow-up orthodontic treatment for orthognathic or jaw surgery. This surgery is performed by an oral & maxillofacial surgeon in order to correct jaw problems in non-growing individuals.