Happy New Year! From Adams Orthodontics

The year is almost over, so we wanted to ask what was memorable about 2011 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2012? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year? 

Have a safe and happy New Year, from Adams Orthodontics!

What, exactly, is malocclusion?

Malocclusion, or what Dr. Adams calls “bad bite,” is the improper alignment of teeth and/or jaws. When your teeth and jaws are not properly aligned, it may impact your bite, the ability to properly care for your teeth, your gum tissue health and even your appearance.

Most people experience some degree of malocclusion, but it generally is not severe enough to require corrective measures. If your malocclusion is serious enough, however, treatment may be necessary to correct the issue.

Dr. Adams will tell you that untreated malocclusion can lead undesirable mouth problems, including tooth decay, gum disease, or chipped and cracked teeth. The most common solution for malocclusion, of course, is orthodontic treatment. The actual course of treatment, including the length of time you will require braces, will be determined by severity of your malocclusion. The goal of your treatment is to move your teeth into the proper position and correct any misalignment in the jaw.

At Adams Orthodontics, we use the most advanced technology in the field in order to ensure that you receive the best possible results. If you have any questions about malocclusion, please give us a call and we’ll try to answer any questions you may have.

Meet Our Orthodontist

Dr. Blair Adams grew up in Ottawa and has been practicing orthodontics here since 1982. After receiving an Honours B.Sc. in Biology from Carleton University, he attended dental school at the University of Western Ontario. At Western, Dr. Adams met and fell in love with a certain Kinesiology student named Joselyn. They were married in Joselyn’s hometown of Oakville the day after he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

The newlyweds migrated to Vancouver, where Dr. Adams practiced general dentistry for three years. He was then accepted into the orthodontic school at Tufts University in Boston. While they were living in Boston, their daughter, Nicola, was born.

Dr. Adams graduated first in his class from Tufts with a Diploma in Orthodontics. He was granted the status of Certified Specialist in Orthodontics by the Province of Ontario and returned to his hometown to open his practice. Dr. Adams became a member of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and is also a member of many other dental and orthodontic professional associations.

He continues to pursue a very active interest in orthodontic advances and always strives to bring his patients the “best of the newest” technologies.