Care for every age and stage

With children, timing is everything, and earlier is usually better for spotting problems even if treatment itself can wait. The Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic visit no later than age seven, when a child has a mix of baby and adult teeth. At that age Dr. Catherine McLeod can see how the jaws are growing and how the adult teeth are arriving, and guide the small number of issues that are far easier to steer while a child is still developing. Most children who come in this early need no treatment at all; they simply join our free growth recalls so we can keep watch.

If you would like the full picture, our orthodontics for children page explains how gentle, growth-timed care works, and our children's growth assessment page covers exactly what a first check looks at. Both are free, and neither needs a referral. Early does not mean braces now; it means catching anything worth catching at the easiest possible moment, and reassuring the many families whose children are developing perfectly well.

More adults are straightening their teeth than ever, and healthy teeth can be moved at almost any age. Some adults are finally doing something they wanted as a teenager; others are dealing with teeth that have shifted over the years, or getting their bite ready before crowns, bridges or implants. Whatever the reason, the options today are discreet and comfortable, from nearly invisible Invisalign clear aligners to tooth-coloured and custom 3D-printed braces that few people notice.

Being a specialist practice matters most here, because adult treatment often has to work around existing dental work and years of wear. Dr. Catherine McLeod plans each case conservatively and honestly, and where it is clinically possible she works to avoid removing teeth. Our orthodontics for adults page goes into the choices in more detail. If you are not sure where you fit, a free consultation is the simplest way to find out.