Orthodontic Treatment in Newmarket: Braces and Clear Aligners at Eagle Family Dentistry

Your treatment is provided by our general dentists, Dr. Meysam Jahanmehr and Dr. Saeed Meshksar, both licensed in Canada. We do not have a certified orthodontist on staff — “orthodontist” is a specialty title in Ontario, earned through a multi-year specialty program after dental school, and we believe this page should say so plainly. General dentists provide braces and clear-aligner treatment for many mild-to-moderate cases as part of family practice. If your case is complex — for example, a severe jaw discrepancy or teeth that need surgical coordination — we will tell you and refer you to a certified orthodontist. You can verify any dentist’s registration through the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.

Braces are fixed to your teeth and adjusted at regular visits; they can handle the full range of tooth movements, including complex ones, and they work around the clock because they cannot be removed. Clear aligners such as Invisalign use a series of removable transparent trays; they are discreet and come out for eating and cleaning, but they only work if worn 20–22 hours a day, and some movements are better handled with braces. Mild-to-moderate crowding, gaps and bite issues can often be treated either way — the deciding factors are your teeth, your routine, and your honesty about wearing aligners. Your dentist will recommend one at your consultation and explain why.

Most cases take somewhere between 6 and 24 months, but the honest answer is that it depends on your case: the severity of the misalignment or bite problem, whether you choose braces or aligners, your age and jaw growth (for younger patients), how regularly you attend adjustment visits, and — for aligners — how consistently you wear them. Moving teeth is a biological process, and rushing it risks damaging roots and gums, so we will give you a realistic timeline for your teeth at your consultation rather than the shortest one we could advertise. After active treatment, a retention phase with retainers follows; teeth can drift back without them.

You can expect some pressure and soreness for a few days after braces are fitted and after each adjustment, and a similar feeling for a day or two each time you switch to a new aligner tray. Most patients manage this with ordinary over-the-counter pain relief, used as directed, and softer foods for a day or two. Braces can also rub the inside of the cheeks at first; orthodontic wax helps while your mouth adjusts. Adjustment visits themselves are quick and do not normally need any anaesthesia. We will not promise a pain-free process — but serious pain is not normal, and if you experience it, you should call us so we can check what is happening.

Probably not. There is no upper age limit for orthodontic treatment — what matters is the health of your teeth, gums and the bone supporting them, and adults make up a large share of aligner patients in particular. Adults do need the same honest caveats: treatment can take somewhat longer than in a growing teenager, existing crowns, implants or gum issues shape the plan (implants, for example, cannot be moved), and any active gum disease is treated first. For children and teens, growth can actually help certain bite corrections, which is one reason an assessment during the early teen years is worthwhile even if treatment starts later.

Your consultation includes an examination of your teeth and bite, a discussion of what you would like to change, and an honest outline of your options: whether braces or clear aligners suit your case, roughly how long treatment is likely to take, and the cost your dentist confirms after that assessment. If your case would be better handled by a certified orthodontist, you will hear that at this visit too. There is no obligation to proceed — you are welcome to take the plan away and think it over. To book, call Eagle Family Dentistry at (905) 836-6111.

We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on your individual case: the method used, how long treatment runs, and how complex the movements are. After your free consultation and assessment, your dentist confirms the cost of your recommended plan with you before anything begins, and explains what it includes. On coverage: some private dental plans include orthodontic coverage — often for dependants, sometimes with age limits or a lifetime maximum — so bring your plan details and we will help you confirm what applies. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) generally does not cover orthodontics; and CDCP coverage for other dental care is assessed against your eligibility first and follows the CDCP fee guide, which may not match the clinic’s full fee.

Our clinic is in Newmarket, at 340 Eagle St W, Unit 11 (L3Y 7M9), and our orthodontic patients come from across Newmarket (L3Y and L3X postal areas) and the surrounding communities — Aurora (L4G), Bradford West Gwillimbury (L3Z), and East Gwillimbury and Holland Landing (L0G). We are open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. Call (905) 836-6111 for directions or to book your free consultation.