Crowding and spacing
We assess whether teeth overlap, rotate, or have gaps, then explain which treatment options may move them safely.
Metal and ceramic braces
Braces and orthodontic treatment in North York
Traditional metal and ceramic braces, planned around your teeth and bite.
Cost and financing
What braces cost
The cost of braces depends on the complexity of the case and the expected timeline, so we confirm your price at a consultation.
- 0% financing
On larger treatments. The term depends on your case, subject to credit approval.
- Insurance, direct billed
We direct bill most major Canadian insurers.
- Priced at your consultation
Your full quote is confirmed after an assessment.
A consultation is required to determine whether this treatment is right for you. Individual results vary.
Braces and orthodontics
Traditional metal and ceramic braces, planned around your teeth and bite.
Braces move teeth gradually into better positions and remain a widely used form of orthodontic treatment. At our studio on Sheppard Avenue East, near Yonge and Sheppard, we start with a conversation about what you would like to change, then plan each stage around your teeth, your bite, and the kind of movement your case needs.
Braces can be useful for mild crowding, spacing, and more involved bite corrections. Because they stay fixed to the teeth, they allow precise control throughout treatment and do not rely on remembering to put aligners back in after meals.
Traditional orthodontics
How traditional braces work
Braces use small brackets bonded to the front of the teeth and connected by a thin archwire. The wire holds a planned shape and gently guides the teeth toward it over time. At scheduled visits, we adjust the wire and elastic ties to continue the movement. Some cases also use small elastics between the upper and lower teeth to help correct how the bite comes together.
What orthodontics treats
What orthodontic treatment can address
Orthodontics can help with crowding, spacing, gaps, overbite, underbite, crossbite, and how the bite functions.
Bite correction
Overbite, underbite, and crossbite are reviewed as part of the full orthodontic picture. Braces provide controlled movement for more involved corrections.
Children, teens, and adults
Children from age 6 can be assessed and monitored as they grow. Fixed braces suit teens for whom consistent aligner wear may be difficult, and adults can begin when teeth and gums are healthy enough for treatment.
Daily routine
Life with braces
The first few days after fitting or adjustment can bring tenderness, which usually settles. Soft foods and over-the-counter pain relief can help if they are safe for you. We also show you how to clean around brackets and wires using the right tools, because daily cleaning matters more during orthodontic treatment.
Hard, sticky, and very chewy foods can damage brackets, so we explain what to avoid and how to adapt your routine. Visits are scheduled every several weeks so we can keep the movement on track.
Honest recommendations
The right plan, or the right referral
Every plan starts with a consultation and an assessment of how your teeth meet and how your bite works. Your fittings, adjustments, and retainers then happen in the same studio as the rest of your dental care, so your records stay in one place and any restorative needs stay in view.
If your case would be better managed by a registered specialist in orthodontics, we will tell you plainly and arrange a referral.
Patients come to our North York studio from across Toronto. We're a short trip on Line 1 (Yonge) and Line 4 (Sheppard), with free underground parking on-site.
Questions
Questions, answered.
It depends on how much movement is needed. Some cases take under a year, others longer. We give you a more specific estimate after reviewing your teeth and bite at the consultation.
You may feel tenderness for a few days after fitting and after each adjustment, as your teeth begin to move. It is usually mild and manageable with soft foods and over-the-counter pain relief, and it tends to ease on its own.
Metal braces use stainless steel brackets and are the most familiar option. Ceramic, or clear, braces use tooth-coloured brackets that blend in more, which some people prefer for appearance. Both work in the same way, and we can help you choose at your consultation.
Yes. Adults can have braces at any age, provided the teeth and gums are healthy enough for treatment. Adult orthodontics is common, and the consultation confirms whether it suits your situation.
We see children from age 6, and that is a sensible age for a first orthodontic assessment, even if no treatment is needed yet. It lets us watch how the teeth and jaw are developing and act at the right time.
Both can straighten teeth, and the better choice depends on your case and your preferences. Braces can handle a wide range of corrections, while clear aligners are removable and less visible. You can read more on our Invisalign page, and we can compare them with you at your consultation.
Yes. A dentist looks after your overall oral health, while an orthodontist has further accredited training focused on aligning teeth and correcting the bite. Dr. Abadeh is a general dentist, and seesmile is a general dental practice that offers braces and Invisalign.
No referral is needed to book a consultation with us. If your dentist has referred you, bring any records or notes they shared.
Cost depends on the complexity of your case, so we confirm it at your consultation. We currently offer $2,500 off comprehensive braces and Invisalign treatment, terms and conditions apply, plus 0% financing; the term depends on your case, subject to credit approval.
Yes. Retainers hold your teeth in their new positions after the braces come off, and wearing them as directed is what protects your result over the long term.