Bruno Vendittelli, DDS

I chose my provider from a recommendation provided by my Dentist. Forest Hill Ortho staff have been extremely friendly and accommodating and I can't wait to continue my treatment and get this show on the road!

This procedure (although costly which is the main con, almost double the cost of regular braces!) has been the best decision for me. I didn't think my teeth were too bad besides my two canine teeth which never fully came down but besides that fix I couldn't imagine wearing metal braces front and center for the world to see for nearly 3 years. I wasn't a candidate for invisalign because my teeth required too much movement that would need power chains to bring down but I didn't like the idea of taking the tray out to eat and brush my teeth. All I could imagine was going on a date and apologizing to my partner that be right back, I have to take my teeth out to eat. Yuck! So lingual braces became the only logical procedure for me. I have them on both my top and bottom teeth and it was the best idea. I was warned my speech would be an issue in the beginning and boy it was but I learned to laugh about it. After a while of talking (which I do a lot to begin with) the lisp began to vanish and only show up when I was tired and was lazy at pronouncing words. Now 7 months later into my 28 month procedure my teeth are perfectly straight and lisp is gone! My tongue doesn't even notice the braces anymore but at the beginning did get cut mildly along the sides. I eat almost every food I was told not too which my orthodontist would probably cry if he heard but there really is no limits to these braces. I have never broken a bracket or had any problems so far. Best of no one knew I had braces and now that my teeth are straight I can look forward too the next year and a half of showing off my pearly whites while they continue to straighten. Over all I would recommend these braces to just about anyone considering them!

I'm at the halfway point now and wanted to share my experience and tips and tricks for anyone considering Invisalign. Overall I think this is a great product and wonderful for anyone who wants to straighten their teeth as discretely as possible.

The aligners are held into place with "buttons", which are small amounts of clear bond which are applied to your teeth. These buttons are strategically placed to help your teeth shift. When getting the mould/treatment plan, ask your orthodontist where the buttons will be placed as these can make the invisaligns less invisible. A friend of mine has hers on her front teeth which really sucks. Also if you have difficulty removing the aligners it may be because they are getting stuck on a button. I ended up having buttons removed from my back molars because I couldn't remove the trays and my doc said they weren't really necessary anyway.

Every time you change your aligners (every 2 weeks), you are going to hate your life and be miserable. The sooner you can come to terms with this, the better off you will be. Switch your aligners at night. I recommend taking an extra strength Advil or my favourite the Advil nighttime with a sleep aid. I find by the morning you teeth have settled and don't hurt as much. You have to keep reminding yourself, your teeth are shifting constantly they are going to be tender, be patient with yourself. If the aligners are really pinching, I will use the chewie for about 30 minutes to get my mouth used to the new fit.

Now for my tips:
- prior to getting the buttons put on, whiten your teeth so they are as white as possible. You won't be able to whiten during treatment so you might as well start off as white as you can. I used the crest white strips in level 4 (highest is 5)
- invest in an electric tooth brush. This is important for a few reasons, better more through clean, especially around the buttons and you can use it to massage your gums which will help with the pain.
- use polident cleaning tabs. In the morning while I am getting ready, I place my aligners in a cup of warm water with a tab. They are antibacterial and give them a great clean (really helps with stains and smelling). Warms them up, making it easier to apply. They feel super clean :)

Overall I am really happy with my results thus far, can't wait to see the final results. Will post pictures to add to this review.

What a nightmare of an experience at Forest Hill Orthodontists. My daughter have had her braces for over 2.5 years. Loads of money put into the job. we travelled all the way from Milton to downtown Toronto in the most inconvenient of times. paid a fortune to end up with a nightmare of a job. This week we went to finally take my daughters braces off. We wished we never went there. Her whole teeth was covered in white botches in addition to holes in her teeth from bacteria that sat there for over 2 years. We were told in a very cold and unsympathetic manner that this is going to be her permanent look . When i asked how come.? the only answer that was given to me was This is permanent. imagine a 16 year old reaction to this! We spent the most horrible night trying to make my daughter feel better. The doctor and his assistant kept telling us that they spoke before about brushing teeth properly. My daughter was brushing her teeth daily. Her teeth is so small and it was impossible to see this hidden bacteria under the braces. only the people who would work on her teeth would see this. The problem is they saw the cavities and the bacteria growing and never said anything!!! I asked around and was told that other doctors would actually take out the braces and ask patients to visit the dentist to do the proper cleanup but the folks in this clinic remained silent for over 2 years only to tell you at the end that this is permanent. I didn't expect this and do not wish this for anyone!!

Started with Invisalign and had to continue with braces. Doctor's professionalism has declined over time. The procedure went on about 3 years and was not complete. I had to find a new orthodontist to finish my treatment. It's about the clinic image vs. true patient care and knowledge at this clinic.