Celebrities are just like us, right? Well, in many ways, it’s obvious their lives are different from us non-famous people’s. But when it comes to their smiles, many of them achieve their beautifully straight teeth the same way we do—with braces or Invisalign®. Curious to know who opted for which treatment? Need some inspiration for your own smile? As your orthodontist offering braces and Invisalign in Langley and Surrey, the Aura Orthodontics team has compiled this fun braces and Invisalign celebrity quiz. Try your hand at guessing who of the following 20 celebrities went with braces and w ..read more

Your kid’s smile— it brightens your day every time. But what if your kid’s teeth and jaw aren’t developing well? It makes sense to be concerned. After all, the healthy development of your child’s bite is crucial for their oral health and overall well-being. A well-aligned jaw helps with proper chewing and speaking, can help alleviate jaw pain or teeth grinding, reduce the risk of tooth decay, help them breathe better, and give your child a boost in confidence. Want to know more? As your Surrey and Langley orthodontist, the team at Aura Orthodontics offers eight things you should know about ..read more

It’s February, and with Valentine’s Day on the calendar, love is in the air. That’s why this month, your Surrey and Langley orthodontists at Aura Orthodontics want to talk about how a beautiful smile can influence your love life. Come on, do straight teeth matter in the science of attraction? Yes! There are actual studies on smiles and the role they play in social settings and dating. Let’s talk about five of these studies here. 1. The Magnetic Appeal of a Straight Teeth A study by the University of Leeds studied smiles and first impressions. Researchers discovered that participants chose ..read more

Staying current on the newest orthodontic innovations and techniques can translate into a better patient experience and outcomes. That’s why Aura Orthodontics holds regular training sessions for the entire staff three times a year so that everyone practices the same best-in-class, benchmark patient care.  Certified specialists in orthodontics, Dr. Vishal Sharma, Dr. Everett  Lin, and Dr. Julia Koo, along with Aura Orthodontics’ clinical and administrative teams, all attend in-service training at either the Langley, Surrey – Scott Rd, or Surrey – Guildford office. These workshops are ..read more

So you got the news that you’re a candidate for braces. Amazing! A stellar, straight smile is in your future. But did you know that braces are sometimes more than just brackets and wires? Sometimes braces treatment includes orthodontic rubber bands, too. Here, your Langley and Surrey orthodontic team covers what you need to know about these special orthodontic additions. What Are Rubber Bands for Braces? Orthodontic rubber bands are not the same elastics you’d use for, say, tying up hair or bundling newspapers. They’re not even the tiny colorful ones used on your braces brackets. (Those are ca ..read more

Not only is Dr. Sharma of Aura Orthodontics a Surrey orthodontist, he also lives in the area. In his time here, he’s come to know the Indian restaurants pretty well. Okay, very well (hey, he burns it off playing basketball!). There are tons of reasons why Aura Orthodontics is happy to call Surrey home and the fact that it has some of the best Indian food in BC doesn’t hurt. So, without further ado, here’s a list of the establishments Dr. Sharma considers the top Indian restaurants in Surrey along with a few of his favorite dishes. Apna Chaat House 7500 120th Street, #112, Surrey, BC Favorite d ..read more

Did you know that orthodontics can play a big role in your overall health? Yup, that’s right, getting straight teeth and a well-aligned, functional bite go a long way in helping you maintain a healthy quality of life. But how? Here, your Surrey and Langley orthodontists, Aura Orthodontics, presents 10 connections between straight teeth from braces or Invisalign® and your overall health. 1. Encourages Effective Oral Hygiene and Healthier Teeth & Gums The importance of straight teeth on oral health can’t be stressed enough. You see, brushing and flossing crooked teeth isn’t always the same a ..read more

The kids are back at school… does the thought of prepping school lunches day in and day out again feel a little overwhelming? We get it. Especially if your child has braces, coming up with a kid-pleasing variety of braces-friendly lunch food ideas can be daunting. But don’t worry, the Aura Orthodontics team’s got you covered. Now, unfortunately our certified specialists in orthodontics — Dr. Sharma, Dr. Lin, and Dr. Koo — aren’t going to stop by your house every morning and make your kids’ lunches (we sometimes don’t even have time to pack our own)! However, we do offer you a starting list of ..read more

Orthodontic treatment with Invisalign or braces typically goes on for a few years. An obviously within that time, your orthodontist is a key part of your smile’s success. So doesn’t it make sense to get to know your local orthodontist a little better? In this post, the team at Aura Orthodontics wants to share a bit more about ourselves; we’re all actually very cool and interesting… and exceptionally smart! So without further ado, here are five fun facts about Dr. Sharma, Dr. Lin, Dr. Koo, and your Fraser Valley orthodontic team. 1. Dr. Sharma Achieved a Spot in the Prestigious Omicron Kappa Up ..read more

When Invisalign clear aligners were first introduced in the late 1990s, their discreet appearance and comfortable fit compared to braces made them a popular choice among orthodontic patients. But treatment was limited to cases that didn’t need dramatic tooth movements. The answer to “What can Invisalign fix?” was, “Just mild teeth misalignment like slight crowding or slight spacing.” But for many years now, Invisalign® has been used to successfully treat severe and complex cases, too. First Step: Trusting An Orthodontist Experienced in Invisalign for Complex Cases A key factor in Invisalign’s ..read more