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Orthodontics in Coquitlam: understand your options before choosing treatment
Orthodontic treatment is not simply a choice between braces and aligners. The useful starting point is understanding the problem, the goals, the provider responsible for diagnosis and monitoring, and the practical realities of treatment.
The practical framework
What matters for this decision
Compare tools in context
Braces and clear aligners can both be effective. The better option depends on the movements required, cooperation, lifestyle and clinical judgement.
Know who is responsible
Ask who examines you, who approves the plan, who monitors progress and who manages changes when treatment does not follow the original simulation.
Plan for retention
Retainers are part of orthodontic treatment, not an optional afterthought. Teeth can move after active treatment ends.
Decision context
Start with the clinical question, then decide what information or treatment is actually relevant.
Orthodontic decisions depend on the individual problem, examination findings, records, goals and the clinician responsible for monitoring care.
Clinical destination
myORTHODONTIST Coquitlam
When you are ready for an in-person assessment, care is available through myORTHODONTIST Coquitlam. The practice currently lists Dr. Aly Kanani and Dr. Alireza Haerian Ardekani among its orthodontists and offers braces and Invisalign for children, teens and adults.
1158 The High St #106, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0C6604-949-0654
Questions people ask
Useful answers before you decide
What is CoquitlamOrthodontics.com?
CoquitlamOrthodontics.com is an educational website of myORTHODONTIST Coquitlam, created to help local families understand orthodontic treatment and prepare for appropriate clinical care.
Do I need a referral?
The participating myORTHODONTIST Coquitlam office currently states that new patients are welcome without a referral.
Can this website tell me whether I need braces or Invisalign?
No. It can help you ask better questions, but suitability requires an examination and appropriate records.
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Last reviewed September 5, 2026. Educational content only. Treatment availability, provider schedules, fees and office policies can change; confirm current details directly with the clinical practice.