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Our Vaughan office is now completely impression-less! This means to capture a replica of one’s teeth we no longer take goopy impressions. We are able to offer this service because we have an in-house 3D printer.  If you haven’t already seen the video on our Youtube channel, check it out here.

The old way of creating a model of one’s teeth consists of taking an impression. The impression is most frequently done using a material called alginate. Alginate can easily distort if not treated carefully. Plaster or dental stone is then poured into the impression to create the positive replica. These materials also have an element of distortion and may shrink or expand. The stone is also quite brittle so it often breaks when an appliance is made off of it. Sometimes extra appointments are required because the impression is inaccurate or the plaster model is distorted.

With digital technology using an iTero 3D scanner, all of that is now a thing of the past!  Our scanner captures images of the mouth and makes a digital replica. The digital replica is stored as an .STL file, which like any 3D printing format allows us to interface with a 3D printer which we have right here in the office!  This amazing technology digitally prints the model using a special type of resin.   One of the key advantages over the old, analog method of taking impressions with alginate is that the resin is both harder than the plaster (hence it survives most appliance fabrication processes) and more accurate.

Another key advantage of digital impressions is that we are able of course to save the .STL file  so the model can be re-printed at any point in the future.

If you have any questions about Digital Orthodontics we’d love to hear from you.  If you are not already a patient, please ask us all about it at your complimentary consultation and we’ll even be able to give you a tour of the iTero scanner and our digital process!

We love providing our patients with digital orthodontic treatment!

In-Person Consultation

Use our handy online scheduler below to choose the date and time that works best for your initial complimentary consultation appointment!

Please note that while initial orthodontic consultations are complimentary, if you recently completed orthodontic treatment or currently are in active appliances with another provider, seeking a replacement/repair for a retainer, or looking to schedule a second consult after your initial one there is a fee for the consultation. Please contact us for more information.

Alternatively, please contact our office directly by phone/text if you are trying to book multiple consultations at the same time or are seeking consultation further out than 12 weeks.

Please note – If none of the available times on our online scheduler work for you we do have other consultation times available. Please contact us directly for more information.

Virtual Consultation

Skip the office visit and have your free consultation from the comfort of your home. The start to your beautiful smile is just a few photos and clicks away.

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When it comes to financing there’s no one size fits all solution. Likewise, there is no singular solution when it comes to financing. At LendCare, we get that and go deeper to understand your unique story and offer flexible options that work best for you, given your current financial situation. That means you get affordable financing, even if your credit is anything but top-tier.

Walt Orthodontics is pleased to offer interest-free payments up to 30 months. If you require payments over 30 months we are happy to offer the LendCare solution.

DR. WALT’S DECISION TO BECOME AN ORTHODONTIST WAS INSPIRED BY HIS OWN DIRECT PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.

Dr. Walt received his dental (DDS) degree from the University of Western Ontario, graduating first in his class and receiving the Gold Medal as well as numerous awards recognizing his scholastic and clinical achievements, leadership and character. He then completed his orthodontic training at the University of Colorado, where he received both his Specialty Certificate and Master of Science Degree. During his residency, he was awarded the Rocky Mountain Orthodontics Scholarship for overall excellence.

After graduating from residency and opening Walt Orthodontics in 2013, Dr. Walt committed himself to applying his traditional orthodontic education into the digital world to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience. He currently serves as a Faculty Member, Key Opinion Leader, and Advisory Board Member for Align Technology which involves traveling around the world to teach other orthodontists about Invisalign. Being at the forefront of digital orthodontics, Dr. Walt was invited to be the first orthodontist in Canada to use custom LightForce braces. He also serves as an Orthodontic Coach/Mentor for other orthodontists looking to improve their knowledge of digital orthodontics.

In addition to practicing orthodontics, Dr. Walt is a “die-hard” Blue Jays fan and enjoys working out in his spare time.

DR. GROSSMAN STRIVES TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF ORTHODONTIC CARE FOR HER PATIENTS.

Dr. Stephanie Grossman pursued her dental degree in sunny South Florida at Nova Southeastern University. She graduated with honours, at the top of her class, and was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honour Society. She then completed her orthodontic training at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she received both a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science degree. She is both a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Dr. Grossman strives to provide the highest standard of orthodontic care for her patients. She attends numerous hours of continuing education and utilizes the latest advancements in orthodontics. Dr. Grossman is licensed to practice in both the United States and Canada.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Grossman enjoys spending time with her friends and family and traveling the world. She is a self-proclaimed foodie and loves trying new restaurants!