2929 Barnet Hwy #1136, Coquitlam, BC V3B 5R5
604.474.0330 | REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

OUR TEAM

Our team at Solar has taken extensive education in utilizing Clear Aligner therapy. Not only are we able to give our patients predictable and efficient results – almost all our treatments finish in under a year – we also achieve these results with minimal to no discomfort!

Dr. Andrea Dernisky

General Dentist

Dr. Andrea Dernisky provides Invisalign treatment in Port Moody, utilizing Invisalign technology to create a set of invisible custom aligners that straighten your teeth efficiently and conveniently to achieve the confident smile you’ve always wanted. Dr. Dernisky has provided Invisalign treatment to more than 2500 patients in the last 5 years. Andrea completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of British Columbia in 2008.
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Andrea prides herself on providing a comfortable environment for her patients and staff. Whether achieved by empowering patients with education about dental procedures or through the use of safe, predictable sedation services, Dr. Dernisky—along with her friendly, competent support staff—ensures that every patient feels like they are a part of our growing family. Creating healthy, confident smiles is Andrea’s goal for each and every patient. She offers a myriad of dental treatments, ranging from basic restorative and hygiene procedures to sinus lifts with bone augmentation and implant placement. Dr. Dernisky aims to provide every dental service that her patients could require at her two convenient locations. Andrea is the proud mother of two wonderful little men, Arshan and Aran, and a little princess, Arya. She and her husband, who also practices dentistry, love traveling abroad and cheering on the Canucks as a family.

Meet Our Team

Geralyn

Geralyn

Office Manager

Rubena

Rubena

Receptionist

Kira

Kira

Dental Assistant

Kim

Kim

Dental Assistant

REACH US

 

2929 Barnet Hwy #1136
Coquitlam, BC
V3B 5R5

(604) 474-0330

info@solarorthodontics.com

Retainers

Retainers are dental appliances that aid in straightening the teeth, particularly after braces. Wearing a retainer can help keep the teeth aligned and prevent them from shifting back to their original position after braces come off, making them an important tool in orthodontics.

When Retainers Are Used

Retainers are most often used to maintain the position of your teeth after braces are removed. Once an orthodontist removes your braces, your teeth may begin to shift back to their original position. To prevent this, your orthodontist will likely recommend you wear a retainer after your braces come off for several months to a year. Be sure to ask about the specific length of time you’ll need to wear a retainer for it to be effective, as treatment times vary.

Another use for retainers is to slowly move the teeth into a more desirable position. However, they can only be used for small corrections that don’t require traditional orthodontic treatments, such as braces.

In some cases, orthodontic patients will only be given a single retainer for the top arch of teeth or the bottom arch of teeth. In other cases, retainers for both the top and bottom arches might be necessary.