Aura Orthodontics Surrey, Langley

Aura Orthodontics Surrey, Langley At Aura Orthodontics our goal is simple: to create the smile that you’ve always dreamed of! There is no referral necessary!

With experience in metal braces, clear braces, Invisalign®, and invisible braces - Dr Sharma is a wealth of information and provides all types of treatment. Allow Dr. Sharma to provide you a consultation to help you determine which option is best for you.

08/05/2026

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07/24/2026

A 10-second airway screening everyone should know.

Whether you’re 7 or 70, try this:

👃 Close your lips.

🌬️ Take 3 slow, comfortable breaths through your nose.

Simple... but surprisingly revealing.
If you can’t comfortably keep your lips together or you find yourself needing to open your mouth to breathe, your body may be telling you something.

👶 For children:
Difficulty breathing through the nose can be a sign that mouth breathing has become their normal breathing pattern. During the growing years, this may influence how the jaws and face develop, contributing to a narrower upper jaw, crowded teeth, altered facial growth, and poor-quality sleep.

👨👩 For adults:
If you’ve spent years breathing through your mouth, it may be associated with sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea. Symptoms such as snoring, waking up tired, daytime fatigue, or dry mouth in the morning are all clues that it’s worth investigating further.

⚠️ This isn’t a diagnosis—it’s a screening.

Think of it like checking your blood pressure. If something seems off, it’s a reason to look deeper.

Healthy breathing supports healthy growth in children and healthy sleep in adults.

If you or your child struggle with this simple test, snore regularly, or often breathe through your mouth, it may be time for an airway-focused evaluation.

Sometimes the biggest health problems reveal themselves in just 10 seconds.

07/17/2026

Thumb sucking may seem harmless in the early years—but if the habit continues for too long, it can significantly influence how a child’s jaws and teeth develop.

As the thumb rests between the teeth and palate, it places gentle but constant pressure on growing structures. Over time, this can contribute to:

👆 Protruding upper front teeth
🦷 A narrow upper jaw and dental arch
😬 An open bite, where the front teeth don’t meet
👄 Changes in jaw growth and bite development

One of the biggest challenges is that thumb sucking is incredibly difficult to stop. It isn’t just a habit—it’s reinforced by years of muscle memory and can become a source of comfort, making it tough for many children to break on their own.

The good news is that we have a unique window during growth. Before the mid-palatal suture begins to fuse (typically around 10 years of age, though timing varies from child to child), we can often guide jaw development much more effectively. When appropriate, early orthodontic treatment can help reverse or minimize many of the changes caused by prolonged thumb sucking and create a healthier environment for the adult teeth to erupt.

That doesn’t mean every child needs treatment.

It means every child deserves an evaluation while growth is still on their side.

At Aura Orthodontics, we don’t just straighten teeth—we evaluate how habits, breathing, and jaw development all work together to support lifelong health.

📍An orthodontic assessment around age 7 gives us the best opportunity to determine whether treatment is needed now or if monitoring is the right choice.

Thank you to those who attended the first-ever Aura Yoga & Breathwork! 🧘‍♀️🫶🙏We are grateful for everyone who showed up ...
03/24/2026

Thank you to those who attended the first-ever Aura Yoga & Breathwork! 🧘‍♀️🫶🙏

We are grateful for everyone who showed up to their mat, stayed present, and shared this amazing space with us.

Moments like this remind us that what we are creating goes far beyond the clinic. It’s about connection, growth, and showing up for ourselves.

We can’t wait for the next one 💙

Address

7192 120th Street
Surrey, BC
V3W3M8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 6:30pm
Thursday 11am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16045935225

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