Cleft and Craniofacial
Specialized Treatment for Complex Cases
Dr. Paul Helpard, Dr. Megan McFadden and Dr. Michelle Kosmowski perform nasoalveolar molding at the office, a nonsurgical way to reshape the gums, lip and nostrils with a plastic plate before cleft lip and palate surgery. Pre-surgery molding may decrease the number of surgeries a child needs as it makes the cleft less severe by reducing the cleft inside the mouth and the gap in the upper lip, and by lifting and narrowing the patient’s nose.
For over 20 years, Dr. Helpard has been an active member on the Cleft Lip and Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies team at BC Children’s Hospital. The program cares for more than 2,500 patients from BC and the Yukon, providing patients with ongoing specialist assessments, treatment plans, case management and coordination, and treatment intervention.
Dr. Michelle Kosmowski
Being a part of someone’s orthodontic journey is a dream come true and a position not taken lightly at Shoreline Orthodontics. My own personal orthodontic journey was both fascinating and inspiring and I wish to be able to impart the same experience to the patients here. Meet Dr. Kosmowski
Dr. Megan McFadden
I really had fun going to the orthodontist when I was in braces. Everyone in the office was happy and enjoyed their work. This and the fact that my father was an oral surgeon inspired me to become a dentist and eventually an orthodontist. I like solving puzzles, thinking, planning and organizing all of which I am able to do as an orthodontist. More importantly, I enjoy getting to know people and making them smile. Meet Dr. McFadden
Dr. Paul Helpard
I really care about the people who trust their teeth to me. When you come to Shoreline Orthodontics for treatment you are more than a patient, you are part of the family. Your relationship with everyone at Shoreline will extend beyond the office and beyond your time in treatment. Meet Dr. Helpard
Dr. Erin Eyer
I have always wanted to be an orthodontist. While visiting my family home a few years ago, my husband came across an old school project of mine from grade three. In it, we were asked to describe what we wanted to do when we grew up. My answer was “I want to be an orthodontist because I like to make people smile”. Years have gone by and it turns out my answer is still the same. What I have learned now is that what we do at Shoreline is so much more than making people smile – it is helping people find their confidence – and that lasts a lifetime. Meet Dr. Eyer
Dr. Amanda Sigouin
Embarking on my orthodontic journey at the age of 12, I vividly recall the braces and elastics that transformed my smile. The friendly and engaging atmosphere during my regular appointments left an indelible impression. Witnessing the positive impact my new smile had on my confidence, I knew that dentistry was my calling. Meet Dr. Sigouin