TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is a condition that can affect the muscles and the joints of your jaws. A person suffering from this disorder may experience pain in the muscles and joint which controls their jaw. The root cause of this problem is quite challenging to identify. Fortunately, with the help of our orthodontist in [...]
Have you been considering orthodontic treatment to straighten your teeth and provide you with a smile you have dreamed of? If you answered yes, then you are most likely excited by the concept of clear aligners. This form of orthodontic treatment consists of a series of plastic trays to gently shift the teeth into their [...]
The surgical repair of birth defects has advanced, specifically when it comes to addressing cleft lip and cleft palate. When your baby’s lip or mouth does not form properly, it can leave a lot of room for confusion. In this article, we will discuss seven facts related to cleft lip and cleft palate that will [...]
Are you considering early orthodontic treatment for your child? When we speak about “early” treatment or “interceptive” treatment, we are referring to treatment that is performed while baby teeth are still present in the mouth. The Canadian Association of Orthodontists suggests children seek orthodontic treatment around the age of seven. Why You Should Visit Your [...]
Wearing a retainer used to be an extremely uncomfortable experience. Invisalign Retainers – a clear tooth aligning orthodontic device - truly revolutionized the retainer by creating a comfortable, non-disruptive set of aligners that produce effective orthodontic results. They are not only visibly undisruptive, but also relatively easier to maintain when compared to traditional metal retainers [...]
Do I Need to Wear Braces? Are you unhappy with your smile? Perhaps your teeth are not as straight as you’d like them to be. Or maybe your bite needs to be adjusted. Well, it’s likely that braces are the perfect solution for you. Your orthodontist will typically recommend you wear braces to improve your [...]
Tooth misalignment were first categorized into different classes by Dr. Edward Angle, an American dentist from the mid- ‘80s widely known as the “father of modern orthodontics”. He named them malocclusion and classified them into 3 main classes in relation to the position of the upper first molar. Class 1 - Neutrocclusion – When upper [...]
Dreaming of that perfect smile? Braces aren’t the only way you can achieve this. Another option to consider for orthodontic treatment is Invisalign clear aligners. At our Calgary orthodontic clinic, we have seen that this alternative continues to grow in popularity, but why? Patients are tired of the metal brackets and wires that come [...]
