This month, The Calgary Stampede was in full swing! At myORTHODONTIST, we celebrated with true Calgarian pride at the McKenzie Towne Stampede Pancake Breakfast on July 11! We greeted our community with snow cones, stickers and smiles at our booth! In our office, we had a balloon artist and face painters in action! We also had custom mouthguard fittings too. Our team was thrilled to connect with each and everyone one of you!

Invisalign is a great alternative to metal braces. It is recommended for patients of all ages, but it is especially popular with children and teenagers. School-aged patients tend to respond very well to Invisalign treatment, therefore, at myORTHODONTIST in Calgary, we frequently encourage parents to consider this option.

Many patients decide to forgo orthodontic treatment, or do not explore the possibility, because they believe it is not affordable. At myORTHODONTIST in Calgary and Okotoks, we encourage our patients to consider all of their options. We believe that with our flexible financing solutions, affordability is closer than you think!

Studies suggest that more than 50% of patients with sleep disorders have airway issues. Airway focused treatment looks beyond the tongue and teeth, including all connected elements. It takes your entire head and body into account, which allows us to provide more in-depth solutions for our patients at myORTHODONTIST in Calgary and Okotoks. Here’s a look at the benefits of airway focused treatment:

You’ve spent the time investing in your smile with orthodontic treatment. Now let’s make sure we protect it! Active sports can open up the risk for injuries, including those to the mouth. When wearing braces during sports, those injuries can be more severe. Let’s protect your smile, including your braces, during your favourite sports activities.

There are many options available for orthodontic treatment and these can differ when it comes to the complexity of the individual patient’s case. If you are interested in seeking treatment for you, or your child, you may not know what questions to ask. That’s okay – at myORTHODONTIST we are here to help! Here are a few important questions to make sure you ask at your orthodontic consultation.

Spring has sprung! This means the time for graduation is fast approaching. If your child is graduating this year, we know there are numerous events you are preparing for. From prom to the cap and gown ceremony, there are many occasions for them to proudly smile! At myORTHODONTIST we are here to help make sure your child has a confident and healthy smile they won’t be afraid to show off! How is this possible? Through Invisalign orthodontic treatment!

When it comes to orthodontic treatment, including braces – your wisdom teeth may not be the first thing to come to mind. However, the question does come up concerning wisdom teeth. This is often a concern towards the end of treatment (when wisdom teeth tend to erupt). Will my wisdom teeth undo all the work my braces just did?

At myORTHODONTIST, we are proud to be an accessible and comprehensive resource for orthodontic treatment in Calgary and Okotoks. While we provide professional orthodontic treatment to our patients, we are also here to help our patients understand and make decisions about their overall oral health. We know there are many questions buzzing around the current trend known as “DIY Orthodontics” and we are happy to help shed some light!