Splits or separations in the upper lip and mouth that happen while a fetus grows in the uterus are known as cleft lip and cleft palate. Surgery is necessary to treat this condition; it might also involve speech therapy and additional dental work. The majority of cleft lip and cleft palate cases are identified at [...]
Do you grind your teeth or clench your jaw while you sleep? You're not alone. Millions of people suffer from a condition called bruxism, which is characterized by the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth, often during sleep. This condition can cause a number of dental problems, including tooth wear, jaw pain, headaches, and even [...]
Receiving orthodontic work is beneficial to you and your dental health in multiple ways. Not only does this treatment improve the overall function of your smile but boosts its aesthetic appearance too. You’ll be able to feel confident having dinner with friends and talking to someone new without feeling embarrassed. There are four different forms [...]
Our health is a crazy yet very important thing. So many different events can occur from the moment we’re born to the time we grow and mature, which is why we need to do all we can to preserve both our minds and bodies. After all, we only have one. One such condition that can [...]
Dealing with oral pain, which includes jaw pain, is definitely not ideal. This can arise from a variety of factors like bruxism, which refers to clenching and grinding your teeth, sports injuries, trauma, erupting teeth, overcrowding, and even an infection. If you find yourself experiencing this, don’t hesitate to reach out to a dentist or [...]
The Smile Direct Club promises to straighten your teeth while you sleep or during the day using clear aligners for “up to 60% less than braces.” To anyone who has investigated Invisalign and clear aligners in Calgary, that might sound familiar. After all, Invisalign straightens your teeth at any time you wear your aligners — [...]
When you think about getting braces, you probably are thinking about getting a stunning, straight smile that makes you feel confident and attractive. However, most people don’t think about the other ways that the position of your teeth and the alignment of your bite impact your overall quality of life. In this blog post, our [...]
If you are thinking about aligning your teeth, then you may be considering Invisalign in NE Calgary. There is a lot of information out there about Invisalign, and it is important to be clear about the facts before moving forward with treatment. In this blog post, our team at Totally Orthodontics busts some common myths [...]
Braces work to align your teeth by exerting gentle but consistent pressure on them. Most individuals visit an orthodontist in NE Calgary between the ages of 7 to 14 for braces and other aligning treatments. However, today, an increasing number of adults are getting braces to fix overbites, crowding, or other alignment problems that affect [...]
A cleft palate or lip occurs when a child is born with a space in the lip or roof of the mouth (palate). At the start of pregnancy, typically in the first six to 10 weeks, the bones and tissues of the nose, mouth, and upper jaw fuse to form the palate and upper lip. [...]
