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. [...]
Over the past few decades, millions of people have transformed their smiles with the help of Invisalign near you. Crooked teeth can cause someone to feel insecure and lower their confidence. However, having to undergo an aligning treatment such as braces can only add to this embarrassment. If you have crooked teeth, you should get [...]
Do you suddenly wake up with a headache in the mornings? Or do you find it difficult to open and close your mouth? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is responsible for the functionality and movement of your jaw. When this joint is inflamed, it causes temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). So, What Causes TMD? Even for dentists, [...]
A whitening tray looks almost identical to a nightguard, and both whitening trays and night guards are orthodontic appliances that enhance your dental health and appearance. If you have had whitening trays, you may be wondering if you can use the trays as a night guard as well. While dental appliances may look the same, [...]
