Midpark Dental provides braces and clear aligner treatment for children, teenagers, and adults at our clinic in Midnapore. Treatment is planned, fitted, and monitored here, by the same team that does your checkups, which means no second clinic, no second set of records, and no driving across the city every six weeks.

Your assessment includes a digital scan, a written treatment plan, the expected duration, and the full cost before you commit to anything.

Straightening teeth is partly about appearance and partly about function, and the functional reasons are the ones people underestimate.

• Crowded or overlapping teeth are harder to clean, which raises the risk of decay and gum disease in exactly the spots a toothbrush cannot reach.
• Gaps allow neighbouring teeth to drift and can change how the bite loads.
• An overbite, underbite, or crossbite concentrates force on a few teeth instead of spreading it, which shows up years later as wear, cracks, and recession.
• Teeth that stick out are considerably more likely to be chipped or knocked out in an accident.

If your teeth are straight and comfortable and you simply do not like how they look, that is a perfectly good reason to treat too. We will just tell you honestly which category you are in.

Some of the orthodontic procedures we offer in our SE Calgary clinic includes:

Dental Braces

Traditional dental braces involve metal brackets and wires placed on the teeth to encourage tooth movement and alignment. This is recommended for all types of bite problems and smile alignment concerns.

But if you want a more discreet look, we also offer ceramic braces which uses ceramic-coloured brackets that blend better with the teeth or lingual braces which are hidden behind the teeth. These alternatives can straighten the smile without the metal teeth look.

Invisible Braces – Invisalign

The most advanced teeth straightening system is the Invisalign invisible braces. The treatment uses a series of clear, removable, bespoke aligners that fit snugly around the teeth to straighten them gradually. This uses digital technology to scan your teeth, map out your entire treatment, and determine how many aligners you need to transform your smile.

The Invisalign treatment is a more comfortable alternative to traditional braces. And because they are virtually invisible, you can smile confidently even with them on. Simply wear them as recommended and watch the magic happen!

Growth Assessment

A crucial period of orthodontic treatment is during the age where baby teeth start to fall off and the adult teeth begin to come out in the mouth. To avoid future problems with the smile and bite, your orthodontist can assess your child’s scans as early as possible so they can detect possible concerns and provide early intervention. This is called preventive orthodontics and it uses devices to manage the growth of the jaws as they develop.

Retainers

Dental retainers are custom-made devices, usually made of wires or clear plastic. They are worn over your teeth after dental braces to keep them in their correct alignment. Otherwise, they may shift and your teeth may relapse to their previous position.

The orthodontic treatment process depends on what procedure you will need. Generally, what you can expect during your visit with your orthodontist includes:

Scans

Depending on what your treatment needs, your orthodontist may recommend you get an extraoral or intraoral scan, or both. Extraoral scans such as a full mouth xray determines the position of each tooth and health of the jawbone. This is especially useful during growth assessment to locate adult teeth as they are about to come in the mouth.

Meanwhile, an intraoral scan provides measurements of your arch, tooth size, and detailed images of your teeth and gums. These are key information needed for the braces treatment to fix your bite.

Diagnosis

After your scans and other charts are obtained, your orthodontist can provide an accurate diagnosis of your case. Such as whether you have bite issues such as overbite or underbite or if you have teeth crowding due to small jaw. Correct diagnosis makes for proper treatment planning and, most importantly, treatment success.

Treatment Plan

After finalizing your diagnosis, the last step is to create a personalized treatment plan that will help treat and manage your orthodontic concerns and prevent problems in the future. During this step, it is also important to discuss your treatment goals with your orthodontist so they can align the plan according to your needs.

Once we have discussed your treatment plan, our orthodontist and dental team expect to see you as recommended.

If you are undergoing traditional dental braces, you will be scheduled for a dental visit every three weeks. This is so that your orthodontist can make adjustments to your dental appliance, including replacing worn-out bands to tighten your braces. Patients with orthodontic devices, such as space maintainers, may need to visit every 2 months for recalibration.

Meanwhile, if you are wearing invisible braces, you are likely scheduled for appointments every four to six weeks. This is for progress checks to determine if your treatment is moving forward as planned.

There are many payment avenues that you can consider to fund your orthodontic treatment, such as:

Personal funding

Midpark Dental accepts several payment methods, including cash, personal cheques, and debit and credit cards.

Third party funding

If eligible, you may also reach out to third party financing that can pay for your partial or full fees.

Dental insurance

Some dental insurance plans include coverage for orthodontic treatment. But, because this is not a medically necessary procedure, it is not a guarantee that it is part of your coverage inclusion. Discuss with your provider to determine if you can use your insurance as fund source.

Midpark Dental also offers flexible payments to cater to your financial needs. Just let us know and our administrative office will gladly discuss your options.

Midpark Dental, 201-239 Midpark Way SE. You leave with a written plan, a duration, and a total cost, and no obligation to proceed. Call (403) 201-7999.