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Darin J Ward, DDS, FAGD, FRD(c), Specialist in Orthodontics: 403.253.2702 GET DIRECTIONS TO: Orthodontic Solutions at Banker's Hall: 3rd Floor Bankers Hall, Suite 338, 315 8th Ave. SW. Calgary, Alberta. T2P 4K1

Calgary Adult & Family Orthodontic Services

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Orthodontic Care for Adult Professionals.

At Clear Orthodontic Solutions, Bankers Hall, we focus on the unique needs of Adult orthodontic patients. Bringing a refreshing new focus on patient care, adult-orthodontic-calgary-albertawe offer a highly individualized level of care. The private treatment suites at our downtown Calgary Orthodontic office allow us to provide personalized care for all our patients, from children & families to busy Adult professionals, who make up about 95% of our practice.

Is Adult Orthodontics right for me?

While many people used to believe that braces were “just for kids”, the facts show otherwise:

  • Among the thousands of Canadians now in orthodontic treatment, more than one out of every four is over the age of twenty-one.

Dr. Ward is a Preferred Provider for Invisalign Adult clear aligners.

Because the basic process involved in moving teeth is the same in adults as in children, orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. The health of the teeth, the gums, the supporting bones, exisiting restorations, and planned future dentistry are all factors important to consider when diagnosing and planning treatment for adult orthodontic patients.

The advent of new orthodontic technologies has made braces more acceptable for adults. These braces are much smaller in size, more esthetic, and they offer better efficiency in moving the teeth than traditional orthodontic systems. Dr. Ward will work with you and your general dentist to help you determine if orthodontics fits into your lifetime strategy for your dental health.

Contact us to schedule your orthodontic evaluation today.

Orthodontics & Braces for Teens:

We get it…getting Braces can be a daunting idea for most Teens.

At Okotoks Orthodontics, we understand that self-confidence and aesthetics matter to our young-adults, and strive to provide orthodontic solutions that work to achieve all your goals. In addition to traditional wire-braces, we feature many other options and technologies that aren’t as “obvious” as regular braces. To help Teens look and feel their best every day of treatment, we feature:

Early Treatment: Orthodontics for Kids

People can benefit from orthodontic treatment at any age; however, there are many advantages to seeking early diagnosis, as treatment options can become more limited once all the permanent teeth have come in and one’s facial growth has slowed.

It is recommended that children have an orthodontic check-up by the age of 6, or earlier if there are signs of:

  • crowded primary (baby) teeth
  • crossbite
  • underbite
  • premature loss of primary teeth
  • and/or altered oral posture including mouth breathing, tongue posturing between teeth, and finger or lip habits (thumb-sucking, etc).
  • Learn more about Phase I Interceptive treatment, Crozat Arch Development, and Biobloc™ Orthotropics orthodontic treatment to help kids maximize their genetic potential for growth and development.

This way, problems with the growth of the jaws or crowding of the teeth can be addressed, often eliminating the need for complicated treatment, such as adult tooth removal or surgery, after the adolescent growth spurt. As well, some of the underlying causes of orthodontic problems, such as a dependency to breathe through the mouth instead of the nose, thumb-sucking, and dental decay, can be recognized early to prevent problems from worsening.

Early treatment, also called Phase I treatment, takes place while your child still has baby teeth present. Phase I treatment usually lasts between 1 and 2 years, during which time retainers are worn until the permanent teeth come in.

After the permanent teeth have come in, we can determine if Phase II treatment is needed. Most children require a second phase of treatment, but Phase II treatment is considerably shorter and less invasive if your child benefits from early Phase I treatment.

Ask your family dentist to refer your child for Early treatment care today.

Technologies & Treatments for our Calgary patients:

At Clear Orthodontic Solutions, Bankers Hall, we utilize a range of treatment technologies and methods to help our patients achieve their lifetime goals for dental health, including: