Good oral hygiene habits are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, especially in children. It’s important to start teaching children about oral hygiene at an early age so that they can develop good habits that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, many children suffer from common dental problems that can lead to discomfort, pain, and more severe dental problems. In…

Phase 1 Orthodontic treatment is lengthy, but it’s worth it when it comes to improving your child’s smile. We’ll discuss the various phases of orthodontic treatment and what you need to know to decide what’s best for your child. From diagnosis to braces and beyond, read on to get the information you need to have a successful orthodontist in Calgary. …

Keeping your Invisalign aligners clean is an important task that patients must responsibly do on a daily basis. Dr. Hisham Badawi and the Smile Elements team offer several dos and don’ts of cleaning aligners to help you with this task. You will be wearing your aligners every day for 12 to 18 months. Learning how to clean aligners helps keep…

We tend to look at people with straight, healthy, white smiles to be healthier, more trustworthy – maybe even more professional. This indicates the many cosmetic benefits of having straight teeth, but there’s so much more involved than what meets the eye! Making the decision to straighten your teeth is a lifestyle choice, along with being the first step in a…

We know that being a teenager can be difficult without throwing crooked teeth into the mix. When orthodontic treatment for teens becomes a must, it’s important that your teen has all the right information in order to make the most of it, and get the best possible results! This guide will go over why more and more teenagers are opting for braces, how braces…

Orthodontic treatment is the best way to get a straight smile, but once the orthodontic appliances are off, your teeth can start to miss the way they used to be. This means that once the pressure has been taken off of them and they’re no longer being forced to maintain their new position, they may start to shift. This is just…

Almost every year millions of people around the world make their new year’s resolution surrounding their health, and rightly so! Did you know that in order to have a healthy body you have to have a healthy mouth? Your oral health has a huge impact on the rest of your body and even your mental health.   Implement a Routine  …

The new year is right around the corner which means a fresh start for everyone, it’s the perfect time to get the smile of your dreams. Don’t put it off any longer, make this year the best one yet with the help of braces! Your Health Is Worth The Investment One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to…