Braces in NW Calgary: Metal, Clear and Self-Ligating Braces
For some bites, braces are still the most precise tool. Dr. Hisham Badawi, a certified specialist in orthodontics, works with every major type of braces and chooses what suits your bite: braces, clear aligners, or a combination of both.
- No referral needed
- Braces, aligners or both
- Adults, teens and children
When braces are the right choice
Every treatment starts with the same question: what forces does each tooth need to get where it should go? Some movements, such as turning a badly rotated tooth, moving roots, closing large spaces or correcting some bite problems, are often more predictable with braces. Others work well with aligners. Your plan is built around the movements your teeth need, not around one appliance.
Types of braces
Metal braces
Small, strong and efficient. Today’s metal brackets are much smaller than they used to be.
Clear (ceramic) braces
Tooth-coloured brackets that are much less noticeable, a popular choice for adults.
Self-ligating braces
Brackets with a built-in clip that holds the wire, instead of elastic ties. They can mean fewer parts to change at each visit.
Dr. Badawi has worked with all of these systems, so the choice is made for your bite rather than out of habit.
Braces and aligners together
Some treatments use both: braces for the movements they do best, and clear aligners for the rest, or the other way round. If braces become part of your plan, your treatment fee covers them, with no itemized charges along the way.
Cost and payment plans
Treatment fees typically range from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on your bite, the treatment you need and how long it takes. You receive your exact fee in writing at your complimentary consultation, before anything starts, and payment plans are arranged to fit your budget. More about fees and payment.
Living with braces
- Avoid hard and sticky foods, such as hard candy, popcorn kernels and caramel, which can break brackets.
- Brush carefully around each bracket and clean between your teeth every day.
- If a bracket or wire comes loose or pokes, call us so it can be fixed.
- When your braces come off, a retainer keeps your teeth where they are.
Common questions
Do braces hurt?
You can expect some soreness for a few days after your braces go on and after adjustments. It usually settles quickly, and most people get used to their braces within a week or two.
How long will I wear braces?
It depends on your bite and what needs to move. At your consultation you get an estimate for your treatment, along with the fee in writing.
Can adults get braces?
Yes. Braces work at any age, as long as your teeth and gums are healthy. Clear braces are less visible, and some adults combine braces with aligners to keep treatment discreet.
Braces or clear aligners: which is better for me?
It depends on the movements your teeth need. Some movements are often more predictable with braces, others work well with aligners, and some cases use both. Dr. Badawi explains the options for your bite at your consultation.
How much do braces cost in Calgary?
Treatment fees typically range from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on your bite, the treatment you need and how long it takes. You receive your exact fee in writing before you start, and payment plans are available.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book a complimentary consultation directly.
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#250, 15 Royal Vista Place NW, Calgary, AB T3R 0P3, close to Royal Oak, Rocky Ridge and Ranchlands.
Hours: Monday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm; Thursday and Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
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