Orthodontist in NW Calgary: Clear Aligners for Adults and Children
Smile Elements Orthodontics is a specialist orthodontic practice in Royal Vista NW. Dr. Hisham Badawi plans every treatment, and the clinic’s own lab makes the aligners.
- No referral needed
- Digital 3D scans
- In-person consultations
Clear aligners for adults
Clear aligners are removable trays that move teeth in small planned steps. They come out for eating and brushing. The clinic designs each set from a 3D scan of your teeth and makes it in its lab in Calgary, so the orthodontist who plans your treatment also oversees how the aligners are made.
At your consultation you learn whether aligners suit your bite, how long your treatment is expected to take, and what it costs.
Children and teens
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check no later than age 7. At that age a child has a mix of baby and permanent teeth, and the jaws are still growing, so problems with the bite or spacing can be found early.
A check is not a commitment to treatment; many children are simply monitored as they grow. Parents receive the findings and any plan in writing, with fees, before deciding.
Your first visit
- A clinical exam of your teeth, bite and jaw.
- A digital 3D scan, with no impression putty.
- A discussion of the diagnosis and your treatment options, including the option of no treatment.
- A written plan with the expected timeline and fees.
The consultation is complimentary and takes place in person at our office. No referral from a dentist is needed.
Your orthodontist
Dr. Hisham Badawi is a specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics registered in Alberta.
- Fellowship in Orthodontics, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, FRCD(C) (2006)
- PhD in Orthodontics and Medical Health Sciences, University of Alberta (2009)
- MSc in Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Institute, University of London (2001)
- Membership in Orthodontics, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2002)
- BDS, Jordan University of Science and Technology (1998)
- Former tenure-track assistant professor, University of Manitoba
Fees and payment
Treatment fees typically range from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on your bite, the treatment you need and how long it takes. Fees depend on your treatment plan, and you receive them in writing before you start. Payment plans are arranged to fit your budget. The clinic accepts cash, debit, Visa and Mastercard, and the team can help you understand your insurance coverage.
Orthodontics close to home in NW Calgary
Smile Elements Orthodontics is at #250, 15 Royal Vista Place NW, in the Royal Vista business park. The clinic is close to the communities of Royal Oak, Rocky Ridge, Tuscany, Citadel, Ranchlands, Arbour Lake, Scenic Acres, Hawkwood, Bowness, Sherwood, Kincora, Sage Hill, Nolan Hill, Evanston and Livingston, and families also come to us from Cochrane and Airdrie.
Whether you’re an adult considering clear aligners, a parent looking for a first orthodontic check for a child, or a patient whose aligners have stopped fitting and wants a second opinion, you can see a certified specialist in orthodontics without a referral.
Treatment may use clear aligners, braces or both, whichever suits your bite.
We also make, replace and repair retainers, including for people whose braces or aligners were done somewhere else.
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.
Call (403) 730-6400 or book a complimentary consultation online.
Common questions
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. Your first consultation is complimentary, and you learn whether aligners or braces suit your bite, how long treatment is expected to take, and what it costs.
Do I need a referral from my dentist?
No. You can book directly. If your dentist has referred you, bring the referral or ask them to send it to us.
Who will plan my treatment?
Dr. Hisham Badawi, a certified specialist in orthodontics, plans every treatment himself, and our own lab in Calgary makes the aligners.
What does treatment cost?
Treatment fees typically range from $3,000 to $10,000. Your fee depends on your bite, the treatment you need and how long it takes. At your complimentary consultation you receive your exact fee in writing, with what it includes, before anything starts. Payment plans are arranged to fit your budget.
How do fees and payment plans work?
Fees depend on your treatment plan, and you receive them in writing before you start. Payment plans are arranged to fit your budget. We accept cash, debit, Visa and Mastercard, and our team can help you understand your insurance coverage.
What ages do you treat?
Adults, teens and children. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check by age 7.
Can I get a second opinion on my aligner treatment?
Yes. If your aligners have stopped fitting or treatment keeps getting extended, we review your teeth, your bite and the plan behind your aligners, with no commitment.
Is Invisalign the same as clear aligners?
Many people say “Invisalign” when they mean any clear aligner, much as “Kleenex” is used for any tissue. Invisalign is one brand; others include Spark, uLab, Angel Align, ClearCorrect and Byte. Smile Elements designs and makes its own clear aligners in our Calgary lab, and at your complimentary consultation we explain how they work and whether they suit your bite. Invisalign is a trademark of Align Technology, Inc.; other brand names belong to their owners.
Where are you, and when are you open?
#250, 15 Royal Vista Place NW, Calgary, close to Royal Oak and Rocky Ridge. 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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#250, 15 Royal Vista Place NW
Calgary, AB T3R 0P3
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
Weekends closed
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