Are Orthodontics
Right For Me?
At Bayside Dental & Orthodontics, we provide our patients in Airdrie with orthodontic treatment so your mouth can look and function better. This treatment usually entails wearing removable or fixed braces, along with tooth extraction and perhaps some jaw surgery.
When you come to our clinic, our orthodontists will assess your teeth and mouth to identify whether orthodontic appliances will benefit you. Depending on the results of the first consultation, which will include a full dental and medical history assessment, a clinical exam, special x-rays, and models of the damaged teeth, we will create an appropriate treatment plan for your case, or recommend another treatment option.
Some of the cases that can be treated with braces or orthodontics include:
- Overbite – also known as “buck teeth” – characterised by the upper front teeth sticking out, too forward over the lower teeth
- Crossbite – failure of the upper teeth to come slightly in front of the lower dentition when you bite normally
- Underbite – a situation where the lower teeth are too forward or the upper teeth are too far back, giving you a “bulldog” like appearance
- Open bite – when there is a gap between the edges of your front teeth when your rear teeth bite together
- Spacing – gaps that develop in your mouth due to missing teeth or small teeth that don’t fill up your mouth
- Misplaced midline – an unusual case of the centre of your upper front teeth failing to line up with that of your lower front teeth
- Crowding – when you have too many teeth to fit in the dental ridge
Types & Benefits of
Orthodontic Treatments
There are many types of fixed and removable appliances that can be applied in orthodontic treatment to help move misaligned/crooked teeth, retrain muscles, and influence the growth of your jaws. These orthodontic devices work by exerting a continuous but gentle pressure on your teeth and jaws for a period of between 6 and 24 months.
For fixed appliances, we may recommend:
- Braces – consist of bands that are attached around the teeth to support the appliance, brackets that are fixed to the front part of the teeth, and arch wires that connect these two and exert tension on the teeth
- Special fixed appliances – appliances attached to the teeth to control tongue thrusting or thumb sucking
- Fixed space maintainers – used to keep the space where a baby tooth is prematurely lost open until the adult tooth erupts
Removable appliances include:
- Removable space maintainers – keep spaces between teeth open
- Aligners – alternative to conventional braces for adults
- Splints – jaw repositioning appliances to train the jaw to close in the proper position
- Removable retainers – help prevent teeth from shifting
- Lip and cheek bumpers – help to relieve pressure exerted by the cheek and lip muscles on your teeth
- Palatal expander – plastic device used to extend the upper jaw arch
- Headgear – help to adjust the jaw position
The benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
Crooked teeth and misaligned jaws make it harder to maintain oral hygiene, increasing the risk of tooth loss due to decay and periodontal disease. Additionally, misaligned teeth and jaws exert more pressure on the chewing muscles, which can lead to headaches, shoulder, neck and back pain, and TMJ syndrome. If you’re not confident about your smile, this could also negatively impact your social and career life.
Fortunately, our skilled and experienced staff can help you fix this. Some of the reasons to consider orthodontic treatment include:
- To improve the health of your teeth, gums, and mouth
- To improve the appearance of your smile and face
- To improve function – make it easier to chew
- To improve the longevity of your natural teeth
Contact our team today for more information.
More than just a Dental Office
We’re part of the Airdrie Community!
Patients choose Bayside Dental & Orthodontics because we offer comfortable, modern, and relaxing environment for patients of all ages. Our dentists are all experienced and registered with the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta.
Our dentists and staff are gentle, patient-focused and genuinely caring at all times. We listen and prepare personalized treatment plans to meet individual patient dental aspirations. Furthermore, we love to participate in our communities and commit to social responsibility!
Bayside Dental & Orthodontics is the best dental team I've ever worked with. Online booking first attracted me, but warm and genuine care from staff has kept me coming back.
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Testimonials
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Wilton F.
General Dentistry
…Dr. Cziraki and her wonderful assistant, Let, did a great job of relieving my stress throughout the entire process. Their caring attitude and sense of humor made me wonder why I ever felt nervous. I highly recommend them.
Erin J.
Emergency Dentistry
Really nice people like Dr. Susan and Sherri at the front desk. I have never been here before and they were able to get me in last minute do to an emergency.
Angel H.
Orthodontics
Great experience, very friendly staff that provided detailed and easy to understand explanations of complex procedures. They were quick and very professional. All in all I’ve been very happy to start my Braces treatment here.
Carolina G.
Family Dentistry
Thank you so much for educating my dayhome kids and my own children today about proper brushing and flossing… Very patient and made it super fun for the kids!
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Bayside Dental & Orthodontics
Are you new to the area or looking for a family dentist in Airdrie for a range of services from early childhood dental care to dentistry for adults? Bayside Dental & Orthodontics welcomes new patients of all ages whether for your toddler’s first dental check-up or dental implants to replace your missing tooth.
Dr. Randal Headley and Dr. Suzanne Cziraki offer comprehensive solutions for dental problems as well as preventive dental care for your long-term oral health and well-being. Contact our friendly staff to book an appointment. You may also call our staff for assistance and accommodation in our schedule for any dental emergency.
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