Go Green for St. Patrick's Day

March 16th, 2017

Millions of people, around Calgary, AB and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may be easy for you to throw on a green shirt, sport a St. Patrick’s Day button, or wear a pair of emerald-hued shoes, if you’re…
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Not-So-Sweet Sweets: The five worst candies to eat during orthodontic treatment

March 9th, 2017

Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors with spasms of sugar-filled joy, but if you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment at Dr. Claude Boutin Orthodontist to straighten your teeth, then these sweets are not so sweet. While you may have a Willy-Wonka-sized sweet tooth, there are some candies you’re going to have to avoid…
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Permanent or Removable Retainers: Which is right for you?

March 2nd, 2017

When the time comes for Dr. Claude Boutin to remove your braces, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a combination of the two? It is always wise to follow Dr. Claude Boutin…
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Eating with Braces: Braces-friendly snack recipe

February 23rd, 2017

At Dr. Claude Boutin Orthodontist, Dr. Claude Boutin and our staff know that eating with braces can be tricky. You want to avoid damaging the bands, brackets, and wires, since any damage can delay the progress of your treatment. After adjustments, your mouth may also feel sore, which will make eating more of a chore…
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