Your first few days with braces will feel rather odd, awkward, and even painful. The day you get your braces you will probably just feel weird, like you have something in your mouth – because you do. You are most likely to feel pain and soreness during the second and third days. After that, you…
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At Dr. Claude Boutin Orthodontist, we know orthodontic emergencies are neither convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Claude Boutin and our team are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call our Calgary, AB office when you experience severe…
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Braces are an investment in your smile. When your teeth reach a desired straightness, you’ll have a beautiful smile, but it’s important to keep it that way! You can accomplish this with a retainer provided by Dr. Claude Boutin Orthodontist. A retainer is a small, custom-fit device that reinforces the new position of your teeth…
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The term malocclusion refers to misalignment of teeth. You may have been born with malocclusion, so your teeth simply grew in crooked, or the misalignment and crowding of your teeth occurred over a period of time. Either way, not only can malocclusion pose cosmetic issues, but it can have a negative effect on your speaking…
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