Calgary Cosmetic Dental Treatments Blog

There are a wide variety of reasons patients prefer orthodontic treatment with Invisalign® to traditional metal braces. One of those reasons is the system's adaptability to fit each person's lifestyle. If you live in or around Calgary, experienced Invisalign® provider Dr. Gordon Chee can advise you on the steps you should take for best results.

A major difference between braces and Invisalign® is freedom. While braces are attached to the teeth throughout treatment, Invisalign® shifts teeth and the bite using removable plastic aligner trays.

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Invisalign® has become popular because of its ability to straighten teeth while being almost imperceptible to observers. But what problems can this adult orthodontic solution fix? During your initial appointment, Calgary dentist Dr. Gordon Chee can evaluate your teeth and bite and discuss whether or not Invisalign might be able to benefit you.

Invisalign® works similarly to braces, gradually shifting teeth and the bite into a more cosmetically and functionally sound alignment. However, where traditional braces use metal brackets and wires that can obstruct your...

Do you suffer from recurring pain in your teeth, jaw or other parts of your face? To determine how a patient’s bite can affect his or her overall oral health, Calgary general dentist Dr. Gordon Chee has adopted T-Scan, a compact sensor device that facilitates accurate diagnosis by offering a full picture of forces at work in the bite.

While previous methods of diagnosing a misaligned bite only showed the “rest” position, digital bite analysis technology like T-Scan gives Dr. Chee the ability to assess the entire action of your bite for areas of extreme pressure, irregular...

A bright white smile has universal appeal and is one of the first things we notice when meeting a new face. Unfortunately, food, drinks and aging all take their toll, and over time our teeth lose their natural lustre. Knowing what causes tooth discolouration can help you avoid problematic staining agents. If you’d like to brighten your smile, the Calgary dental professionals at Aesthetic Dental Studio can help you choose the teeth whitening treatment that’s right for you.

The most common staining agents are the foods and drinks we put in our mouths every day. The following items in particular readily...