ProviderSpace Maintainers
A space maintainer is an orthodontic appliance that is used to hold a space that is left when a baby tooth falls out or is removed prematurely.
Welcome to the Cory Liss Orthodontics Blog
Orthodontic Expanders
A palate expander is a common appliance that is used to correct a width problem with your upper jaw when it is too narrow in comparison to the lower jaw.
Why an Ideal Bite Is So Important
You don’t have to suffer from a bad bite forever; talk to your orthodontist about treatment. Need an orthodontist? Contact the experts at Cory Liss Orthodontics.
Is Invisalign Worth It?
You’re a savvy consumer. You’re the person who will browse ten travel sites before booking a hotel. Or maybe you have all the best price comparison apps on your smartphone. We get it. You’ve worked hard for your money, you don’t want to waste it on fruitless trends. Invisalign may seem like another one of those crazes, and you may be a little hesitant to give it a try. But you wouldn’t be here reading this if you weren’t just a little bit curious.
Braces and Migraines
No matter which way you slice it, migraines are the pits. The worst thing is that many people don’t know what triggers these super-headaches. Many patients have asked us about the relationship between migraines and orthodontic treatments like braces. In this blog, we are going to explore these questions.
How to Floss Your Permanent Retainer
Completing Orthodontic Treatment is an exciting time – especially when it comes to having braces removed. In order to keep your teeth in a healthy position, your Calgary Orthodontist will advise wearing a retainer – this ensures teeth don’t move out of alignment. Wearing an Orthodontic Retainer is a vital part of long-term treatment success, and for some patients the use of a permanent retainer – that is cemented to the inside of teeth – is required to preserve the newly created bite.
What is Orthodontics and Why Should You Choose an Orthodontic Specialist?
Orthodontics is a dental specialty that addresses irregularities of teeth and jaws using orthodontic appliances. Calgary Orthodontists at Cory Liss Orthodontics are Certified Orthodontists who provides orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages in Calgary and Airdrie.
Taking Care of Your Orthodontic Retainer
Our previous blogs over the past couple of months have stressed the importance of wearing your orthodontic retainer as per your Calgary Orthodontist’s instructions. We’ve explained how quickly teeth can move back to old positions when a retainer is not worn correctly. Nobody wants to have to redo orthodontic treatment – so keep your retainer in your mouth – and the retainer case close-by.
How Do I Know If I Need Braces?
Airdrie and Calgary Orthodontist – Dr. Cory Liss – explains the signs and symptoms that may indicate it’s time for orthodontic braces. For some people the signs that their child (or themselves) needs braces are obvious due to crooked, overlapping teeth, or gaps in between teeth and speech issues. A great place to start in establishing if your child would benefit from orthodontic treatment is a consultation with an Orthodontist in Calgary.
Orthodontic Treatment in Calgary for Adult Patients
Our previous articles have focused on orthodontic treatment in Calgary for teenagers and younger children. But what about adults who are contemplating orthodontic care – how do they decide if seeing a Calgary Orthodontist is the right choice for them.