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At Airdrie Bayside Dental, we want you to have a healthy set of teeth you can use for decades to come. In order for this to happen, having proper oral hygiene is a must. Below we have listed tips [...]

Why We Need Orthodontic Appliances Signing up for a dentofacial orthopedic treatment can be frightening when you don’t know what to expect. By learning what appliances orthodontists use and [...]

Prevent Injuries Spring is here and it’s time to remind you about protecting your face and teeth during sports. If you ask parents what they’re most afraid of when their child is [...]

Removing your braces is exciting. All that hard work is over – but not so quick – you’ve got one more decision to make. Should you get permanent or removable retainers? Or should you get a [...]

Each February for the past sixty-eight years, our friends at the ADA have sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health at a young age. [...]

Keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces, here are 10 tips for doing so: 1. Always be prepared. The easiest way to be sure you can brush after every meal is to [...]

At our office, we encourage our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which is the process of cleaning between the teeth to remove [...]

Have you ever wondered how we arrived at the modern state of brace hardware? You may be surprised to know that the history of braces begins in Ancient Greece and Rome. Ancient Times: From Greece [...]

Types of orthodontic treatment Braces: Metal or ceramic brackets are bonded to the front of teeth. Wires and elastics are attached to the brackets to straighten teeth. Invisalign®: Advanced 3D [...]

Orthodontic treatments vary from dental treatment, in that they primarily address malocclusions, jaw spacing and tooth alignment, rather than the actual health of the teeth. That is why it is [...]