Services
Your First Visit
At Smile Elements, we love meeting new patients! At your first visit, our team will get to know you and review your orthodontic concerns and treatment goals.
Our doctors will complete a comprehensive evaluation of your teeth and bite and make any recommendations for treatment.
Your initial visit is a great time to ask any questions that you may have regarding your orthodontic treatment options. It is our goal to provide you with all the information you need to gain a better understanding of your diagnosis and treatment options.
After you meet with our doctors, our office manager will review your recommendations in detail and provide you with information regarding treatment timing, scheduling appointments, fees, and financial arrangements.
Financial factors should never be an obstacle to orthodontic treatment. We offer flexible financing options that will fit every budget.
Clear Aligners
As experienced clear aligner providers, we can correct almost any orthodontic case using Invisalign. The Invisalign system uses a series of custom-made clear aligners to straighten your teeth and correct your bite.
The beauty of aligners is that it’s practically invisible! Invisalign aligners are removed when eating and brushing, giving you flexibility to eat all the foods you enjoy! At our office, we use a 3D digital scanner, avoiding the need for any messy molds.
We are confident that clear aligners will provide a comfortable experience while delivering exceptional clinical outcomes.
Braces
At Smile Elements, we use self-ligating braces. Advantages of self-ligating systems include:
- Improved hygiene
- No unnecessary tooth extractions
- Lighter forces
- Faster appointments
- Improved Comfort
We offer a variety of options for braces, including clear and metal braces, making the experience more comfortable and convenient.
Early Treatment
The Canadian and American Association of Orthodontists recommend that all children receive an orthodontic examination by 7 years of age.
Although orthodontic treatment may not be required, certain growth abnormalities can be detected at this age.
Early intervention can improve growth patterns and avoid complex treatment in the future.
Some signs that early orthodontic treatment may be required are:
- To influence jaw growth in a favourable manner
- Preserve or gain space for permanent teeth
- Improve tooth eruption patterns
- Early or late loss of primary teeth
- Thumb sucking or other oral habits
- Cross-bites
- Improve speech problems
If no treatment is required, your child will be enrolled in our Growth and Guidance program.
We will follow your child’s dental development every six months, at no fee, to ensure that everything is right on track!
Adolescent Treatment
The ideal time to start orthodontic treatment is during the adolescent years, between the ages of 11-14.
At this time, most of the adult teeth have erupted and children are experiencing a growth spurt.
These growth spurts assist in correcting the bite and making treatment outcomes more predictable.
We have a number of treatment options available for our adolescent patients including self-ligating braces, clear braces, and Invisalign.
Adult Treatment
More and more adults are seeking orthodontic treatment to improve their smile.
At Smile Elements, approximately 30% of our patients are adults! We have a number of treatment options available including Invisalign, self-ligating braces, and clear braces which makes the process easier and more efficient.
Benefits of orthodontic treatment as an adult include:
- Access for improved oral hygiene
- Eliminating uneven wear
- Improved function and health of teeth
- Develop space for future implants, bridges
- Improve sleep apnea symptoms
Retainers
Once you are completed with braces or aligner therapy, it’s important to protect your investment!
At the end of your treatment, we will provide you with retainers to maintain your teeth and bite. It is important to wear your retainer as instructed by your doctor.
We will also schedule a number of follow-up visits after removing all orthodontic appliances to ensure that your teeth and bite are stable.
Oral4D
Oral4D is a revolutionary software designed by our own Dr. Badawi! Oral4D provides a visual representation of treatment plans using 3D images.
Oral4D has been a game changer in the way dental professionals communicate, ultimately leading to clinical efficiency and improved clinical outcomes!
MEET OUR DOCTORS
Our highly qualified and trained orthodontists, clinical team, and administration team have been in dentistry for years and we are committed to YOU!
Like anything concerning your health, your diagnosis and treatment plan are the most important.
Dr. Badawi and Dr. Nazarali have years of experience in diagnosing and treating the most complicated cases with incredible results.
The practice of orthodontics is a fine art in addition to a science and you’ll find that our doctors are extremely passionate about designing your best possible smile!
Dr. Hisham Badawi
Orthodontics
DDS, MSc, PhD, Morth RCSEd, FRCD(C)
Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
Dr. Badawi completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, followed by his Masters of Science at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London.
Dr. Badawi continued his studies at the University of Alberta where he completed a PhD in Orthodontics.
During this time, Dr. Badawi completed groundbreaking research in three-dimensional biomechanics and developed the very first orthodontic simulator.
This simulator (for the first time in the history of orthodontics!) measures force systems applied on all the teeth, creating a new frontier in orthodontic biomechanics research.
In 2013, Dr. Badawi developed Oral4D, an Orthodontic data company that changes the way dental and medical professionals record clinically relevant data.
Oral4D has been a game changer in the way medical and dental professionals communicate, ultimately improving patient visits and treatment efficiency.
In addition to clinical practice and software development, Dr. Badawi is a world renowned lecturer in orthodontics, speaking at the most prestigious forums and platforms in dentistry and orthodontics.
Dr. Badawi is also very involved in teaching orthodontic residents at the University of Alberta, both as a clinical instructor and lecturer!
Dr. Natasha Nazarali
Orthodontics
BHSc, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C)
Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
Dr. Nazarali’s academic journey began at McMaster University where she completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree.
She then obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Western Ontario.
Following her dental degree, she completed an intensive residency at the Foothills Hospital where she treated medically compromised patients and managed dental trauma for Calgary and surrounding areas.
Dr. Nazarali then completed a three-year specialization in dentofacial orthopedics and orthodontics at the University of Alberta.
During this time, Dr. Nazarali also completed her Masters of Science and completed novel research in sleep apnea.
In fact, Dr. Badawi trained Dr. Nazarali for many years while she was completing her residency at the University of Alberta!
For Dr. Nazarali, practicing orthodontics is a dream! She is passionate about creating beautiful and healthy smiles that will last a lifetime.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Nazarali is a consultant for AlignerNet, an innovative technology developed to assist other clinicians with their difficult orthodontic cases!
