3D Imaging at Icon Orthodontics

Calgary orthodontist, Dr. Corey Low, has recently completed further certification for 3D imaging using our CBCT scanner. As you know, Dr. Low is a pioneer in the use of 3D imaging in Orthodontics.

This novel technology allows Dr. Low to accurately visualize teeth placement and prepare an ideal treatment plan for your dentition. Radiation exposure is kept to a minimum, with one iCAT scan producing less radiation than traditional dental x-rays. In fact, you receive more radiation exposure from an airport scanner than from our iCAT. Your safety is always our priority at Icon Orthodontics. Be assured that our use of this technology is in large part due to the minimal radiation exposure allowed by the iCAT.

Please check out our website for more information about 3D Imaging at Icon Orthodontics.

Connor James, Musician and Icon Orthodontics Patient

Recently Icon Orthodontics patient, Connor James, gave Dr. Corey Low a very special gift. Connor is a Folk/Indie musician and has a NEW CD out called, "We Don't Know." Conner was kind enough to give Dr. Low a signed copy of his new album.

We'd like to encourage you to check out the music of Connor James by visiting his MySpace Page, just CLICK HERE.

Congratulations on the NEW CD Conner!

Dr. Low and his wife, Shannon, attend the 2011 Sunshine Gala

To help raise funds for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary orthodontist Dr. Corey Low and his wife, Shannon, attended the May 2011 Sunshine Gala. The Sunshine Gala has been hosted for two years now and funds raised are used to support the Extracorporeal Life Support Program, life saving technology that will further enhance the care provided by Alberta Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Having three children of their own, the Low's recognize the importance of exemplary life-saving devices at the Alberta Children's Hospital, which services Southern Alberta, BC and Saskatchewan. This year's Sunshine Gala raised over $80,000!

For further information about how you can help support the Extracorporeal Life Support Program, please visit the Sunshine Gala page on the Alberta Children's Hospital website.

Foods to Avoid During Your Orthodontic Treatment

There are a variety of foods Dr. Corey Low wants you to avoid while you're wearing braces. Some foods can occasionally damage braces, but certain foods can bend the wires or even break the brackets on your braces. If you’re wearing braces, you should avoid starch, sugar and gummy foods, as these foods can be difficult to remove during brushing. Foods that are high in sugar and starch tend to cause plaque, cavities and even tooth decay.

Avoid tough meats, hard breads and raw vegetables such as carrots and celery. Before long, you'll be able to bite a cucumber again. But you'll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as you're wearing braces.

Foods you should avoid include:

• Chewy foods: bagels, hard rolls, licorice
• Crunchy foods: popcorn, ice, chips
• Sticky foods: caramels, gum
• Hard foods: nuts, candy
• Foods you have to bite into: corn on the cob, apples, carrots

Also, chewing on hard things (for example, pens, pencils or fingernails) can damage the braces. Damaged braces will cause treatment to take longer.

If you have any questions on which foods you should be avoiding and why, we invite you to give Icon Orthodontics a call or ask our staff during your next visit.

Everyone can benefit from BRACES with Icon Orthodontics!

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Corey Low will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

At Icon Orthodontics, we are proud to offer our patients several different options when it comes to orthodontic treatment like SureSmile, Invisalign, the Damon System, Clarity by 3M, and Incognito.

If you are considering orthodontic treatment, please give Icon Orthodontics a call to schedule your consultation with Dr. Low.

We encourage you to watch this video and learn more about Incognito, which are braces placed behind your teeth, rather than in a visible area. Because of this, no one will ever know that you are wearing braces! Enjoy!