Orthodontic treatments in Halifax
Braces, Invisalign, expanders and early treatment, all planned and delivered by a specialist orthodontist. Every treatment we offer is one click away below, grouped by age, by type and by specialty.
Find the right treatment for your smile
Orthodontics is not one size fits all, and neither is this page. Below you will find every treatment we provide, sorted three ways: by the age of the patient, by the treatment itself, and by the specialty care that sits alongside it. Browse whichever way matches how you are already thinking about it.
Whichever page you land on, the starting point is the same. Every new patient begins with a free, no-obligation consultation at our Spring Garden Road practice, located above Park Lane Mall. Dr. Catherine McLeod examines your bite, takes a quick, comfortable digital iTero scan with no goopy impressions, and gives you a clear written plan and quote before any treatment begins. As a specialist orthodontist, she plans conservatively, works to avoid extractions and jaw surgery wherever it is clinically possible, and will tell you honestly if the right move for now is simply to watch and wait.
Care for every stage of life
Not sure where to start? Choose the life stage that fits. Dr. Catherine McLeod cares for children, teens and adults across Halifax and the wider HRM.
For children (5 to 10)
A first orthodontic check by age seven, then gentle guidance while the jaw is still growing.
Learn moreFor teens (11 to 19)
Braces and Invisalign Teen built around school, sport and a busy teenage life.
Learn moreFor adults (20+)
Discreet aligners and clear braces for grown-ups. It is never too late to start.
Learn moreThe treatments we offer
The appliances and systems we use, from a first set of expanders to clear aligners and custom braces. At your free consultation Dr. Catherine McLeod matches the right option to your case.
Early treatment
Gentle, well-timed guidance for growing children, usually from around age seven.
Learn morePalatal expanders
Gently widening a narrow upper jaw to make room for the adult teeth.
Learn moreBraces
Metal, clear and LightForce braces, all planned and fitted by a specialist.
Learn moreLightForce braces
Custom 3D-printed braces, precise to your teeth. Few Halifax clinics offer it.
Learn moreClear aligners
Discreet, removable aligners for teens and adults, planned by a specialist orthodontist.
Learn moreInvisalign
The clear-aligner system Dr. Catherine McLeod knows inside out, for a wide range of cases.
Learn moreInvisalign Teen
Clear aligners made for a teenager's life, so they can eat, play and study as normal.
Learn moreInvisalign First
Clear aligners made for younger children, to guide growing smiles gently.
Learn moreAngel Aligner
A second aligner system, so the right fit finds your smile.
Learn moreJaw surgery (orthognathic)
Specialist orthodontic planning around surgery for severe skeletal bites, only when it is truly needed.
Learn moreBite and alignment concerns
Every bite is different. These are the concerns we see most often, and how a specialist orthodontist approaches each one.
Crowded teeth
Overlapping, twisted teeth given the room they need to line up.
Learn moreGaps between teeth
Spaces closed neatly, and planned to stay closed.
Learn moreOverbite
Upper teeth sitting too far ahead of, or too deep over, the lower.
Learn moreUnderbite
A lower jaw or teeth that sit ahead of the upper, corrected honestly.
Learn moreCrossbite
Upper teeth biting inside the lower, often best assessed early.
Learn moreOpen bite
Front teeth that do not meet, treated from the cause up.
Learn moreThumb sucking
Gentle, child-friendly help to stop the habit, a specialty of Dr. Catherine McLeod's.
Learn moreDeep bite
Upper front teeth that close too far over the lower, worn down over time.
Learn moreBuck teeth
Protruding upper front teeth brought back safely, at any age.
Learn moreImpacted teeth
Teeth stuck in the gum or bone, found early and guided into place.
Learn moreMissing teeth
A gap closed, or held for a future replacement, planned with your dentist.
Learn moreSpecialty care
Beyond straightening teeth, a specialist eye on jaw comfort, airway, growth and keeping your smile straight for the long term.
TMJ and jaw comfort
Clicking or aching jaws assessed carefully and honestly, with no cure promises.
Learn moreSleep apnea and airway
Airway-focused assessment for growing children, coordinated with your doctor or ENT.
Learn moreGrowth assessment
Free growth monitoring for children, so treatment starts at exactly the right time.
Learn moreVirtual monitoring
Check in on your treatment from home between in-office visits.
Learn moreRetainers and retention
Keeping your straight smile for the long term, once treatment is done.
Learn moreEveryday care and technology
The tools and everyday support that make treatment smoother, from a fast digital scan to a same-day fix for a poking wire.
iTero digital scanning
A fast, accurate digital scan, with no goopy impressions.
Learn moreCustom mouthguards
Custom-fitted guards that protect teeth and braces during sport.
Learn moreEmergency care
A poking wire or a loose bracket? Here is what to do.
Learn moreLife with braces
Eating, cleaning and everyday tips for a smooth time in braces.
Learn moreNot sure which treatment is right?
That is exactly what your free consultation is for. Dr. Catherine McLeod will examine your bite and recommend the best option for you, with no referral and no obligation. If money is on your mind, our payment plans start at $149 a month with no interest.