Rix Orthodontics

Rix Orthodontics is located at 400 Crowfoot Crescent NW, Suite 500, Calgary, AB T3G 5H6, in NW Calgary. We serve patients from Crowfoot, Royal Oak, Tuscany, Scenic Acres, Silver Springs, Hawkwood, and all surrounding NW Calgary communities. For after-hours orthodontic emergencies, call (403) 813-3590.

Rix Orthodontics is open Monday from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday from 8:30am to 1:30pm. The clinic is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. An after-hours emergency line is available at (403) 813-3590 for current patients with urgent orthodontic concerns.

Dr. Douglas W. Rix is an FRCD(C)-credentialed orthodontic specialist with an unusual background as a civil engineer — which informs his structural, whole-system approach to orthodontic diagnosis. He goes beyond straightening teeth to address airway, breathing, jaw development, orofacial muscle function, and sleep quality. His focus on Myobrace, DNA/mRNA sleep appliances, and orofacial myofunctional therapy sets Rix Orthodontics apart from practices offering only braces and Invisalign.

Myobrace is a preventive orthodontic system using removable functional appliances for children that targets the root causes of crooked teeth — poor oral habits like mouth breathing and tongue thrusting that restrict proper jaw development. By correcting these habits early, Myobrace can often reduce the severity of future orthodontic treatment or eliminate the need for braces entirely. Dr. Rix is one of Calgary's leading Myobrace providers and treats children as young as three.

Yes. Over 50% of Dr. Rix's patients are young children, reflecting his specialisation in early orthodontic intervention. He evaluates children as young as three for jaw development issues, airway restrictions, and orofacial myofunctional disorders — intervening at the age when treatment is most effective. Early assessment at Rix Orthodontics can significantly reduce the complexity and duration of orthodontic treatment later in life.

Yes. Dr. Douglas W. Rix provides Invisalign clear aligner treatment for teens and adults at Rix Orthodontics, using iTero® Element™ digital scanning for precise planning. As a registered Orthodontic Specialist, Dr. Rix applies specialist-level diagnosis — including airway and jaw function assessment — to Invisalign treatment, delivering outcomes that go beyond what a general dentist providing Invisalign typically considers. Book a consultation at (403) 202-4070.

Yes. Rix Orthodontics provides DNA and mRNA sleep appliances that use biomechanical oral devices to gently expand the jaw and palate during sleep, opening the airway and improving breathing quality for patients with sleep apnea or airway restrictions. Dr. Rix's whole-system philosophy — captured in his tagline 'eat well. breathe well. sleep well.' — makes sleep appliance therapy an integral part of the practice. Call (403) 202-4070 for a sleep appliance consultation.

Rix Orthodontics uses i-CAT® FLX 3D cone beam imaging, which provides detailed three-dimensional views of teeth, roots, bone structure, jaw joints, and airway anatomy. The clinic also uses iTero® Element™ digital scanning for precise digital impressions used in aligner fabrication and treatment simulation. These advanced technologies support Dr. Rix's thorough, diagnostically rigorous approach to orthodontic treatment.

Yes. Rix Orthodontics is accepting new patients of all ages — from young children to adults — at 400 Crowfoot Crescent NW, Suite 500. New patient consultations can be booked online or by calling (403) 202-4070. The clinic serves patients from Crowfoot, Royal Oak, Tuscany, Scenic Acres, Silver Springs, and all NW Calgary communities.

Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) is a structured exercise programme that retrains the muscles of the face, tongue, and throat to function correctly during swallowing, speaking, chewing, and at rest. Dysfunctional muscle patterns — like mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, and incorrect lip posture — are underlying causes of orthodontic relapse and airway problems. Dr. Rix integrates OMT into treatment plans where these issues are identified, helping ensure orthodontic results are stable long-term.