At Embrace Orthodontics, we believe every patient deserves a smile they’re proud to share.
Delivering Healthy, Happy Smiles to Halifax Families
Celebrating 5-Star Experiences.
Trusted Orthodontic Care in the Halifax Area
Dr. Catherine McLeod is your trusted and experienced Halifax orthodontist. Dr. McLeod and our team care about your health and happiness, and we want you to have a wonderful orthodontic experience.
A Dalhousie alum and honours graduate, Dr. McLeod received her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Dalhousie University in 2006, where she was recognized with awards for her clinical research achievements. After her dental training, she completed a one-year, full-time pediatric dental residency at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children where she provided dental care for children with medical complications and special needs.
Millions of Canadians suffer from chronic facial and neck pain as well as severe, recurring headaches. In some cases, this pain is due to Temporomandibular Disorder, also known as TMD.
ith AcceleDent Aura, you can now speed your tooth movement by up to 50%! Using this fast, safe, and easy-to-use appliance, you'll be finished with your orthodontic treatment and achieve your desired smile faster!
No more goop, gagging, or discomfort. Using an iTero scanner, your orthodontist can take a highly accurate digital impression of your teeth and jaw.
You may have noticed that our doctor specializes in “orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.” While most people have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics part of the title.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is one of the nine recognized dental specialties, and it focuses on treating complex craniofacial cases that involve the mouth, jaw, face, and skull.
Are you worried about getting braces and having to deal with a mouth full of metal wires and brackets that everybody will notice when you smile?
You may have noticed that our doctor specializes in “orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.”
Empower braces feature self-ligating technology, which uses a clip to hold your arch wire in place instead of traditional rubber bands (ligatures).
At our orthodontic practice, we work hard to treat our patients the same way we would like to be treated: with respect, professionalism, and sensitivity toward our needs. We understand the expectations of the patients and families we serve, and we do everything we can to make sure each patient has an exceptional experience at our practice.
As a team, we promise to:
03/07/26
Such an amazing staff, beautiful building and space, I had amazing service and had great conversations with the staff!
03/08/26
I’ve had the best experience with the Embrace Team!! Everyone is so nice and welcoming. It’s also very easy to schedule, even with work.
01/24/25
Great service and friendly staff as usual. The staff are amazing and are very patient with me. They all have beautiful smiles and I wonder how and why they have them.
Our goal is to offer top-tier orthodontics at prices that fit your budget while providing an exceptional experience for our patients and team members. It’s been our privilege to bring joy and confidence to many faces across the Halifax area!
