At MOG, we’ve been part of Melbourne’s orthodontic community since our founding clinics in South Yarra and Dandenong in 1982. Our orthodontic team boasts a remarkable collective experience, with a combined 80+ years of wisdom and expertise. But what truly sets us apart is the way our orthodontists support each other on their unique journeys. […]
Are you a registered specialist orthodontist with the Dental Board of Australia?
All of the orthodontists at MOG have met the requirements of Specialist Registration with the Dental Board. This includes completing the requirements for registration as a dentist (an undergraduate degree requiring five years full time study) followed by a further three years of full time specialist training in orthodontics. You can check with the Australian […]
Glossary of orthodontic terms
Auxiliary: at MOG our auxiliary dental practitioners are qualified Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists and are trained to work under the instruction of your orthodontist. Bone age study: measures the “growing zones” at both ends of the fingers and wrist called growth plates. The bones on the X-ray image are compared with X-rays images in […]
Listen carefully to instructions
Listen to what your orthodontist and auxiliary tell you… It is really really really important that you follow the instructions we give you about caring for your teeth and braces. You are going through the discomfort and let’s be honest, braces are a costly investment. So if you want the best possible result listen to what […]
Don’t believe all you hear
Friends, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat…practically everybody complains about getting their braces fitted and later adjusted. But remember, everybody has a different pain threshold, and everybody’s treatment plan is just that little bit different so keep an open mind! Here are just a handful of comments we’ve collected on our patient surveys about getting braces fitted: My […]
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