Many patients have heard of the Invisalign™ invisible braces system. There are a few things you need to know about the Invisalign system; If you are considering this option for a teenager, its success very much rests on patient compliance. If you don’t wear your aligners as directed, continuously, all day (other than when eating […]
How do Orthodontic Appliances Create Permanent Tooth Movement?
At the orthodontic Congress in Sydney a few years ago, I learned how the use of orthodontic appliances creates permanent tooth movement through a process of bone remodeling. The whole principle of moving teeth relies on the constant pressure of the tooth surface against the membrane that surrounds your tooth, not a lot of force […]
Braces Myths Busted
Some myths being discussed around the web regarding braces…we’re not laughing…they are legitimate concerns people may have…(Ok, we’re chuckling just a bit…but that’s because we already know the answers!) If you kiss with braces, your teeth will get locked together…do you know in over 30 years in practice we have never had an emergency call for […]
Orthodontic Congress – Here We Come!
I was very excited to be attending the International Orthodontic Congress in Adelaide with the rest of the MOG team. Not the least of which was because I now had the experience of braces and beautifully aligned teeth, rather than feeling I had to hide my rotated teeth as I mingled with industry professionals. I […]
Teen Braces Journey – Unremarkable
As Henry progresses through his braces journey, I find it quite an unremarkable experience! We attend our wire change appointments and have minor adjustments done as required, he is diligent with his brushing (which for a 16-year-old boy is probably quite remarkable!), he wears his elastics as requested and strangely he does not complain…too much! […]
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