Something that I am sure people don’t realize is that braces are the mortal enemy of the toothbrush. I go from shiny new toothbrush to shaggy dog in about 3 weeks. The problem with trying to brush with a mashed up brush head is that you lose the ability to direct the bristles into the spaces between the gum and braces effectively which means that you miss out on a really good brush into some of the areas that need the attention to ensure you don’t get plaque buildup. The other thing to be aware of is that many of the new, ...
How do braces feel?
September 1st, 2009
Well unless you live under a rock, it's no secret that orthodontic treatment can be a bit uncomfortable at times.  Friends, my space, twitter…practically everybody has something to say about getting their braces fitted and later adjusted. But remember, everybody has a different perspective, some people are just very sensitive to pain and everybody’s treatment plan is just that little bit different so keep an open mind! Recently we asked some of our patients about their braces, some people describe them as "fine, got used to them really quickly", "they're annoying, but fine", "sorta hurt", "pressure", "weird". So…we know it is going ...
Orthodontics does not always mean metal braces
August 4th, 2009
When people think of Orthodontics the first thing they think of is a mouth full of metal…that stereotypical Ugly Betty parody. Luckily MOG is at the cutting edge of dental technology and there are several innovations that can make your orthodontic treatment as barely noticeable as possible, and much faster than ever before. Self ligating braces Sequential aligners Clear braces Traditional metal braces Removable plates We will explain what these are in future blog posts – but for now just knowing there are options out there is comforting! Not all treatments suit all cases. Come and VisitMOG and we can give you an assessment of your options, and ...