So there I am, minding my own business one day…when I was lured into a discussion as follows: Jane: “So, Nicky, have you a made a decision about braces?” Me: “Yes, I think it should be done. I really do want to get those few issues fixed.” Jane: “Well guess what we have had a cancellation so c’mon…in the chair…” Me: “Excuse me????” In retrospect I would probably have procrastinated and you know ‘not wanted to be an inconvenience to anybody’ by making an appointment to have the things fitted, so realizing that this was the only way, my dear co-workers grabbed the bull by ...
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 ...