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Benefits of Straight Teeth…

April 16th, 2013
Braces reveal

Straightening your teeth is not just about a great smile. Whilst correcting crooked or crowded teeth can improve your appearance by bringing teeth, lips and face into proportion, it can also contribute to your overall dental health and wellbeing. Easier Brushing Having straight teeth will help you maintain better oral hygiene and reduce your long-term risk of decay and bad breath. Crooked teeth are harder to clean, allowing plaque to build up in areas that trap food residue, causing bacteria to multiply in the areas that are neglected, heightening the risk of developing cavities and bad breath.  Nobody wants to spend any ...

Got health insurance?

December 3rd, 2012

Many people are surprised to learn that their health insurance does not fully cover the cost of braces.  Orthodontics is usually an optional extra, usually carries a lifetime dollar value limit, and can be subject to annual claim limits too. If you are starting your orthodontic journey or have a child you know may need treatment, it is worthwhile discussing the cover and claim process with your health insurance fund in advance to allow you to maximize your rebates over the life of your treatment. Here at MOG we do our best to make the cost of treatment as affordable as possible.  ...

Thumb Sucking…Orthodontic Concerns

September 14th, 2012
Thumb sucking baby

Babies are born with a reflex to suck any object placed in their mouth.  This behavior helps during the first few months of establishing feeding, and disappears at around 4 months. Thumb sucking however, is not reflexive, and is believed to be a self-soothing practice.  There are usually no ill effects from thumb sucking in early childhood, and most children naturally give up the habit somewhere between 2-4 years of age.  However, if thumb sucking continues past the age of around 7 when adult teeth are coming through there can be misalignment of front teeth, or possibly exacerbation of underlying jaw ...