Inter-proximal Reduction (IPR) for Invisalign
What is Inter-proximal Reduction (IPR)? Depending on your treatment plan, interproximal reduction (IPR) may be necessary to create space between your teeth, in order to shift into the right position and alignment through treatment. IPR is a quick polishing of the edges of the tooth enamel. This helps to create a bit of space for […]
Parent’s Guide to Braces at MBO
What to Expect During Your Child Braces’s Experience? Your child will have some occasional discomfort. Their teeth are moving and their bite will be adjusting over the course of the next few months. We will schedule your office visits at regular intervals from 4 to 12 weeks apart for adjustments to your braces. Dental hygiene […]
How to Clean Invisalign Aligners or Retainers?
4 Easy Ways to Clean Your Invisalign Aligners In this video we demonstrate how to clean Invisalign trays. It’s important to keep your aligners clean and fresh. Method 1: Simply use your toothbrush with warm or cold soapy water to brush your aligners. Method 2: Use cleaning crystals or Polident tablets to soak aligners in […]
Safe Food to Eat With Braces
People want to know what are some safe foods to eat while in braces? 7 out of 10 times we always get this specific question from our patients: Q: Can I eat a burger with braces? Can I eat sushi with braces? A: Yes, you can eat a burger AND sushi with braces. Remember to […]
Foods & Habits to Avoid With Braces
What food to avoid with braces? It is very important that you avoid sticky, chewy, hard, and crunchy foods while you are in braces. Also avoid harmful habits such as chewing on ice, pen caps, or your fingernails. These types of foods and habits can damage your braces, cause unnecessary complications, and extend your treatment […]
How Are Braces Put On?
The process of putting braces on The process of getting braces is a lengthy process which includes prepping /cleaning the surfaces of your teeth, placing on the braces, and inserting the wire and ligature tie at the end. Placing braces onto your teeth does not hurt. We will place your new orthodontic appliances using an […]
10 Things to Know About Invisalign
1) Is Invisalign painful? Invisalign treatment is not painful. There will be moments where you feel pressure on certain areas. As you progress through treatment and change your aligners, you will feel pressure in different areas. In general, the pressure that you feel will subside after a day or two. 2) How often should you […]
10 Things to Know About Braces
1) Do braces hurt? What to do if you feel soreness? The process of getting braces put on your teeth does not hurt. Since braces are new to your teeth, it is normal to feel discomfort against your lips and cheeks and some soreness the first few days. You should only eat soft food the […]
Invisalign Attachments
What are attachments? Attachments are small tooth colored bumps placed on the teeth surfaces, using dental composites. They are bonded on precise areas on the tooth. Invisalign bonded attachments are tooth colored and barely noticeable at all. A typical attachment procedure is quite quick and painless – at the end of your treatment when it’s […]
Start Your Braces Treatment
Your First Consultation During your first visit at our office, our orthodontists will provide a comprehensive evaluation and inform you if braces is needed. You are encouraged to ask questions and to bring up any concerns you may have about your teeth. If treatment is indicated, a treatment plan with an estimated time of completion […]