Understanding some of the words you might hear at your appointment with us Patients can often find discussing treatment options overwhelming at times. This can be because Orthodontists use a range of terms that can be confusing if you’re not familiar with them. Understanding what each of the terms mean can help you prepare questions for your Orthodontist as a patient or parent of a patient, and make you feel more at ease starting your journey. With that in mind, we have put together cheat sheet of key Orthodontic words you should know before you or your child starts treatment. Terminologies ..read more

Understanding The Invisalign Provider Tiers Let’s start with the basics! ‘Invisalign Providers’ are Orthodontists, Orthodontic Practices, Dentists, Dental Practices, and other approved professionals whom offer Invisalign Clear Aligner treatment. Each time a patient begins an Invisalign Clear Aligner treatment (or ‘case), Invisalign awards one… let’s call it a ‘point’. You can probably see where this is going. The Invisalign Provider Tiers are a tally (or sorts) that group Providers into six groups based on the number of treatments each year. When a Provider reaches the minimum number of cases ..read more

What are Invisalign Refinements? Refinements for Invisalign are minute adjustments that will need to be made to your aligners by your dentist while you are undergoing treatment. When the teeth are not being aligned properly, or the gaps between the teeth are not being closed as planned, it may be necessary to make adjustments. Checkups at certain intervals are necessary because, for this reason, your dentist will examine your teeth and determine whether any additional adjustments are required. How do Invisalign Refinements Work? Refinement aligners are identical to the regular Invisa ..read more

How to clean your Invisalign One of the most important parts to remember about Invisalign aligners is that they need to be cleaned. Here are a few tips to get you started: Alternative Ways to Clean Invisalign Braces If you do not have Steradent tablets to care for you Invisalign trays, or you prefer to use another cleaning method, there are many simple tips and alternative ways to clean your Invisalign braces. Antibacterial Soap Using a small amount of antibacterial soap and warm water can effectively kill harmful bacteria. Rinse the Invisalign aligners, then soak them in warm soap ..read more

Invisalign Gold Coast – Invisalign Prices At Medland Orthodontics, our goal is to provide outstanding value and a perfect smile for a reasonable price. Treatment fees and treatment times vary depending on the complexity of your orthodontic treatment. Cost of Invisalign could vary depending of the type of complexity. Gold Coast Invisalign Prices   Express/ Early Intervention    Standard Fee $5430 Approximate time 6-9 months New patient Assessment Complimentary Moderate   Standard Fee $8430 Approximate time 12-15 months Including Retainers New patient Assessment Comp ..read more

Braces are devices that help align and straighten your teeth. While some dentists apply some kinds of braces, only an orthodontist has the specialist experience to work with all types of braces. With so many different orthodontic tools out there to help you achieve a straight and healthy smile, we thought we’d take a look at braces, why you might need them and the different types available. Why You Might Need Braces There are two reasons you may need braces. One is cosmetic and the other is functional. The most common reason people get braces, adults particularly, is cosmetic. We all want to a ..read more

From the minute your child’s teeth erupt, you should keep an eye on their oral hygiene. While their baby teeth will eventually fall out to be replaced by permanent teeth, it’s still important that their oral hygiene is maintained for healthy teeth later in life. So, does it really matter if they have crooked baby teeth? It might. Whilst it’s true that baby teeth are eventually replaced, their adult teeth are likely to be larger. This means that if your little one has crooked teeth; they may need orthodontic treatment once their adult teeth come in. What to Do About Crooked Baby Teeth If your c ..read more

What are Invisalign Refinements? Refinements for Invisalign are minute adjustments that will need to be made to your aligners by your dentist while you are undergoing treatment. When the teeth are not being aligned properly, or the gaps between the teeth are not being closed as planned, it may be necessary to make adjustments. Checkups at certain intervals are necessary because, for this reason, your dentist will examine your teeth and determine whether any additional adjustments are required. How do Invisalign Refinements Work? Refinement aligners are identical to the regular Invisa ..read more

How to clean your Invisalign One of the most important parts to remember about Invisalign aligners is that they need to be cleaned. Here are a few tips to get you started: Alternative Ways to Clean Invisalign Braces If you do not have Steradent tablets to care for you Invisalign trays, or you prefer to use another cleaning method, there are many simple tips and alternative ways to clean your Invisalign braces. Antibacterial Soap Using a small amount of antibacterial soap and warm water can effectively kill harmful bacteria. Rinse the Invisalign aligners, then soak them in warm soap ..read more

Medland Orthodontics – #1 Invisalign Provider in QLD now in 4 Locations – Benowa, Robina, Helensvale & Upper Coomera At Medland Orthodontics, Dr William Luong, Dr Patty Medland, Dr William Medland, Dr Oscar and team believe that everyone deserves a beautiful smile. Our goal is to provide state of the art treatment that is comfortable and personalised to your needs during your Invisalign treatment. How does Invisalign work? Invisalign works through wearing a series of clear, removable aligners held in place by attachments that have been bonded to your teeth. It corrects Overbites, misa ..read more