Let us show you why the MCO Downtown Toronto Invisalign, MCO Markham Orthodontist, MCO Scarborough Orthodontist, MCO Stouffville Orthodontist, and MCO Oshawa Orthodontist Teams are regarded as the top orthodontist in Richmond Hill, Toronto, Stouffville, Oshawa, Scarborough, Whitby, Bowmanville, and Markham Orthodontists for braces and Invisalign.
It seems like a lot of people out there are getting the message that we are one of the top Greater Toronto Invisalign practices, with a reasonable cost of Invisalign, excellent results, and fantastic service. Markham Centre Orthodontics always works to provide the best treatment possible, and in this case, straight teeth with invisible braces :). Remember that Invisalign is a technique, not a product, so not all Invisalign certified doctors are the same.
On November 19th, Markham Centre Orthodontics hosted Invisalign Day, a day with special promos for those interested in Invisalign and Invisalign Teen. We had a full schedule of consultations and tried to accommodate the walk-ins as well. Ages ranged between 12 to 72 coming locally from Markham, Unionville, as well as Toronto. Our office has far exceeded the annual Invisalign proficiency requirements, but we would have met these numbers on Invisalign Day alone!
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Your Markham braces orthodontist encourages TeamMCO to bring in 1-2 non-perishable food items for our holiday food drive. At this time of year it is important to remember those less forunate than ourselves. To encourage you, we will be giving out 5-10 TeamMCO points to those who wish to contribute.
Also, at your next visit, make sure you swing by the front desk and count the candy canes. Closest guess wins. Good luck!
Successful before and after Invisalign braces in Richmond Hill requires an experienced doctor and a well-trained team. Invisalign is not magic and should not be viewed as a product. It is simply another orthodontic technique to move teeth, just like braces or other appliances. Our patients at Markham Centre Orthodontics benefit from a highly knowledgeable team, including a few who have had Invisalign treatment themselves!
Saturday, it was Dr. Tam's turn to provide a lecture on Invisalign as a part of the dental hygiene orthodontic module at George Brown College. Dental hygienists from all over Ontario came for this informative session, learning tips from a high quality and high volume Invisalign practice. Dr. Tam also provided a hands on demo on impression taking.
If you're looking for braces or Invisalign treatment in the 905 area, look to your Markham Invisalign orthodontist. Send us an email to book your complimentary assessment today!
Answer: As long as you want your teeth to stay straight :).
Scientific articles published in the "American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics" show an enormous variation in how long you need to wear your retainers. These articles indicate that there is no way to predict how teeth may move without retainers. About half of the undesired tooth movement takes place in the first two years after you stop wearing your retainer.
The literature has conflicting information on the influence on wisdom teeth on crowding of teeth. Generally, orthodontists do not believe that wisdom teeth will be the cause or sole cause of malalignment after treatment. Still, it is generally recommended to have wisdom teeth taken out, as we have more than enough teeth for proper function, and this minimizes the possibility of complications from partially impacted teeth, such as acute gum infections, pain, and swelling.
Some crowding of the lower front teeth may be part of the natural aging process similar to greying hair and wrinkled skin. There are still pressures on the teeth after treatment, such as food, the tongue, grinding, and muscle tone. Unfortunately, everything in the world has a tendency towards disorder. Teeth are not an exception. As such, the only way to ensure continued satisfactory alignment is by the use of retainers to some degree, for life.
When it comes time to take braces off, our team of orthodontic professionals will discuss various retainer options with you. Generally, we place a fixed lingual retainer in the lower arch, and provide a removable retainer for the upper jaw. We also offer essix (clear-style mouthguard) retainers. Each option has its inherent and disadvantages, and we will try to find the options that best suit your individual situation.
Our Markham braces patients start off on a full time schedule of wearing retainers for the first few months. They then taper wear down about an hour per month until wearing aligners only at night. We advise our patients to wear retainers to sleep indefinitely. Many of our patients become accustomed to wearing retainers and feel that it is awkward if they go to bed without them! Let it be known that those who maintain straight teeth have a secret... they still wear their retainer!
Dr. Tam and the team at Markham Centre Orthodontics, your Premier Provider of Invisalign in Markham, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Toronto, Stouffville, Pickering, Ajax, Thornhill and North York present:
Invisalign Day at Markham Centre Orthodontics
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 from 1PM-6:00PM
**Special Promotions**
-Complimentary exam
-$380 discounted from your treatment fee
-Complimentary whitening to first 20 new Invisalign patients
Ever thought about straight teeth without traditional braces? Now is your chance to take advantage of this limited offer with one of Greater Toronto's top Invisalign Offices. Call us at 905-477-7750 to reserve your visit as appointments are limited!
Note that this day is for those who wish to start treatment on this day. We ask that you confirm your insurance coverage prior this visit. Should you wish to find out more information, please visit our website or schedule a consultation with us before November 19th.
At Markham Centre Orthodontics, we strive to be at the forefront of all aspects of care for our patients. As a Premier Provider of Richmond Hill Invisalign braces and Markham Invisalign Teen, Dr. Tam was fortunate to be invited to attend the Invisalign Study Club in Costa Rica for Top Invisalign doctors. This experience included a tour of the Invisalign tech centre, special lectures about Invsalign 1.5, details of the manufacturing and ClinCheck process, as well as clinical discussions with some of the top Invisalign providers in Canada and America. This entry will detail Dr. Tam's trip to the Invisalign centre.
Invisalign Reception Area
Prior to going into the facility, Dr. Tam was asked to sign a non-disclosure regarding proprietary information. Therefore, as much detail will be provided as possible, without infringing upon this agreement.
The tour began with an informational session about Invisalign in their impressive 63,000 sq ft facility, housing around 730 employees, including 543 different techs, 49 team leaders, 65 customer service reps, 48 in finance and IT, as well as 26 doctors, of which 6 are orthodontists. Any patient information is sent digitally from Mexico, and there is no physical data present in Costa Rica. All employees are eligible for complimentary Invisalign treatment in the Invisalign clinic, allowing them to straighten their teeth, while gaining a deeper understanding of the product they work with.
Invisalign on-site employee clinic
Invisalign has chosen Heredia, Costa Rica for its tech plant because of its political stability, solid IT infrastructure, high literacy rate of 96%, high level of education, and quality of dental schools. With no army, the country is able to provide free medical care, basic dental care, and college education for its citizens. Techs are selected from a large pool of applicants and if chosen, undergo 15 weeks of training before being allowed to work on patient cases. This training is known as “Treat University”, and involves using the “Treat” software, developed in Russia, to learn how to receive data, segment the teeth, set the bite, produce a tooth set up, and figure out the location of the gingival margins. There is some training about basic orthodontic principles and the new techs work with new Invisalign doctors, with the assumption that their cases are less complicated. This becomes a problem when these new doctors send in cases that are beyond the scope of a less experienced provider, and has lead to the development of Invisalign proficiency requirements.
One of the two rooms of Invisalign Techs
There is also a team of experienced techs who work with Premier Providers. They work with fewer different doctors, but tend to work with a higher volume of more challenging cases. These techs are supervised by a team leader, who has previously worked as a tech. Dr. Tam’s particular team leader works with with the top doctors from Canada, New York, and Texas. The team leaders are in turn supervised by a staff dentist who may or may not be an orthodontist. Important to note is that the techs have an understanding of basic English, but may rely on their team leaders to provide further clarification. This makes it even more important that the tech understand the preferences of the doctor.
Our Invisalign Technician Auxi working on one of our ClinChecks
Dr. Tam was very excited to meet his dedicated Invisalign technician, Auxi, and her team leader, Alex. They were able to sit down to talk about his preferences, facilitating a better understanding of Dr. Tam’s Invisalign treatment goals. This minimizes the amount of time required to approve a ClinCheck, provides more optimum treatment, and leads to an expedited production of the aligners. Together, they spent a few hours working with Dr. Tam on some new and existing ClinCheck simulations.
L-R: Team leader Alex, Dr. Tam, Invisalign Tech Auxi
Both Auxi and Alex are extremely talented at their work and were extremely friendly. However, they made a point to state that they are not allowed to make treatment decisions, and rely on the doctor’s expertise, prescription, and modifications to produce optimal treatment. This reinforces the concept that successful treatment requires an experienced provider who understands how to move teeth with Invisalign.
Overall, it was an extremely valuable experience to see how Invisalign works behind the scenes. Their software is constantly being developed, the employees are hard-working, and are in a world-class facility. Dr. Tam would like to thank Align Technology for selecting him for this elite Invisalign meeting.
Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in getting started on the way to a straighter smile without braces.
This past August, Megan flew up to Montreal to meet with orthodontic consultant, Rosemary Bray. They met at Korne Orthodontics in Westmount, the orthodontic office of Dr. Paul Korne. Joining her on the trip was Dawn from Scarborough Town Orthodontics. The goal of the one-day meeting was to learn ways to improve customer service, provide the best financial plans, and orthodontic treatment value for our patients.
At Markham Centre Orthodontics, we understand that there may be various challenges to obtaining orthodontic treatment. Whenever possible, we try to remove these barriers and deliver the best Invisalign and braces experience possible. We look forward to continuing to provide Unionville and Markham with some of the area’s best smiles!
