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.
This past August, MP Paul Calandra hosted the 2nd Annual Hockey Night in Stouffville in support of the Markham Stouffville Hospital and the Whitchurch-Stouffville Minor Hockey Association. Some of the star-studded talent included Raffi Torres and ex-Leaf Darcy Tucker. The game was played at the Stouffville Arena, with our name on the neutral zone ice.
Sabrina, Maria, Isha and Dr. Tam with their VIP lanyards at the game.
MCO Stouffville Orthodontics was proud to be a corporate sponsor for this event. We believe in supporting our local community and are very thankful for the support Stouffville has shown us!
There have recently been several Toronto Invisalign Groupon sales. Typically, these deals will offer Invisalign for extremely low fees that are not much more than the lab cost for the doctor. We get many inquiries about whether or not we price match or can lower fees for potential patients. We do not match fees, as we know that we are very reasonably-priced in the market given Dr. Tam's expertise in Invisalign and orthodontics.
Question about Groupon and Invisalign from RealSelf.com
Let's talk a little bit more about these group purchases:
1. In Ontario, our regulatory bodies do not legally allow dentists to split fees with any third party. Dentists who have engaged in these practices are and have been subjected to discipline by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. Beware seeking treatment with doctors who are willing to compromise the ethical responsibilities of the profession.
2. Invisalign is not a commodity. You are not purchasing Invisalign. You are paying for an orthodontic service that will straighten your teeth using Invisalign. In other words, your treatment depends on the skill and experience of your doctor and their team, not "how well Invisalign works". You can read more about choosing an Invisalign doctor here.
3. Often times these deals are from general dental offices. This is their "loss leader" to get new patients into the practice. Many will require a full dental exam, xrays, cleanings, and fillings before Invisalign treatment starts and after the teeth are straight, many will offer cosmetic dentistry such as veneers, bonding, and whitening.
Remember that you are making a big investment in your teeth. Beware online sales and discounts for Invisalign and Invisalign Teen treatment and view Invisalign as a technique, not a product.
Every two years, the greatest minds in Invisalign get together in Las Vegas to discuss advancements in the use of Invisalign and to show some of the best Invisalign treatments in the world.
This year, Dr. Tam has been selected as a semi-finalist for his submission and will be in the top 100 Invisalign treatments case publication. He used Invisalign Teen in conjunction with a Class 2 corrector appliance to correct the deep overbite, large overjet, and deficient lower jaw. Take a look at the photos here. Remember, no metal braces or wires were used! Best of luck to Dr. Tam during the online voting to see if he will be presenting in Las Vegas!
Check out more Invisalign Before and After examples from Dr. Tam:
In case you weren't aware, Dr. Jason Tam, your top Toronto Invisalign specialist, is on the speaker's bureau for Align Technologies, the parent company of Invisalign. While he does not own any shares in Align, or have any financial interest in them, he very much enjoys teaching other doctors how to use Invisalign properly. There are many people who still feel that Invisalign does not work, and it is a shame, because we've created so many beautiful smiles and happy people using it.
Recently, Align flew Dr. Tam into Halifax, Nova Scotia to deliver two 3-hour lectures to dentists and orthodontists at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront. He discussed developments such as Invisalign G3, G4, Invisalign Teen, and the iOC scanner. He also provided tips on providing the best Invisalign treatment experience possible for our patients. The doctors, including Elite and Premier Providers, found the most useful part of the session to be the ClinCheck review, during which Dr. Tam helped them critically analyze their planned tooth movements for their patients.
Dr. Tam managed to enjoy some Maritime food as well! Lobster roll and clam chowder :)
MCO Orthodontics is extremely proud of Dr. Tam for being one of the most sought out and highly-respected treating doctors and speakers for Invisalign in Canada. It is not uncommon for patients to fly in or drive several hours in order to see us, and to have doctors fly in to see him speak as well. Rest assured, that with Dr. Tam's experience, you are be receiving the most advanced and best Invisalign treatment possible.
Credit for this post goes to our friends at Passamano Orthodontics in Irvine, California!
We’re going to show you how to clean a crusty orthodontic retainer, whether traditional wire and acrylic, or Invisalign / Vivera retainer. If you’re actually wearing your retainers, it’s hard not to notice them becoming dirty; and you can’t brush that stuff off! That’s because the calcium and other minerals in your saliva have attached themselves to your retainer similar to plaque/ calculus on your teeth. It’s really easy to clean and very inexpensive too!
Let’s go …. Things you will need.
A Toothbrush (or Denture Brush we provide with your retainers)
White Vinegar from any market (You can use the 5% one that’s for food, this is the key ingredient)
Small Bowl and Warm Water
Directions. Soak your Crusty Retainer in a warm bowl of half White Vinegar/half warm water for 20 minutes. The vinegar will help break up the ‘barnacle‘ looking mineral deposit on your retainer. Brush your retainer similar to your teeth. Small little circles. You probably will remove about 50-75% of the mineral-deposit. Repeat the 20 minute soak and brush until it’s all gone. You may soak it for longer periods of time if it’s extra crusty!
REMEMBER: Many of our patients think that ONLY soaking your Invisalign or Retainers in Efferdent Cleaner will keep them clean. This is false because you still need to manually debride and clean your retainers of the hidden minerals in your saliva.
Dr. Helpard of Shoreline Orthodontics is a friend of Dr. Tam, your Toronto Invisalign specialist, through the Hummingbird Study Club. They recently met in beautiful Stanley Park for lunch with their families and the conversation naturally gravitated towards orthodontics.
Dr. Daher is a Vancouver and Calgary Invisalign specialist. Dr. Tam and Dr. Daher lecture for Align Technology across Canada and the world. You'll be hard pressed to find two more knowledgeable Invisalign doctors in Canada. Recently, Dr. Tam went to visit Dr. Daher at Orthostyle in downtown Vancouver. They discussed a number of different techniques, treatment plans, and management of Invisalign. Although they are at the top of their fields, they both have the passion to continue to improve the scope of Invisalign treatment and quality of the experience for their patients.
Dr. Daher is an excellent doctor with a great team. Their highly-trained team know a lot more about Invisalign that many certified orthodontists. It is this kind of care that all patients should expect.
Thank you to both Dr. Helpard and Dr. Daher for your west coast welcome!
Your Toronto Invisalign orthodontist, Dr. Tam, recently went to visit his friend Dr. Alice Chen, a Las Vegas pediatric dentist in Summerlin, NV. They trained together while Dr. Tam was in his orthodontic speciality residency at Boston University. As many of our patients at MCO are young children, it is important to understand issues crossing both specialities in order to properly service everyone. During his visit, the doctors discussed various aspects of orthodontic and pediatric dental care, as well as ways to improve patient customer service.
Dr. Tam and Dr. Chen in the reception area of Red Rock Kids Dental.
Summerlin pedodontist reception area.
Kid's dental operatory
Dr. Chen has managed to balance her personal life and professional life very well. At the time of the visit, Dr. Chen was due to have her 2nd baby (edit: congratulations on the birth of her new son!). It is fantastic to see such great people who have the passion for both aspects of their life. As a mother of two, she really understands what it is like to be a parent, and applies her care and compassion to the children in her practice. If you're considering a pediatric dentist in the Vegas area, go and check out Red Rock Kids Dental.
