What has Dr. Moles been up to?

In June, Dr. Moles attended the SureSmile Advisory Board meeting, a meeting of top SureSmile doctors who evaluate new changes to SureSmile and also give direction on what new modifications would help to make SureSmile treatment better for patients. Dr. Moles also attended the International 3-D Dentistry Conference in San Diego in May, where he presented a program on 3D Orthodontics and networked with doctors using 3D technology from all over the world.

Dr. Moles is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and the American Academy of Pain Management. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics and is a member of the American College of Diplomats of the American Board of Orthodontics, World Federation of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association and OKU Dental Honorary Society. He is also a member and past president of the Wisconsin Society of Orthodontists, Racine County Dental Society, and Primus Orthodontic Study Group. He is listed in Who's Who in Medicine.

Isn't it nice to know you have a complete dental expert in Dr. Moles taking care of your perfecting your smile?

SureSmile makes the rounds on CNN! From Moles Orthodontics

You probably know that we've discussed SureSmile treatment at length before, but the robotic wires that deliver great smiles in less time are making headlines again! This week, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta filed a report on SureSmile, which is quite popular with our patients at Moles Orthodontics.

With SureSmile, getting braces isn’t what it used to be. Our patients get incredible results in less time and typically spend less time in braces, need fewer office visits, experience less discomfort and ultimately greater results - all thanks to SureSmile's remarkable technology.

We encourage you to check out the above SureSmile video and let us know what you think! Give us a call if you have any questions about SureSmile, and we'll be happy to discuss!

SureSmile at work on the Science Channel! From Moles Orthodontics

OK, this is cool. SureSmile treatment was featured on the Science Channel in 2009. The video does a great job of explaining how SureSmile treatment works, and what makes it so much more effective than traditional orthodontic treatment. At Moles Orthodontics, we love working with SureSmile technology, as it is faster and produces better results. Take a look at the video, and be sure to let our team know what you think.

Have a great rest of the week!

The advantage of SureSmile® at Moles Orthodontics!

Does the thought of having braces bring you down? Dr. Moles and our team at Moles Orthodontics understand that one of the biggest concerns for orthodontic patients with braces is the length of their treatment.

But you’re in luck, because Dr. Moles specializes in SureSmile, high-tech braces that are revolutionizing the orthodontic industry. SureSmile, which combines digital 3-D imaging, has computer-aided treatment planning and customized archwires to straighten teeth about 40 percent faster than traditional braces.

There are three steps. First, Dr. Moles identifies the initial tooth position with the patented OraScanner, a wand with a tiny camera attached. The OraScanner creates a precise 3-D digital model of your mouth, which is then uploaded into software that lets Dr. Moles view your mouth and teeth from any angle. Next, the SureSmile system allows us to create your entire treatment plan prior to treatment, using special computer software to analyze the 3-D model of your mouth and develop a custom archwire treatment. Finally, SureSmile’s robotic technology bends Shape Memory Alloy archwires, which can “remember” your prescription.

Results

With SureSmile’s specially programmed archwires, your teeth move more directly into their intended positions. The result for our patients is shortened treatment time and a more comfortable experience in braces.

Once the braces are on it’s only a matter of time before they are taken off revealing beautiful, straight, healthy teeth. With traditional braces a patient is expected to schedule 18 to 20 office visits over two years. With SureSmile, patients average seven to 10 visits and can have their braces off within half the time!

If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, and braces are on the horizon, give us a call today!

Happy New Year!

What's new at Moles Orthodontics?

Recently, the team at Moles Orthodontics were asked, "What's new at your practice? What was so different about this past year?" Here are Dr. Moles' thoughts:

This was a super year to be an orthodontist! This year we became one of only a handful of practices in the world to combine 3D x-ray with SureSmile. This allows us for the first time to see how the roots of the teeth will actually move during treatment. This is a huge advancement since precise positioning of the roots is the foundation for the teeth and the bite.

When you consider that just a few tenths of a millimeter can cause a tooth to move, or fracture or even trigger jaw pain you can see how important this is. We also began offering SureSmile Lingual (behind the teeth), which is a wonderful option for those patients who want the cosmetics of Invisalign but have a problem that Invisalign cannot handle. One of the wonderful things that happened to our practice was that we were honored by our peers by being voted one of Milwaukee's Top Orthodontists. This is no small accomplishment since there are so many orthodontists in the area. Rest assured we will continue to live up to that honor!

Happy New Year!

SureSmile goes on ABC’s “The Doctors” -- Moles Orthodontics

On a recent episode of ABC's "The Doctors," Dr. Thomas Lee of Oxnard, California, was interviewed in front of a live audience and demonstrated SureSmile technology and discussed treatment benefits for orthodontists and their patients. Dr. Lee's 14-year-old patient, Nina, who had just completed SureSmile treatment, was part of the segment as well, and spoke positively about her SureSmile treatment experience.

SureSmile is a software program that facilitates the precise positioning of a patient’s teeth placement for orthodontic braces. Did you know Drs. Moles, Sanfelippo and Ferri are certified SureSmile providers? Give us a call and ask!

Happy Tuesday!