What are happy patients saying about Moles Orthodontics lately?

At Moles Orthodontics, we're always looking for ways to make our patients experience in the office the best they can have. We wanted to get a closer look at what the patients like most about our office. We get a lot of great reviews but we wanted to ask a few patients around the office that haven’t left a review yet, what they wish was different and what they liked most.

We asked some random patients in the waiting room “What do you like most about the office?”

One of our 14-year-old patients had this to say “The hot chocolate machine!” and “everyone is so nice to me.”

Another patient said, “I like the game-boys and the robot dog, bracer!” he is only ten and has 2 other brothers who love coming to our office to play with the robotic dog.

I asked a mother of two young girls that are currently going through treatment, and she said “My girls always talk about how nice the girl was that worked with them.” “I like that I can feel comfortable sitting and having coffee in the waiting room, while my girls are being treated in the back.” “I never have to worry about the treatment they are getting, the girls in the office are as knowledgeable as the doctors they work for.”

As always, our staff tries to go above and beyond all of our patients expectations. We realize that not everywhere you go, you receive top-notch service. So we want to deliver that to our patients on a daily basis and hopefully make someone’s day that much better!

5 reasons to visit Moles Orthodontics this summer for a consultation

With the country still in a recession, many folks are putting off visiting the orthodontist for a consultation. We hear all the reasons - vacations, chores, emergencies, et cetera. Today, Dr. Moles and our staff at Moles Orthodontics thought we'd give our prospective patients five reasons to visit our office this summer for an orthodontic consultation.

1) Tooth damage - Unfortunately due to eruption or the bite, teeth can become permanently damaged without the patient even knowing that it's happening. The sooner it is discovered the sooner it can be stopped.

2) Growth - For some patients that need changes to jaw shape or position there is often a window of opportunity during growth when it is the best time to do that. Once that time has passed the correction becomes harder or even impossible.

3) Scheduling - If teeth need to be removed it's often easier to schedule before school starts.

4) School - Patients don't need to miss school if the examination appointment is done in the summertime.

5) Getting done - The sooner that treatment is started the sooner it is finished.

And here's another reason: did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven? Give us a call at 414-529-4044 to schedule a consultation! Happy Monday!

3D at Moles Orthodontics!

At Moles Orthodontics, we are very excited about 3D ORTHODONTICS! This is the combination of the SureSmile System which we have been using now for over 6 years and 3 dimensional X-ray scanning using the i-Cat system. This now allows us to see the actual movements not only of the top of the teeth, but also the roots of the teeth. Before, we were limited to seeing only 1/2 of each tooth (the crown portion). With 3D Orthodontics, we can now see the entire tooth, how it will move and how it relates to the movement of all the teeth around it (see the above picture).

For more on 3D orthodontics, we invite you to give us a call at (414) 529-4044 or ask Dr. Moles next time you're in for a visit!

Patient reviews for Moles Orthodontics! [Video]

A special thanks to Gail, Debra, Ilka and Helen (parent of patients), who shared their beautiful testimonials about Dr. Moles and our office. Their feedback inspires us all to do the work we do here at Moles Orthodontics: creating beautiful smiles that last a lifetime.

If you have any feedback from your treatment at our office, we encourage you to write in or post on our interactive Facebook page! We hope you're all having an outstanding weekend!

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?

Patient question: "What's so cool about Moles Orthodontics?"

To help keep our younger patients busy, we have GameBoys and a cabinet with children’s toys to play with. We offer an espresso machine in our Milwaukee office. In our Racine office we offer flavored coffee, tea, apple cider and hot chocolate. In our waiting room there is a flat screen that shows pictures from patient’s who have had there braces off, testimonials, contest winners and just upcoming events in the office. As always magazines, books and the newspaper is located in our waiting room as well. We currently has Wi-Fi hooked up in our waiting room for patients to bring their laptops and work on the internet while they wait for their appointment, or their children’s appointments.

At each patient’s appointment whether they are an established patient or a patient who has never been to the office, we make it a point to explain everything from the first thing we do to the very last in detail. So the patient feels the most comfortable with the treatment they are about to be given.

Either Dr. Moles or Dr. Ferri would always be in the office and willing to come over and offer there expertise on any procedure to ease a new patient’s worries before they get their braces.

We also started a new program in the office, called the Passport. Patients of any age can bring these with to appointments and earn stamps that go inside what looks like to be a real passport. The stamps can be redeemed for gift cards. And they can earn all different denominations for the gift cards. Stamps are very easy to obtain as well.

Patients will earn stamps for 1) being on time to their appointment 2) receiving an A for brushing. (brushing grades are A thru F) this help’s younger patients stay on top of their oral hygiene. Stamps are given out for a few other criteria once in treatment with braces. Patients are loving the Passport program so far!

We also offer tooth brushes and tooth paste to our patients to brush before they come back for their appointment to help keep those braces shiny and new!

The technology we offer and the highest quality of treatment we offer here at Moles Orthodontics is unmatched. We don’t settle for so-so treatment and really aim for the best result a patient could imagine! We want them to be in love with their smile when they finish with us.

Here is a testimonial from Google that speaks for itself!

The orthodontist of my dreams!‎‎

By Jeraline - Mar 11, 2010

I started my orthodonic treatment 17 months ago at age 55. It was tough growing up, being called names because of unattractive teeth. When I first met Dr. Moles he assured me he could give me a "Knock-em-dead" smile. At my age, I wondered? With each visit I was able to see the progression to my final goal. His staff are professional, caring, genuinely warm people whom I have grown to admire. Appointments have little wait time if any at all. Next month I have my braces removed and I cannot wait to see how my "bucky beaver" smile has been transformed to one that I can truly love. To Dr. Moles and his staff I thank you for making a dream come true.♥‎

Ask Dr. Moles: what’s the deal with flossing?

Flossing is so important! And these simple 6 reasons will change your mind and make you want to take the time to floss daily.

First things first, flossing prevents tooth decay, plaque left in between the teeth can cause decay even if you’re a avid brusher. Not to mention to prevent gum disease, halitosis, and tarter build up. Which some people are more prone to those three, that they need to floss more than once a day. In the morning and at night is recommended then. The last two are just as equally important, flossing aids in reducing the risk of heart disease and avoiding complications of diabetes. Scientific evidence has shown that a person with diabetes can see their case complicate due to gum disease.

We encourage all of our patients to floss regularly and even offer them floss and floss threaders to make flossing a cinch!

Taking ten minutes out of the day to really do a proper flossing of your teeth, can really save your gums, your health, and the people around you! Only brushing daily will not eliminate odor’s from bacteria lodged between your teeth. Which in turn even if you have brushed that day, that odor can still linger.

With braces and permanent retainers flossing is not an option. It becomes even more important. People with braces or other appliances in the mouth, need to be even more aware of the plague that will build up and collect on those appliances. Floss threaders work for both braces and a permanent retainer. We offer those in the office for all of our patients. They can even be found in local drug stores or super markets.

FLOSS ONCE A DAY TO KEEP THE PLAQUE AND BUILD-UP AWAY!