Instructional Videos
About Molen Orthodontics
There’s a real difference between orthodontic practices — and when you watch this video, you’ll see what makes Molen Orthodontics stand out. Learn why not all treatment plans are the same, hear from some of our happy patients, and find out why you’ll be glad you chose to join the Molen family.
Life with Braces
We’ve talked a lot about the importance of oral hygiene — and in this short video, we’ll show you how to keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy, how to speed up treatment, and how to take care of your smile at home with braces.
Retainers & Tools
Find out how much you’ll need to wear your retainers, how to keep your retainers in great shape, and a few other do’s and don’ts! Don’t forget to ask us about Retainers for Life!
An interphase retainer is a temporary treatment that helps maintain the space for your permanent teeth after you get your braces off. In this video, you’ll learn when to wear your interphase retainer, how long you have to wear it, and how to get used to it.
Orthodontic Appliances
Herbst appliances are used to correct overbites and help guide your jaws into alignment. In this short video, you’ll learn about what to expect, how to get used to your appliance and more!
Now that you have a Bionator, it will help guide your lower jaw forward and improve your bite. In this video, you’ll learn how to get comfortable with it, how it works to move your teeth into the right position, and how to keep it fitting properly.
Expanders are used to widen your jaw bones and make room for all of your permanent teeth. Your expanders might take a little while to get used to, and in this video, you’ll learn what to expect, how to take care of them and more.
Wondering why elastics are part of your braces treatment? In this short video, you’ll learn why they’re important, how long you’ll need to wear them, when to replace them, how to take care of them, and more!
If you’ve just had a cemented appliance placed, it’s there to help maintain space in your mouth until your permanent teeth are ready to come in. In this video, you’ll learn how to get comfortable with it, what to do if it feels like it’s poking you, and how to keep it clean.
Watch this video to learn about your Temporary Maryland Bridge, what to do if it comes loose, how to take care of it, and how long to wear it.
Bite turbos are also called bumpers and ramps. Watch this video to learn why they’re important and what they do, how they can make your treatment faster, what to do if one comes off, and more!
Separators are placed between your back teeth to create a small space. This will allow us to fit a ring around your teeth and take impressions to create a custom appliance just for you. In this video, you’ll learn how to care for your separators, what to do if one comes loose, and what to expect next!
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