Don’t Forget to Change your clocks on Sunday!

Don’t forget to change your clocks tomorrow! “Spring forward”  and lose 1 hour! That means you can’t sleep in, good thing it’s March break! Fortunately we gain that hour back in 6 months.  Don’t be late for your orthodontic appointment at Orthodontics at Don Mills! Here’s some interesting information about daylight savings time: – Hawaii Read More

Researchers grow Teeth from cells

Dentists may one day be able to grow teeth from new ones using gum cells!  Missing teeth is a common problem plaguing orthodontic patients, whether the teeth are congenitally missing or if they have been lost due to trauma, dental caries or periodontal disease.  Although it is some time away from clinical use, this would Read More

How do I manage a patient who swallowed or aspirated parts of an orthodontic appliance?

If you swallow or aspirate an orthodontic appliance, firstly contact your orthodontist Dr. James Noble to manage the situation. Here is an article that Dr. Noble wrote for general dentists on managing patients who have swallowed their braces, Invisalign retainers or other orthodontic appliances, enjoy! How do I manage a patient who swallowed or aspirated Read More

Quotes from our 2013 Calendar

1) Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself – George Bernard Shaw. 2) Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover – Mark Twain. 3) Read More

Congratulations to Dr. Noble on his recent article

Dr. Noble published an article in the latest issue of Oral Healh magazine titled, “Treatment Planning for Missing Maxillary lateral incisors”.  Congratulations Dr. Noble!  Check out the article at the following location:  https://orthoatdonmills.com/meet-the-doctors/publications-and-abstracts/ http://www.oralhealthgroup.com/news/treatment-planning-for-missing-maxillary-lateral-incisors/1001968136/

Orthodontic Retainers are for Life!

Before committing to orthodontic treatment, it is important to understand that you are also committing to a lifetime of retention of the final result.  As we age, the position or our lips, cheeks, tongue and soft tissues changes.  The soft tissues determine the position of our teeth which therefore also changes with time. Our teeth Read More

Happy Thanksgiving! We are Thankful!

Wishing our patients, friends and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving!  We have so much to be thankful for!   We are particularly thankful to our families and friends who make what we do such a joy each and every day!  Thank you all from the Team at Orthodontics at Don Mills.   

5 Tips for Winning a Debate

5 Tips for Winning a Debate You might not be on a national stage like Mitt Romney and President Obama, but you can take some cues from the pros. Here’s how to win even the most casual debate. Gather your thoughts before you deliver the zinger. Remember the non-verbal components of a debate. Be self-deprecating Read More

Orthodontics at Don Mills attends course on lingual orthodontics (Harmony inside braces)

The Team at Orthodontics at Don Mills had the opportunity to attend a full day course on lingual orthodontics (inside braces) hosted by the Harmony inside-braces system and American Orthodontics.  This is Dr. Noble’s 6th full course on lingual orthodontics and him and his team are ecstatic to be offering this exciting invisible braces technology Read More

6 Steps to Getting More Stuff Done

  Let’s face it: Despite all of the positives associated with today’s rapidly changing business environment, technology can also cause distractions and put a strain on our productivity. You answer 10 emails only to have 20 more in your inbox. You are expected to be available 24/7. You have to schedule conference calls with people Read More