Orthodontic Videos and Patient Guides

What each video covers

Short, practical video guides from our orthodontist. Here is a one-line summary of each video on this page.

1. Grin scan Introduction DemoHow the Grin Scope and Grin app are used to scan your teeth at home so our team can monitor aligner treatment progress remotely.
2. How to fix it when the aligner does not seat on molars?What to do when a new Invisalign aligner does not seat fully on the molars, including a gentle bending technique that can help it fit.
3. Clean alignersStep-by-step instructions for cleaning clear aligners so they stay clear, odor-free, and safe for your teeth and gums.
4. How to turn a rapid palatal expanderA parent's guide to turning a rapid palatal expander safely, including positioning, lighting, and inserting the key correctly.
5. Grin Scan demoA short demo of the Grin Scan process used at Redmond Ridge Orthodontics for remote aligner monitoring.
6. How to turn a palatal expanderHow to turn a palatal expander: help your child relax, use good lighting, and insert the key securely.
7. How to use a palatal expander at home (video in Chinese)A Chinese-language walkthrough of turning a palatal expander at home, including body position, lighting, and how to insert the key.
8. How to deal with a broken bracketWhat to do if a bracket breaks, including temporary relief and when to call our office.
9. Oral hygiene tips with bracesOral hygiene tips for patients wearing braces, including brushing and flossing around brackets and wires.
10. How to handle a broken bracket at home (video in Chinese)A Chinese-language guide to handling a bracket that comes off at home, plus when to contact our office.
11. How to clean clear aligners (video in Chinese)A Chinese-language guide to cleaning clear aligners so they stay clear and odor-free.
12. Oral hygiene with braces (video in Chinese)A Chinese-language guide to keeping braces clean, including care around brackets and wires.