Is Your Child Too Young For Braces? Maybe Not.

Have we recommended that your child be evaluated for orthodontic treatment, and you are concerned that they are too young for braces? Long gone are the days when only teenagers wore braces. In fact, patients as young as seven can begin orthodontic treatment, and we are happy to treat patients well into adulthood. Due to advancements in orthodontic technology as well as greater knowledge of what is successful, procedures have changed over time. More patients than ever are receiving early orthodontic treatment. This is beneficial for many reasons. Read on to learn more.

Clear Aligners Q & A

Would you love to straighten your teeth? With the start of the new year, there is no better time to learn more about the way we can help you improve your smile. One treatment that we offer to straighten teeth is clear aligners. Due to the many benefits it provides, we are happy to provide clear aligners to our patients who are looking to improve the placement of their teeth. While you may have heard of clear aligners, you probably have questions regarding treatment. Read on for answers to the most common questions about clear aligners.

Benefits Of Children Receiving Early Orthodontic Treatment

At Kewaskum Family Dentistry, we frequently recommend that children ages seven and older receive an evaluation for orthodontic treatment. For many years, it was commonplace for only young teens to receive orthodontic treatment, so some parents are alarmed when their children are being recommended for orthodontic treatment. Over the past many years, we have learned that early orthodontic treatment provides many benefits. It is known as two-phase orthodontic treatment.

Straighten Teeth Discreetly With Clear Aligners

Would you love to straighten your teeth but have held off on inquiring about treatment because you are not interested in wearing traditional metal braces? Long gone are the days of metal braces being your only option when wanting to straighten your teeth. Thanks to the constant improvements in dental technology and treatment development, clear aligners are the most popular way to straighten teeth.

Importance Of Jaw Placement

At Kewaskum Family Dentistry, we believe in treating a child’s orthodontic needs as soon as possible. Many times, when parents learn their children need to start orthodontic care at a young age, they can get slightly nervous and panicked, thinking it is too soon. Parents often look at their children’s teeth to see if they are crooked or crowded when trying to decide if braces are necessary. The placement of the jaw and arch development are the true reasons we may recommend orthodontic treatment at an early age.

Straighten Your Teeth At Any Age

Would you love to straighten your teeth but feel like your age is holding you back from inquiring about treatment? We are here to tell you that there is never a wrong time in your life to straighten your teeth. With the advancements in technology, receiving orthodontic treatment as an adult has never been easier. In fact, we offer a treatment that is virtually invisible, leaving many of our patients feeling more comfortable as their appearance does not drastically change while receiving orthodontic care. Interested in learning more? Continue reading to learn about this popular orthodontic treatment.

Why Do We Recommend A Retainer?

Are you getting ready to end your journey wearing braces? Congratulations on completing treatment! There are few times more exciting than the day when you get your braces removed. The day that you can look in the mirror and see your beautiful, straight smile is what patients with braces dream of for the entire length of treatment. Not to quickly put a damper on your excitement, but your journey towards straight teeth is not yet over. Braces being removed is the end of what is considered the active period of treatment. You are now moving into the retention period, which involves the use of a retainer to hold the teeth in place.

Give Yourself A Gift This Holiday Season

The arrival of the cold weather and the extra nip in the air means that December has arrived! We know that people everywhere are busy preparing for their holiday festivities. Parties, get-togethers, and events were cancelled last year due to the pandemic, and many of our patients are excited for the return of some of their favorite, nostalgic holiday traditions. If you have been unhappy with your smile and would love to make a change, now is the perfect time to do something special for yourself! You can show off the new improvements during your holiday festivities. Curious to learn how we can help improve your smile? Read on to find out more about the treatments we offer.