Straight teeth look great, but that’s only part of what orthodontic treatment does for you. The real benefits show up in how your bite functions, how easily you can clean your teeth, and how comfortable your jaw feels after years of bad alignment. Modern orthodontic options have come a long way from the metal mouth phase you might remember from middle school, with choices that fit different lifestyles and preferences.
Straight teeth are often associated with a beautiful smile, but did you know the benefits go far beyond appearances? Properly aligned teeth are easier to keep clean, are more comfortable over time, and support better oral health. Whether you’re exploring treatment for yourself or your child, orthodontic care can offer lasting advantages that support a healthier smile for life.
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.
Would you love to straighten your teeth, but your age is holding you back? We are here to tell you that age is just a number, and there is no time like the present to learn more about how we can straighten your teeth. Long gone are the days when traditional metal braces were the only treatment option available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
