Not All kids are Happy Wearing Braces – Good Communication Paves the Way

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Not all kids are happy about wearing #braces, especially teens. If teeth are slow erupting, a problem develops during a pubertal growth spurt, permanent teeth don’t erupt properly, or finances were an issue, your child may not be a happy camper. Wearing braces between the ages of 11-14 is the most common age for treatment … Continue reading “Not All kids are Happy Wearing Braces – Good Communication Paves the Way”

Why Do Many Kids and Adults Need Orthodontic Treatment Today?

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At Klein and Walker Orthodontics some parents ask us… “Why are so many kids and adults wearing braces today?” #Orthodontic Studies report 70 percent of the US population could benefit from having their teeth and jaws realigned with #orthodontic treatment. Ancient ancestors had perfect teeth and bites, as evidenced by fossil records. Then, about 10,000 years … Continue reading “Why Do Many Kids and Adults Need Orthodontic Treatment Today?”

Braces and Nail Biting – Does Orthodontics Break the Habit?

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Some parents at Klein and Walker Orthodontics ask if stopping a child’s #nail biting habit is another positive effect of #orthodontic treatment. Since nail biting can be harmful to braces by breaking brackets and bending wires that delays treatment, Dr. Michael Klein and Dr. Cameron Walker feel that finding ways to curtail the habit is … Continue reading “Braces and Nail Biting – Does Orthodontics Break the Habit?”

Why Early Orthodontic Treatment With A Palatal Expander?

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Everyone who visits Klein Walker Orthodontics wants to flash a perfect smile. However not everyone is born with perfectly straight teeth. Many subtle problems go unnoticed when checking out someone’s smile. Crooked teeth are more obvious, but how your teeth fit together is just as important when creating a great smile and orthodontic result over … Continue reading “Why Early Orthodontic Treatment With A Palatal Expander?”