Patients of all ages are self conscious when they first get their braces. It takes a few days to adjust both physically and emotionally to the look and feel of the appliances. Support and understanding from family and friends goes a long way the first few weeks to help patients adapt both physically and emotionally, … Continue reading “Patients of All Ages Feel Insecure When First Wearing Braces”
At Klein Orthodontics we want all our patients to have fun at Halloween. It’s all about decorations, costumes, and having a good time. But we also want to make sure you don’t have any problems with your orthodontic appliances when enjoying your Halloween goodies. Watch the video below to find out how. The video offer … Continue reading “Some Important Halloween No No’s – Chewy, Sticky, Hard and Crunchy”
You only get one chance to make a first impression, no matter what your age. Whether you are meeting new friends or interviewing for a job, a smile is important to building both personal and business relationships. It is a well-known fact that straight teeth and a great smile builds self-esteem, confidence, and influences how … Continue reading “Celebrate Orthodontic Health Month in October with a New Beautiful Smile”
The technical term for a “bad bite” is a malocclusion. There are many different types of malocclusions depending on what the exact nature of the problem. Sometimes, a poor bite only develops on one side of the mouth instead of both sides. This situation, which is commonly known as a crossbite, happens because of an … Continue reading “Striving for Symmetry”
The average American diet is loaded with sugar and a disturbing amount of it is of the processed variety. This does not bode well for our overall health, but of particular concern is the effect large amounts of sugar have on teeth causing tooth decay. Our goal at Klein Orthodontics is to create beautiful healthy … Continue reading “Are Your Food Choices As Healthy As You Think?”
The voting has ended and Marah W. has won the Flat Doc contest with a whopping 475 votes! She wins a 42-inch Vizio television. In second place with 439 votes is Lyndin F. and she wins brand new Beats by Dre headphones! Coming in third with 225 votes is Marisa A. and she will get … Continue reading “Congratulations to the Winners of our Flat Doc Contest!”
There are many ways you protect your teeth during your treatment with Dr. Michael Klein. You brush your teeth after meals and snacks, floss regularly, and protect your mouth and appliances from being damaged by watching foods you eat and wearing a mouth guard during contact sports . But did you know about fluoride to … Continue reading “During Orthodontic Treatment… is Fluoride Friend or Foe?”
A glowing smile is a destination much sought after by our patients at Klein Orthodontics, and luckily they don’t have to make the journey on their own. With the right travel plan and a talented orthodontist conducting, braces are the ticket to perfect teeth. Thinking of braces in terms of a train ride can help … Continue reading “An Orthodontic Train Ride To Straighten Teeth”
School is out in most parts of the country and summer vacation will soon be here. Do you know what to do if you have an orthodontic emergency while you are out of town, on vacation, or away at camp? Here are some tips from Dr. Michael Klein. Fortunately, most problems with your braces don’t … Continue reading “How to Handle Orthodontic Emergencies”
Summer is here in full force and half the year has already zoomed by. Our team at Klein Orthodontics researched some fun facts about our country’s most celebrated holiday which hallmarks our independence as a nation. Did you know the Fourth of July or Independence Day, has only been a federal holiday in the … Continue reading “Some Fun Facts on the Fourth”
