There are many reasons why people want straight teeth. Not the least of these is the fact that crooked teeth are not the most attractive feature. While a nicely aligned smile can be the part of your looks that pulls everything else together, a crooked smile can draw attention away from an otherwise striking appearance. … Continue reading “There Are Many Benefits of Straight Teeth in Olathe and Overland Park KS”
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”
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?”
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?”
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”
Have you ever given any thought to what it actually means to have a “perfect” smile? Most people when asked this question will conjure up mental images of models and Hollywood actors with dazzling teeth. However, there is an actual medical definition of the way the teeth are meant to fit together. The word “occlusion” … Continue reading “Avoiding a Crowd”
At Klein Orthodontics, we think about how many processes of the human body take place unconsciously. As we make our way through the day, we are constantly breathing, blinking, keeping our balance, and doing a thousand other tiny things we never give a second thought. One such unconscious behavior is the way we chew and … Continue reading “Tongue Thrusts Raise Havoc While Kids Are Growing”
At our orthodontic office, our number one concern is our patients. No matter what time of year or type of sport or form of athletics, make sure your kids are properly protected. We support the American Association of Orthodontics during Sport Safety month in their efforts to help raise awareness among parents and patients to increase … Continue reading “Use a Mouth Guard to Save Your Teeth”
