Lollipops are a cavity on a stick and soda is pure sugar in a can. Candy and soda cause #tooth decay. You’ve been taught this since grade school. This is not news, is it? Well, what about the fact that #sports drinks ruin your teeth, too? Heard that one before? Dr. Michael Klein and Dr. … Continue reading “Beware of Sports Drinks – They Can Damage Your Teeth”
It’s that time of year again! The temperature is cooling off, fall sports are underway, and all the kids are headed back to school. At Klein and Walker Orthodontics we want to offer a few helpful tips for going back to school with #braces! Make sure to follow the 2×2 brushing rule: brush your teeth for … Continue reading “Orthodontic Tips for Back to School in Overland Park and Olathe KS”
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”
Busy lifestyles and a multitude of distractions make it very difficult for kids and families today to eat a meal together. Most of us at Klein and Walker Orthodontics often find ourselves eating on the run between busy work schedules, dance lessons, sports practices and games, school activities, karate lessons … the list is endless. … Continue reading “Encouraging Kids to Eat Properly Benefits Everyone”
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?”
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?”
At Klein and Walker Orthodontics, we don’t have to tell you that keeping your teeth clean during treatment is very important. Braces have a habit of collecting additional food while eating that can cause a multitude of problems if not cared for correctly. So you don’t offend others with unsightly food caught on your braces, … Continue reading “Five Tips for Cleaning Braces in Overland Park and Olathe KS”
Gum disease can become a big problem for people as they grow older. Luckily, it doesn’t just happen by accident, and if you know a little about what causes it, you’ll be better able to avoid it in the long run. As unpleasant as it may be to think about, our mouths aren’t the cleanest … Continue reading “Averting a Plaque Attack”
We have all heard the song, “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth.” As many of us know, there is nothing worse than having lost your baby front teeth and waiting (with a big gap in your smile!) for your adult teeth to come in. However, some people find it is just … Continue reading “Tired of the Gap Between Your Teeth?”
The National Children’s Center Health Month campaign in February brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and adults, caregivers, teachers, and many others each year. This year’s the 2014 NCDHM campaign features the slogan “Join the Super Smile Team!”. The … Continue reading “Klein and Walker Orthodontics Proudly Sponsors Children’s Dental Health Month in 2014”
