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”
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”
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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”
We recently upgraded our Olathe office to include state-of-the-art equipment and technology! Our goal is to continue providing patients with the best orthodontic care available in Olathe and Overland Park. We improved the functionality of the Olathe office design to reduce patient chair time and maximize the patient experience. We focused on comfort and convenience … Continue reading “Klein Orthodontics Remodels Olathe Office”