How Effective Is a WaterPik When Wearing Braces in Olathe and Overland Park KS?

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Good dental care with routine maintenance can be costly, especially if you don’t have dental insurance. The American Dental Association (ADA) and orthodontist Dr. Michael Klein at Klein Orthodontics recommend you see your dentist twice a year for regular checkups and cleanings. If you take good care of your teeth on a regular basis with … Continue reading “How Effective Is a WaterPik When Wearing Braces in Olathe and Overland Park KS?”

Thumbs Down on Thumb Sucking in Overland Park, Olathe and Spring Hill KS…

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Children are born with a natural sucking reflex that often evolves into a comfort behavior. It is not at all unusual for an infant or child to find a thumb or finger to calm them when tired or upset as a coping mechanism. Ultrasound scans have revealed that thumb sucking can start before birth, as … Continue reading “Thumbs Down on Thumb Sucking in Overland Park, Olathe and Spring Hill KS…”

What Happened to my Orthodontic Retainers in Olathe and Overland Park KS?

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It is no secret that dogs chew on anything and everything…. including retainers. They are fair game for “Man’s Best Friend” both in and out of the case if left out in the open. If you have a dog, never leave your retainer or Invisalign aligners on tables, bathroom counters, night stands, or any where … Continue reading “What Happened to my Orthodontic Retainers in Olathe and Overland Park KS?”

Why Choose an Orthodontist in Olathe and Overland Park KS?

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For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontic treatment. But for Dr. Michael Klein at Klein Orthodontics, the correct function of your bite is far more important. A malocclusion, or bad bite, can cause serious problems over a lifetime if left untreated. Loss of tooth structure, TMJ problems and even … Continue reading “Why Choose an Orthodontist in Olathe and Overland Park KS?”

In Olathe and Overland Park KS…Did Your Smile Make You Happy in 2012?

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The American Association of Orthodontics recently completed a study in 2012 that reported more than 1/3 of US adults are unhappy with their smile. Are you one of them? If so, 2013 is the year to do something about it!! What better New Years Resolution can you promise yourself or someone you love than a … Continue reading “In Olathe and Overland Park KS…Did Your Smile Make You Happy in 2012?”