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Everyone who visits Wilson Orthodontics wants to flash a perfect smile. However not everyone is born with perfectly straight teeth. Many subtle problems go unnoticed when checking out someone’s smile. Crooked teeth are more obvious, but how your teeth fit together is just as important when creating a great smile and orthodontic result over the long haul for good dental health. Underdeveloped growth or narrowing

We have all heard the saying “patience is a virtue”. However, as human beings… we want, what we want, when we want it. Unfortunately, most things worth having do not come easily without time and effort and when it comes to a successful orthodontic result, you can’t rush “Mother Nature.” Understanding the physiology of the human body explains why gentle forces are used to move

Oral piercings of the tongue, lips, and cheeks are growing in popularity, acceptance and considered a way to express ones personality in an art form like tattoos. However, did you know the human bite can be more “toxic” than an animal bite? Keeping this in mind, imagine what could happen to your mouth with oral piercings that collect additional food and debris that breed bacteria

Ingredients 3/4 cup warm water 1/2 envelope yeast 1 tsp sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg, beaten pinches of salt or cinnamon-sugar   Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  In a small bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar.  In a large mixing bowl, mix salt and flour with a large spoon.  After five minutes, stir yeast mix into

Dr. Michael Wilson at Wilson Orthodontics would like to share with you a few fun facts offered by the American Association of Orthodontists ( AAO ) we think will be of interest. • The first mechanical treatment for correcting malaligned teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79). • Famous orthodontic patients include: Tom Cruise, Kathryn Heigle, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller,

The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that parents understand the early warning signs of an orthodontics problem and recommends kids be evaluated by an orthodontist by age 7 – 8. Early evaluation provides both timely detection of problems and a greater opportunity for more effective treatment. Well-timed intervention guides growth and development, preventing serious problems later. When orthodontic intervention is not necessary, an orthodontist can

When parents visit Wilson Orthodontics, it is not uncommon for parents to worry if their child’s baby teeth do not fall out on time. Infants rollover, sit, walk, and talk at different stages of their development. The same is true when your child is losing baby teeth. There are some developmental issues which require professional attention, but in general, what should parents expect when their

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 Wilson and the team at Wilson Orthodontics want to make sure you understand

Looking for an alternative to chocolate?  Try these yummy butterscotch creations!  It’s butterscotch that isn’t too sticky or chewy- who’d have guessed that you could have butterscotch with braces? Ingredients: 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 ½ cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla (optional:  1 cup butterscotch bits) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health. Dr. Michael Wilson supports the ADA in their efforts.Whether you’re a member of the dental team, a teacher, or a parent, teaching kids how to develop good habits at an early age will encourage good dental health over a lifetime. As dental