Not all kids are happy about wearing, especially teens. If teeth are slowly erupting, a problem develops during a pubertal growth spurt, permanent teeth don’t erupt properly, or finances are 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 and normally the age of least resistance in most cases.
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 Wilson 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. Not to mention how difficult it is to steer our kids away
At Wilson 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 ago, malocclusions (bad bites) seem to have become more prevalent. Why?
It’s time to start spreading the holiday cheer! We love having you as part of our orthodontic family at Wilson Orthodontics, and we want to send holiday smiles to all of our patients and their families with a couple of poems for the season! Happy Holidays to everyone! The Night Before Christmas (with my braces) Twas the night before Christmas, Santa flying all placesDelivering presents
At Wilson 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, or to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, decalcification or discoloring of teeth
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 as frustrating to have both of their front teeth, but
Dr. Michael J. Wilson specializes in the movement of teeth and correction of adverse jaw growth problems. Evaluating and diagnosing each patient’s dental development presents a slightly different challenge for an orthodontist. There are many factors at work and different approaches that can be used. In severe situations, permanent tooth removals may be required to create the necessary space for others. However, no one
Halloween is a fun time of year for kids of all ages… but can be a “nightmare” for an orthodontic practice if patients are damaging appliances and eating the wrong treats. At Wilson Orthodontics we love Halloween!! However, we also are proactive in educating parents and patients about the potential hazards that can occur if orthodontic patients don’t watch what they eat. October is
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. A great smile is vital to your self-confidence, which
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 go a long way in the first few weeks to help patients adapt both physically and emotionally, especially with adolescents and teens already insecure about most
