At Wilson 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 swallow our food. Virtually from birth, consuming food is
A glowing smile is a destination much sought after by our patients at Wilson 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 to explain how they work, lessen anxiety about how
Any day is a great day to flash a beautiful smile. You don’t have to be a movie star to have your teeth straightened before a special occasion in Durham and Oxford NC. Everyone wants to look good for their prom, senior pictures, graduation, applying for a job or like Kathryn Heigl… getting married. That’s right! Kathryn Heigl never worried about her teeth not being
At Wilson Orthodontics we ask kids and adults in our practice with braces to avoid many of their favorite Easter candies that are hard, sticky, chewy, and high in sugar in order to protect their braces. Jellybeans are an Easter favorite and can raise havoc with brackets and wires. Here are three tips to make kids of all ages feel included by filling their
Good dental care with routine maintenance can be costly, especially if you don’t have dental insurance. TheAmerican Dental Association (ADA) and the Wilson Orthodontics team recommends 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 proper brushing and flossing, the cost of maintaining your teeth is minimal. (watch video
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 on the open. If you have a dog, never leave your retainer or Invisalign aligners on tables, bathroom counters, night stands, or any where they can jump up and snag the appliances. They will
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 themselves when tired or upset as a coping mechanism. Ultrasound scans have revealed that thumb sucking can start before birth, as early as 15 weeks from conception. Even though a sucking
A delicious breakfast that doesn’t take a lot of time to make and is still braces-friendly! Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 3/4 c. flour 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. margarine 1 egg 3/4 c. milk 1/2 c. blueberries, washed and drained extra margarine for the pan Directions: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder,
The Wilson Orthodontics Team ran across this video on blip.TV of the Kings Firecrackers performing at an Army/Navy Basketball Game at the US Naval Academy. We couldn’t wait to share it with you. The Kings Firecrackers are an amazing performance jump rope team from the Kings Local School District in Ohio and was rated the #1 halftime touring team in 2009. The team is made
At Wilson Orthodontics, our world, both professional and personal, is changing at lightning speed. It is an exciting age we live in and amazes us every day. If we are here today, where will we be one, two, or even ten years down the road? The amount of information and busy life styles we deal with moment-to-moment is mind boggling and exciting, while sometimes stressful
