Brace Yourself With This Flossing Tip

We know flossing is not always an easy task when you have braces. The struggle of getting between brackets can be tough not only on your patience but on your oral hygiene if it's not done correctly or regularly. Have you heard of the Waterpik water flosser?  If you're not familiar with this tool, read more and see how it may become your next best friend when you go to floss.

The Waterpik Water Flosser makes flossing with braces easier and more effective, and it comes with an easy to use orthodontic tip.  It has been clinically proven to work better for people with braces as it removes plaque around braces and improvevs gym health more than dental floss.

A lot of our patients have found that when they use a Waterpik they are able to flush out food particles stuck between their teeth. The water from the Waterpik can reach behind the brackets and wires and hit spots where your floss simply cannot reach. People suffering from gum disease also find Waterpik quite effective because of their ability to flush out bacteria from inside the deep pockets.

Watch this video to learn how to use a Waterpik Water Flosser.

If you have any questions about this, or any general questions or concerns about your orthodontic treatment, we encourage you to please ask us at your next appointment at Wentz Orthodontics!

It's Never Too Late

Braces aren't just for kids anymore. Parents are still making regular trips to the orthodontist's office, but these days more are leaving their kids in the waiting room or having treatment at the same time.

More than 1 million grown-ups are sporting some form of braces, double the number from 10 years ago, according to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).

Numerous technological advances have made braces less noticeable, less painful and even less time-consuming. As America's baby boomers have become more health conscious, they're rejecting the notion that loosing teeth and dentures are a routine part of growing older.

People are exercising more and eating healthier. Braces are another way of demonstrating that you care about yourself and your overall health. Adults want to maintain their teeth and look better.

It's Never Too Late

Teeth can be straightened at any age. The biological process involved in tooth movement is the same for both children and adults.

Often, adult patients are more appreciative of the many benefits of orthodontic treatment, after having lived with unfavorable smiles and bites for many years.

Wentz Orthodontics works in conjunction with your family dentist. We offer full comprehensive dental care and have the special advantage of having a board certified periodontist working with us. 

What is the AcceleDent System?

The AcceleDent System is a new technology designed to decrease the time you are in braces or invisalign by increasing the rate of tooth movement.

The AcceleDent System is light, comfortable, hands-free and can be used 20 minutes per day while engaged in variety of daily activities including reading, watching television, listening to music and doing school work.


Patient Benefits
Accelerated tooth movement without compromised aesthetics
Compatible with braces or Invisalign for both adults and adolescents
Lightweight for comfort and use during daily activities
Hands-free design allows you to go about your daily activities during the 20 minute treatment
How does AcceleDent work?

The appliance, used daily for 20 minutes, applies patented technology to gently vibrate the teeth and surrounding bone. The microvibrations increase the rate of bone remodeling and allows the teeth to move 38-50% faster.


Why are microvibrations so important?

The rate of tooth movement greatly depends on the speed at which the bone surrounding the teeth changes. Studies have shown that orthodontic force coupled with micovibrations, generated by the AcceleDent System, safely accelerate tooth movement.

AcceleDent is a well-tolerated system and does not increase the level of discomfort associated with orthodontic treatment. Contact Wentz Orthodontics for more information on the AcceleDent System.

Wentz Holiday Hours

Wentz Orthodontics would like to inform you of our special holiday office hours.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 

Closed 

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day

Closed

We look forward to celebrating the holidays with our families, and apologize for any inconvenience. Our Wentz Orthodontics staff would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

The Reason for the Season

Christmas is officially one week away, and while most are worried about last minute shopping and Christmas parties, we want to remind you the true meaning of Christmas.   As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us open our hearts to the joy that is the reason for the season.  We want to share some of our favorite Christmas bible verses with you as you continue to celebrate and remember the birth of Jesus, the Son of God.

Luke 2:14

Isaiah 9:6

John 3:16

For so many the true meaning of this precious season gets lost in the gift of giving and receiving. We hope these wonderful verses will remind you that Jesus is the reason for the season!

Merry Christmas from Wentz Orthodontics!

Countdown to Christmas 2015

Wentz Orthodontics is blessed to be a part of an amazing community. As we enjoy participating in several local events throughout the year, Christmas time is no exception. Recently, Dr. Wentz and Dr. Reeves were featured on the KCBD Countdown to Christmas! We are so proud of the feature that we want to share it again, for those of you who may have missed it!

The Countdown to Christmas 2015 is not only a great way to get involved in the community, but there are some amazing prizes for you to win! Be sure to register this year and try your luck on the $300 MasterCard Gift Card Wentz Orthodontics gave as a contest prize! We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

The Details On Crowded Teeth

One of the most common problems several of our patients get treated for at Wentz Orthodontics is crowded teeth.  We actually see this problem on a daily basis, and this term is defined just like it sounds, either the teeth are too big for the patients jaw size, or the mouth has too many teeth and is overcrowded. The problem with too many teeth in the mouth is the lack of space, as the teeth are shifted out of place resulting in a crooked position. Unfortunately, this can occur in both adult orthodontic patients as well as children.

It is pretty easy for us to determine this problem for our patients as an examination of the patients’ mouth can lead to a diagnoses. The teeth typically appear crooked and jammed in an unnatural way, causing teeth that can lead to future dental problems because they’re harder to clean. Another result of crowded teeth is the obvious fact of a smile that may not be considered cosmetically appealing and can lead to self-consciousness.

Depending on the severity of the overcrowded teeth, Wentz Orthodontics can determine which method of treatment will work best.  Sometimes having excess teeth extracted helps with expansion of teeth. Other times, palate expanders are used in the mouth to help widen the jaw; this method is only used on children, not adults; their jaws have already stopped growing.  Also, several types of braces give amazing results for adults and children with overcrowded teeth. It all really comes down to the individual being treated when we determine how to correct the crowding.

If you suffer from this condition, please call us to schedule your first visit to learn about some orthodontic treatment options.

Call us at: (800) 794-8124