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Breaking bad habits, with Kennell Orthodontics
September 20th, 2011
At Kennell Orthodontics, we know good dental health requires only a few minutes a day. We thought we’d provide some practical advice on how to improve your or your child’s smile between your adjustment visits with Dr. Alan Kennell. Start by brushing your teeth twice a day. Proper brushing techniques are an essential part of [...]
How to freshen your breath, with Kennell Orthodontics
August 8th, 2011
Dr. Alan Kennell, your Laconia orthodontist, recognizes that many of our patients are concerned about bad breath, or halitosis. While some cases of bad breath are persistent (chronic bad breath), generally bad breath is transient, and can be prevented. We recently came across this helpful video about bad breath and thought it was worth sharing [...]
What’s so bad about nail biting?
August 2nd, 2011
We’ve all heard that biting your nails is an awful habit, but you many wonder- really- what’s so bad about it? Recently, our team at Kennell Orthodontics found an interesting article that discusses how biting your nails affect your teeth and oral health. Nail biting, also known as Onychophagia, is a common habit among various [...]
Flossing with Braces
July 26th, 2011
Dr. Alan Kennell will tell you that keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during [...]
