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Emergency Care at Kennell Orthodontics
October 6th, 2011
At Kennell Orthodontics, we know orthodontic emergencies are never convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Alan Kennell and our team are committed to your dental health and are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment to resolve the problem. If you have a orthodontic emergency after regular office hours, please give us a call. If you are calling us after hours, please follow the emergency prompts to learn how you may be able to solve the problem yourself, or, if you cannot, how to contact Dr. Kennell and team.
Common issues include:
*Broken Brace
*Broken Wires
*Tie has come off of a Brace
*Loose Expander
*Poking Wire Tie
*Sharpness Felt on the Tongue Side of a Brace
*Loss of a Separator
*Initial Soreness
*Wire Poking
You might be surprised to learn that you may be able to temporarily solve many problems yourself until you visit our office.
WOW Fest ’11 Fun Walk!
September 28th, 2011
Kennell Orthodontics recently participated in the Wow Fest ’11 Fun Walk! We joined forces with our friends from Children’s Dentistry of the Lakes Region for the walk and everyone had a great time (and the weather was spectacular as well)! The WOW Fest was a fun event for the whole family which featured two bicycle challenges, 10K & 5K road races, a fun walk, BBQ lunch, live music and lots of activities for the kids.
This event benefited the WOW Trail, which is a proposed multi-use, non-motorized recreational pathway in Laconia, NH. The proposed pathway is just over 9 miles long and stretches from the Laconia to the Meredith and Belmont town lines. The trail will be 10 feet wide and paved.
Thank you to everyone who came out for the Fun Walk with our team! Check out pictures of the event on our Facebook page.
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 maintaining good oral health during your orthodontic treatment, as well as preventing gum disease. More care and time are needed to adequately brush your teeth when you are wearing braces. Brushing daily helps remove decay-causing plaque from tooth surfaces. Please consult Dr. Kennell if you would like us to review brushing techniques with you or your child. The use of a mechanical toothbrush such as a Sonicare or Oral B can aid in removing plaque around braces. Flossing daily will also prevent plaque to build up between the teeth and prevent stains between your teeth. Research has shown the bacteria of gum disease has been linked to coronary artery disease, stroke, diabetes and memory loss. Lastly, we encourage you to throw away old toothbrushes and replace them every 2 or 3 months, or after an illness.
We hope this helps! If you have any further questions about any of these tips, please contact Kennell Orthodontics or ask your general dentist during your next scheduled visit! Or, ask us on Facebook!
The Go-To Mom Discusses Invisalign
September 16th, 2011
Our team at Kennell Orthodontics found a great video that discusses the advantages of Invisalign. In the video, Kimberley Clayton Blaine, “The Go-To Mom,” discusses the Invisalign and Invisalign Teen treatments and her personal experience with Invisalign.
To determine if Invisalign is right for you, schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Alan Kennell. Have a great weekend!
