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Win an iPad 2!
March 28th, 2011
At Kennell Orthodontics, we are always looking for ways to connect with our patients online. That’s why we’re currently hosting an iPad 2 Video Contest. We would love to hear about how much you love your new smile, why you chose Dr. Kennell’s office, your favorite thing about our office, or even what foods you [...]
The Braces Glossary: Your Guide to Brackets, Bands, and More!
March 18th, 2011
If you ever sustain damage to your braces and need to call Kennell Orthodontics, we can help you more effectively if you can tell us exactly which piece is in trouble! Here’s a handy diagram and corresponding list of all the parts that make up your braces. Elastic Tie: Tiny rubber band that fits around [...]
Top ten tips for keeping your BRACES sparklin’ clean
March 11th, 2011
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 treatment, you’ll experience better results and shorter [...]
The importance of retainers, from Dr. Kennell
March 4th, 2011
If you recently completed treatment at Kennell Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Kennell will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are not stabilized. Retainers, however, always provide that stabilization. They are designed to hold teeth [...]
