No this has nothing to do with Star Wars... LightForce is a new orthodontic treatment that Kennell Orthodontics is starting this May! Before trying our first few cases, we would like you to know what it is all about! This will hopefully interest you enough to try it yourself!
So let's start with that LightForce braces even are. Traditional braces are metal, but LightForce braces are 3D printed ceramic brackets. One of the biggest differences between the two are that metal braces are basically one size fits all, whereas the ceramic LightForce brackets are custom to each persons teeth being able to digitally plan treatment.
Some other benefits of the LightForce treatment is that just like the orthodontic assistants can place the attachments for Invisalign, they will also be able to solely put the LightForce braces on without Dr. Kennell! This will help with using our time efficiently in a days work. LightForce patients won't have to wait for Dr. Kennell to come over to place the brackets if he is caught up with another patient, he would actually be able to see more patients alongside a LightForce bonding appointment. He can also use this time to work on finishing other treatment plans for other patients. It truly is a win-win!
Since Dr. Kennell can digitally plan out the LightForce treatment he can visualize how the process will go. Movement is different in every person, but it will atleast give him a better overview because the brackets are customized!
Click this video below to see how LightForce came to be and what to expect!
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LightForce is something we are trying out and hope to find that is an additional, efficient way of doing orthodontic treatment! There is nothing wrong with still getting Traditional braces, clear braces, or Invisalign too. Here at Kennell Ortho we want to make sure we are keeping up to date with what is new in the Ortho World! We will have more updates later this week, we are officially starting this Thursday! Hopefully over the next few moths we will be able to provide more educational and informative content about LightForce for you all!
If this type of orthodontic treatment might interest you, please give us a call at (603) 524-7404 to set up your free consultation now!
Wear a mouthguard!! This is the best way to keep your orthodontic smile protected while playing sports!
We can provide you with a mouthguard in the office at any time! We also have an emergency supply box outside of each office in Laconia, Plymouth, and Littleton that you can help yourself to at anytime! If you purchase a mouthguard on your own just make sure it is one that is braces safe!
Here are some examples:
If you have braces DO NOT boil the retainers to fit to the teeth, instead they will just rest in the mouth. You are welcome to trim around the edges to make it more comfortable if needed. If you are in Invisalign you can either remold the mouthguard every time you switch your aligners, or you don't have to boil it and it will rest in your mouth.
Important Reminders:
Keep your mouth guard clean - rinse before and after each use
Store in a perforated container to let your mouth guard dry out
Avoid chewing on the mouth guard - this can cause broken brackets
There are weekly posts sharing our patients getting their braces on and braces off or starting/ending their Invisalign treatment! We also post the monthly activity so that our patients can keep up with their rewards points! We always make sure to share pictures from any trips Dr. Kennell takes his team on, any fun celebrations going on at the office, the desserts and fun treats that Dr. Kennell makes, and so much more - you'll have to check it out!
While you're at it, if you had a great experience at our office, make sure to leave us a Google or Facebook review at any point! This will also earn you 50 bonus points! We truly appreciate your feedback! Thank you - The Kennell Ortho Team.
You may be coming to the end of your orthodontic treatment and wondering what comes next? For both braces and Invisalign, it all comes to an end with a retainer to keep the retention of your new, beautiful smile. The most common question we get asked is "How long do I have to wear this for?" and our answer is always the same: "For as long as you want your teeth to be straight." This truly is a lifetime commitment if you would like to preserve the treatment you went through.
Of course, one retainer will not last you a lifetime just due to wear and tear overtime. Thankfully the Invisalign retainers that you receive once treatment is finished are a plastic that is 30% thicker than normal Invisalign aligners. They should last you around 2-3 years but all depends on each individual and how well they are taken care of.
For our patients coming out of braces, we recommend wearing your retainers for the first 3 days full time (taking them out to eat/brush/drink sugary drinks) and then it is just to bed every night from there on out.
For Invisalign patients, directions are slightly different, instead we recommend wearing your retainers for 14 hours a day for the first 3 months, then just to bed every night after that.
The first set of retainers is always included in the cost of your whole treatment. Any set after that will be for a fee. We just started offering a promotion for our patients nearing the end. At the appointment that you get your scan done, you can choose to get a SECOND set of retainers for $100 off, OR get a free Invisalign whitening kit that can be used with your retainers!!
We also offer a retainer subscription through the Invisalign app, which allows you to order your retainers whenever you need without having to come into the office. If you are interested, let us know and we will send you the link at your last visit with us!
Lastly, if you ever get away from your retainers for too long and they do not fit anymore and you've noticed some shifting please get in contact with us ASAP! It could be a simple fix for a fee, but will be better than letting it getting even worse!
