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!
Here at Kennell Orthodontics we are all about setting new goals and doing whatever it takes to better our practice! Maybe one of your New Year's goals is to change, or better your teeth/smile. In that case we are the place for you!
Let's start with HOW you can get started in achieving that goal. First, you can give us a call at any of these 3 numbers: Littleton (603) 444-7404, Plymouth (603) 536-7404, Laconia (603) 524-7404. One of our wonderful administrative assistants will take your call and will help you set up a consultation. This is a complimentary consultation and is completely free! At that appointment Dr. Kennell will be able to do a basic exam of your teeth, take notes, and offer some options to his best knowledge on how we should proceed! You will leave this appointment hopefully with a better understanding of your teeth!
Some great questions to ask during your consultation appointment are:
"How long will my treatment take?"
"How often will my appointments be? How long will they be?"
"How much discomfort will I be in?"
"How much will treatment cost?"
"What is the difference between braces and Invisalign?"
"Can I whiten my teeth during treatment?"
Thankfully we will have an answer to all of your questions, or at least an estimate for you to consider!
Here are some of the orthodontic treatments we provide at Kennell Orthodontics:
For Early (Phase I) Treatment we can provide children with expanders, space maintainers, limited braces, and just starting in 2023 we now offer early Invisalign as well.
For Phase II treatment and for Adults we provide braces, either clear brackets or traditional metal and Invisalign aligners. Just starting this year in 2025 we will be trying a new orthodontic treatment with braces called LightForce, stay tuned!
We also can provide limited orthodontics with Invisalign touch-up aligners for patients that do not require as much work done to their teeth.
All orthodontic treatment will be completed and maintained with a retainer that is included.
Once you and Dr. Kennell agree on which treatment you may decide on, you will then set up an appointment to have your records done. This includes 2 x-rays (panoramic and cephalometric), a series of photographs with a digital camera, and also a 3D impression taken with our i-Tero scanner (super cool!)
From that appointment we will be able to provide you with your treatment plan during an over-the-phone conference. During that phone call you will set up a time and date to get started!
Hopefully you will make the jump, pick up the phone, and schedule your consultation with us soon! Kennell Orthodontics is here for you! Make 2025 your year for orthodontics!
