Did you know one in every five orthodontic patients is an adult? We’re living longer and technology is improving, making orthodontic treatment an appealing and safe option for patients of all ages. As the trend toward treatment later in life grows, we’re seeing braces on parents as well as children – and even adult celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Gwen Stefani and Nicholas Cage have shown off their braces. It’s never too late to look and feel your best!

Can Braces Work for Adults?

People of all ages can benefit from orthodontic treatment. The physical process for moving teeth is the same, young or old, which means it’s never too late to address issues such as an overbite or underbite, crooked or crowded teeth, or jaw disorders.

How Do I Get Started?

If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, we’ll make a consultation appointment with you. During this meeting we will perform a general assessment of your oral health, discuss options for treatment, and answer any questions you may have. We will also discuss matters of cost and insurance. The next step is an orthodontic records appointment in which we take x-rays, photos, and an impression of your teeth. This information drives your unique treatment plan.

What Are the Benefits?

Straightening your teeth can improve your smile, your self-esteem, and your dental health. Technologically advanced new treatments make it easier to identify the option that best fits your lifestyle. Modern techniques and materials have made braces and aligners more effective, comfortable and unobtrusive than ever.

If you think you might benefit from orthodontic treatment, give our team a call, so we may set up a consultation to determine what type of treatment best meets your needs.

Now that many of the schools in the Lakes Region are back in session, Kennell Orthodontics would like to remind all of our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments in advance. With school, clubs, sports, and family duties to consider, we know that it can be challenging to find time to visit for a routine visit or even a consultation. In order to accommodate all of our patients’ busy schedules, it is important that you plan ahead for your appointments so that we are able to provide you with a convenient appointment time.

As always, please remember to give us advanced notice if you’re unable to make your regularly scheduled appointment with Dr. Kennell and our team. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions, or if you would like to schedule your fall appointment.

We hope you and your family had a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing you soon!

We're Excited To Announce Our New Contest!

Music Match Trivia!

It's back to school and time for the Kennell Orthodontics' Music Match Trivia contest.  You could win an awesome iPod Nano!  Pick up a contest entry form in our office, or click below for the Trivia form.  All entries must be received by November 1st, and you must be a patient of Kennell Orthodontics to enter.  Good luck!

Christopher F. is the grand prize winner of our Summer Facebook Cover Photo Collage Contest.  Looks like you have a great time living in the Lakes Region!  Thank you for showing us the great fun you have!

Christopher F. and his brother Ben, celebrate his win with the Kennell Ortho Team! Christopher is excited to take his family to the game next month, they are all huge Sox Fans!

The orthodontic years can be a tough time for some and our team at Kennell Orthodontics certainly understands that.  To keep our patients in a positive frame of mind and welcome them into our friendly office atmosphere we often organize patient contests.  Trying to think outside the box and give the young, tech-savvy, social media-frenzied friends an engaging contest to participate in, Kennell Orthodontics launched a Facebook Photo Collage Contest in May 2013. Check out Christopher's winning entry!

Dr. Alan Kennell and the Kennell Orthodontics team are excited to announce the winner, Christopher F., a local Laconia Middle School student.  Christopher won 4 Box Seat Tickets to the August 4, 2013 Red Sox vs. Diamondback game at Fenway Park, as well as an autographed baseball and a Red Sox gift basket.  The winner could not be a better choice as Christopher shared his commitment to being one of the biggest Sox fans in the Lakes Region!  Check out the Kennell Orthodontics Facebook page to see Christopher’s winning photo collage – facebook.com/KennellOrtho.

Thank you to all our entrants!

Take a look at the great collages submitted below. Living with Braces in the Lakes Region looks like a great time!