July 26th, 2011
Dr. Alan Kennell will tell you that 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 could possibly reduce your treatment time.
Here is a very concise video explaining the proper way to floss your teeth with braces. Give Kennell Orthodontics a call if you have more questions about flossing. Enjoy!
July 19th, 2011
When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign with Kennell Orthodontics than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health. Here’s how:
Healthy Gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.
Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque and even gum disease.
Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.
If you have any questions about Invisalign, just ask Dr. Allan Kennell the next time you’re in for an appointment. Or, you may post your question on our Facebook page! You can also read this article for more information on Invisalign and your oral health.
July 13th, 2011
Here at Kennell Orthodontics, we love to see your new smile after your braces come off. Lately, we have received some great videos for our iPad 2 contest that make us smile. Don't forget! The winner will be selected on September 1st, so you still have some time to submit your video. Remember to include your first and last name in the subject line of the email, with a video that is no longer than two minutes. Tell us 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 can’t wait to eat after your braces come off. Check out a couple of video entries below!
Thank you for all of the great entries! We can't wait to see more!
-Dr. Kennell & team
July 8th, 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 can’t wait to eat after your braces come off!
You can film your video at Kennell Orthodontics using our Flip video camera, or email any video testimonials that are made at home to drkennell@kennellortho.com. Be sure to include your first and last name in the subject line of the email. We recommend that video entries are no longer than 2 minutes. By submitting your video, you are also giving us permission to share that video on our YouTube channel and other social networks.
The iPad Video Contest winner will be selected September 1st, so don’t delay in submitting your video entry!
We can't wait to see all of your great videos!
-Dr. Kennell & team
*One entry per person and you must be a patient of Kennell Orthodontics to enter.
