Merry Christmas from Dr. Kemp

I want to wish all my patients and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  I have the best job, and I want to thank you for letting me do the job that I love.  What could be better than Creating Beautiful Smiles?  I also want to remind you that our office will be closing today, December 23^rd at 5:00pm. The Kemp Orthodontic team will be enjoying time with their family and friends during this holiday season. We will be back to serve you on Monday, January 5th at 8:00am.  If you should have an urgent emergency, please call our office at 615-790-7027, and a member of the staff will be alerted.  

ORTHODONTIC TEAMWORK

Orthodontic treatment is an ongoing process, and most of it happens when you aren't in my office.

Teamwork between you, me, and my staff is essential.  My goal when I map out the treatment plan is to try to achieve a Beautiful Smile within the shortest treatment time possible.  This goal can only be achieved if I have full cooperation from you, the patient. 

Over the next several days, I am going to share with you the different ways your cooperation is essential to creating a beautiful smile. By actively taking part in your treatment, you and I can work to the ultimate goal…Your Beautiful Smile.

 

 

Did you know that stress can affect your oral health?

We all know that excess stress may give you a headache, a stomachache, or just a feeling of being "on edge." But did you know that too much stress could also be doing a number on your mouth, teeth, gums, and overall health?

The following are the potential effects from stress and anxiety that can affect your oral health:

         1. Mouth sores, including canker sores and cold sores                              

2. Clenching of teeth and teeth grinding (bruxism)

             3. Poor oral hygiene and unhealthy eating routines

             4. Periodontal (gum) disease or worsening of existing periodontal disease

In the next series of blogs, I am going to discuss the above situations and, hopefully, show  you  how to relieve or prevent.  At Kemp Orthodontics it is our goal to make your time in treatment as stress-free as possible.