Super Bowl Snacks Safe For Braces

Super Bowl LI is just around the corner and there is more to be excited for than just the big game. Almost all of us have 4 things on our mind when it comes to the Super Bowl: the game, new commercials, the half-time show, and the food! Just because you have braces, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all the yummy game food you will be surrounded by. We understand chicken wings and popcorn may not be the best choices, but there are so many other treats you can indulge in as you enjoy the action. The staff at Kemp Orthodontics compiled a list of their favorite braces-friendly super bowl treats just for you!

Skinny Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Hummus and Cucumber Bites

Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Loaded Potato Skins

These are just a few of our favorite braces friendly Super Bowl food options. Get creative and find ways to take your off limit treats and recreate them into braces approved eats!

Learn About Clarity Advanced At Kemp Orthodontics

At Kemp Orthodontics, Dr. Kemp wants to be sure his patients have beautiful smiles both during their treatment as well as after their treatment. To reach that goal, Dr. Kemp has chosen to treat his patients with the most aesthetic and technically advanced bracket on the market. Clarity Advanced Ceramic braces are the solution to those seeking clear brackets while undergoing orthodontic treatment.  These clear ceramic brackets blend with your smile as they match the color of your teeth. Most patients and their families prefer the look of Clarity Advanced Ceramic braces over traditional metal braces, and these braces are a popular treatment alternative offered at Kemp Orthodontics.

Who are Clarity Advanced Ceramic braces for?

Clarity Advanced brackets are a great choice for all Dr.Kemp’s patients, whether adults, teenagers, or children. These ceramic braces are practically invisible and provide just the perfect choice for all patients who are looking to improve their smiles while wanting to avoid the noticeable differences that metal braces may draw attention to their mouth. Many of our adult patients tell us that Clarity Advanced brackets give them a more professional look in comparison to metal braces.

Teenagers are drawn to Clarity Advanced brackets for this same aesthetic reason.  Many teenagers who feel insecure about their smiles don’t want the look of metal braces because they are self-conscious about their teeth.  Although traditional metal braces are effective, most teenagers choose Clarity Advanced brackets over metal braces a majority of the time if presented with the option.

Another interesting reason some patients choose Clarity Advanced brackets is that some of the younger crowd love the way colored elastics really show off against their pearly white teeth and brackets. At Kemp Orthodontics, we love to show our support of our local teams by helping them show their school colors with their elastics, and those colors really pop against the Clarity Advanced brackets.

Clarity Advanced Ceramic Braces are virtually unnoticeable, making them perfect for patients of all ages who are looking for the confidence and freedom to smile on any occasion. At Kemp Orthodontics, you can choose the clear alternative without any additional charges. For more information, please contact Kemp Orthodontics today and schedule a consultation. Click here to contact us online or call us at 615-790-7027.

Break the Habit

Babies are born with a reflex to suck any object placed in their mouth. This behavior helps during the first few months of establishing feeding, and disappears at around 4 months.

Thumb sucking however, is not reflexive, and is believed to be a self-soothing practice. There are usually no ill effects from thumb sucking in early childhood, and most children naturally give up the habit somewhere between 2-4 years of age. However, if thumb sucking continues past the age of around 7 when adult teeth are coming through there can be misalignment of front teeth, or possibly jaw problems.

It is important to be careful when breaking this habit.  Children often use this as an emotional crutch. Punishment and nagging is not the best approach. Do some research and be patient with your child when working on breaking the habit.

Meet Montage

Our goal at Kemp Orthodontics has always been to provide our patients with the absolute best experience when they visit our office. We love to see our patients enjoy their time at our office and strive to provide a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.  As we continue to do work toward this goal, we also work hard to stay up to date with today’s latest technologies. One of our most recent high-tech additions to the office is our Montage touch screen display. Have you had the chance to use the Montage display yet? There are so many cool features that you can use next time you’re at Kemp Orthodontics!

Check out some of the fun features of Montage, our patient friendly touch screen display system.

Educational

Montage has several educational videos to teach you more about orthodontic topics.  You can learn useful information about treatments, appliance care, procedures, and more with the ScreenPlay orthodontic videos available.

Camera Booth

Montage has an interactive Camera Booth! Next time you’re in Kemp Orthodontics, click the camera button to activate the camera booth and take fun pictures that you can share on your favorite social media sites. 

Website, Facebook, & Reviews

On the Montage display screen, you can visit our website, Facebook timeline, and read some of our raving reviews.  Not only can you read our reviews, but on Montage you can actually post a review about your experience while you’re in the office.

Entertainment

Along with all of the other fun features mentioned, Montage also streams cable TV to the display. This feature allows you to catch up on some of your favorite shows while at our office.

Montage offers many more features, so next time you come in for an appointment be sure to use the Montage touch screen display and enjoy all it can do.  We want you to have fun with this display.  Be watching because our next contest will be centered around the camera booth on Montage. Stay connected with us online to find out more about the upcoming contest.  

Waterpik-Orthodontic Tool

At Kemp Orthodontics we know that for some of our patients it can be difficult to weave through those wires and brackets as you brush and floss during your treatment without leaving food particles.

A lot of our patients have found that when they use a Waterpik they are able to flush out food particles stuck between their teeth.  The water from the Waterpik can reach behind the brackets and wires and hit spots where your floss simply cannot reach. People suffering from gum disease also find Waterpik quite effective because of their ability to flush out bacteria from inside the deep pockets.

If you have any questions about Waterpik or any general questions or concerns about your orthodontic treatment, we encourage you to please ask us at your next appointment!

Plaque: The #1 Enemy

The biggest enemy of our teeth is plaque, and the most effective way to remove plaque is with regular brushing and flossing.  As you eat, your teeth and braces collect food.  If this food is left on your teeth and at your gum line, bacteria will attack the food and change it into plaque.  Plaque will cause white marks on your enamel, swollen gums and, if left too long, will cause a cavity.  Your Beautiful  Smile should be filled with sparkling clean teeth, not white marks and cavities.  The team at Kemp Orthodontics is here to help you achieve the best smile possible.   

Good Dental Health Starts Early

 

At Kemp Orthodontics, Dr. Kemp knows that, as a parent, you want the best for your child.  That includes healthy teeth and a pleasing smile.  Start with regular dental care.  The American Dental Association recommends that a child visit the family or pediatric dentist by his or her first birthday while baby (primary) teeth are erupting.  Your dentist can alert you to any concerns about how the teeth and jaws are developing.

To have a beautiful smile that's good for life, your child needs teeth and jaws that are aligned properly, creating what we like to call a “healthy bite.”  The American Association of Orthodontists recommends your child get an orthodontic check-up no later that age 7.  By then, your child's teeth and bones have developed enough that subtle problems can be spotted with jaw growth and erupting teeth.

Dr. Kemp will help you achieve that healthy and beautiful smile you want for your child.

How do you sterilize dental instruments?

 



 

At Kemp Orthodontics all instruments are mechanically cleaned and sterilized in one of our two state-of-the-art sterilization units.  All dental hand pieces either utilize disposable attachments, or they are cleaned, bagged, and heat-sterilized in the autoclave sterilizer specifically designed for dental hand pieces.  All hand pieces are sterilized after each use.  Whenever possible Kemp Orthodontics utilizes disposable items.  All exposed surfaces in the treatment area are cleaned and treated with the strongest surface disinfectants.

At Kemp Orthodontics we only use the highest quality brackets, bands, wires, and appliances.  We always use new brackets on every patient.  We do not use recycled brackets or appliances - Ever!

When it comes to taking care of you and your family, Kemp Orthodontics feel that you deserve the best!