Celebrate the Single Life with a New Smile

Did you know that beautiful teeth are the number one physical trait people look for in other people? In a recent poll of both men and women conducted by an online dating site, a beautiful smile outranks other traits such as trim bodies, a full head of hair, or specific eye colors as the most important physical attribute in a partner. If you are currently in the dating scene, keeping your smile healthy, bright, and straight proves to be more important than hitting the gym.

Are you interested in stepping up your smile? If you are currently looking to fix some misaligned teeth or discolorations, there are few strategies you can follow. Start now with these tips.

Problem: Discolored Teeth
You can whiten your smile with white strips. These easy-to-use strips are available at most local grocery stores and drugstores. Alternatively, you can schedule an appointment with your general dentist for a professional tooth-whitening treatment.

Problem: Misaligned Teeth

When most people think of orthodontic treatment and full braces for correcting misaligned teeth, they may not be aware of the possibility of correcting some alignment problems using Invisalign. Invisalign aligner treatment can yield some amazing results. And with Invisalign, you don’t have to worry about brackets and rubber bands. Dr. Kemp works with Invisalign to use a series of clear, removable aligner trays to straighten your teeth. Also, with Invisalign treatment time is usually only about 12-18 months.

No matter what your exact orthodontic needs are, Dr. Kemp will be able to guide you down the path to a great smile with beautifully aligned teeth to help you look good and feel great.

Share the Kemp Orthodontics Love!

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but we at Kemp Orthodontics remain committed to giving all our patients the care and comfort that make them feel special all year round. Our team strives each day to provide all our patients with the finest personal services and treatment as we combine our clinical expertise and the latest high technology with a warm, caring, and skilled staff.

Since we work hard each day to make our patients feel that their experience with our office is remarkable, we always appreciate the occasions when our patients take the time to tell us that they recognize the special level of care and treatment they receive at Kemp Orthodontics. Do you love being a patient at Kemp Orthodontics as much as we love having you as a patient? If you do, then would you take just a moment to let us hear about your experience by leaving a review.

Keep reading to see how you can leave a review.

Leave a Google Review

Leaving a review on Google is easy. Simply type “Kemp Orthodontics” in the Google search tab, and under the maps option click “write a review” to leave your comments and rate us. Google makes it a fast and easy process. It is so easy you can leave a review using your smartphone or tablet.

Leave a Facebook Review

Are you connected with Kemp Orthodontics on Facebook? LIKE our page and leave a review and rating. It’s easy, fast, and you can share it with all of your Facebook friends.

Leave a Montage Review

Do you like using our fun Montage board? Next time you’re in the office, leave a review or testimonial by clicking the review tab or by taking a picture and selecting the review option.

We appreciate all reviews and look forward to seeing the positive things you have to say about Kemp Orthodontics. As we often say, “We are the very best serving the very best.”

Our Clear Approach

3M Clarity Advanced Bracket system is the best system in the market and we are so excited to be able to offer it to all our patients at no additional charge. At Kemp Orthodontics we are always looking for ways to improve your time in treatment. Why wouldn't you want to look your best?  I am sharing this link with you and I want to know what your thoughts are. 

Clarity Advance Video

You Are Never Too Old

Many people still think braces are for teens. However, at Kemp Orthodontics, about 35% of our patients are adults.  Adult patients are no longer satisfied with living with the problems of TMJ, with crowded and crooked teeth that make it hard to floss, or with the aesthetics of protruding teeth or misaligned jaws. They want to look better and want teeth that work better, too. As long as your teeth and supporting bone are in good shape, Dr. Kemp can give you that Beautiful Smile you always dreamed about having. 

The need to preserve your teeth is one of the wisest choices you can make. Good dental health is a key component of your overall health, and orthodontics is a vital key to good dental health.  If you are considering treatment or  you have any questions, please contact Kemp Orthodontics, it would be our pleasure to assist you.

 

Expanders

One of the auxiliary appliances that Dr. Kemp likes to  use along with braces is a Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE).  The RPE is a wonderful appliance to use for patients whose upper jaw is narrow, protrusive and crowded. The Rapid Palatal Expander gently widens the upper arch (palate) by stretching the center palatal connective suture.  Once the palate is widened, the suture knits together with newly formed bone.  The Rapid Palatal Expander is prescribed usually prior to completion of growth.  A parent or the patient adjusts the RPE every other day as instructed until the palate has been widened enough. The RPE is an excellent appliance especially to help change abnormal growth patterns.  Please follow this link Rapid Palatal Expander to read more about the expander on our website.

Retention Phase

The removal of your braces signals the beginning of the next stage of your treatment at Kemp Orthodontics.  This stage is referred to as the Retention Phase.  This phase of orthodontic treatment is crucial to maintaining your Beautiful Smile for your lifetime.  Once your teeth have been moved into their new position, they need a period of time to stabilize in this new position and to permit the surrounding bones and soft tissue to conform to the new dental alignment.  There are several types of retention appliances that we use in our practice.  Dr. Kemp will design the best one for you.  In some cases Dr. Kemp will recommend a fixed retainer that is positioned behind your teeth.  

If you need more information about retainers please follow this link:

http://www.kemportho.com/removable-appliances/

Is Orthodontic Treatment Different for Adults?

At Kemp Orthodontics we believe braces can provide adults the same benefits children receive from orthodontic treatment. Sometimes the treatment for an adult patient can extend longer than it does for children. The average adult patient wears braces for 18 months.  As with children, adults will need to wear a retainer to maintain the results of treatment after braces are removed. We invite you to call our office for a complimentary examination and we will show you our ultra esthetic appliance, Clarity Advanced Brackets from 3M Unitek.  It is the clear advantage that our adult patients are looking for.

Why Might Adults Need Braces?

Some adults never received orthodontic treatment as children to correct problems such as crooked or crowded teeth, overbites or underbites, incorrect jaw position or jaw joint disorders. These conditions left untreated may result in tooth decay, gum disease, headaches and earaches as well as speaking, biting or chewing problems. At Kemp Orthodontics we believe it is never too late to improve your dental health. In fact, 35% of the patients in our practice are adult patients.  We invite you to call our office for a complimentary examination.

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!

 

Word up...Braces!

 

So you're about to get braces. Congratulations! You are taking a very smart step to improve the health of your teeth as well as get that beautiful smile you always wanted. Some foods just don't mix with braces. The foods listed below should be avoided while you are wearing your braces because they can pop the brackets and bend the wires. In other words, these foods can really ruin your day, and send you back to Kemp Orthodontics to get your braces repaired.

Before you get your braces on we suggest that you make a trip to the grocery store, one last time, to pick up the following:

Beef jerky
Raw carrots
Taffy
Pizza crust
Bagels and other crusty bread
Popcorn
Hard candy
Nuts and seeds

The day your braces are placed, the team at Kemp Orthodontics will give you more information about eating with braces. Some foods, such as apples, are okay as long as you cut them into pieces first.  Others, like pudding and pasta, are fine just as they are.

It won't be forever! You can do this! So before your braces go on, enjoy some treats but remember to brush afterwards!

Latest Technology

Advancements in technology allow Kemp Orthodontics to offer our patients more comfort, convenience, and quality in their orthodontic treatment.

We use 3M Clarity Advanced Ceramic brackets.  They are the most esthetic bracket on the market.  We are happy to be able to offer them to our patients without any additional charge.

The titanium arch wires that we use, are designed to gently move the teeth and have proved to drastically reduce treatment time.  

Technological advances in the orthodontic field permit digital photos and x-rays, patient charting and improved communications between doctor and patient.

If you have any questions about how Kemp Orthodontics uses state-of-the-art technology, visit our website www.kemportho.com  or ask us on Facebook!