Orthodontic Appointments

Another way that you and Kemp Orthodontic work together  to create your beautiful smile is by keeping all of your office appointments.  If not properly managed, braces can move teeth in ways we don't want them to move, and this movement obviously could extend your treatment time.  It is also very important that you arrive for your appointments on time.  If at all possible, please give our office a 24-hour notice to change or cancel an appointment.  Our office email is office@kemportho.com or you can use the contact form on our website www.kemportho.com.  Our telephone number is 615.790.7027.

Crooked Teeth

What to do about crooked teeth?

According to the American Association of Orthodontists, approximately 80 percent of American teenagers are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. Although advances in orthodontic devices and increased availability of such devices explain part of this increase, it still means there are a lot of crooked teeth in the world.

The theories about what is causing so many crooked teeth range from the ridiculous to the scientific. For years, oral health professionals believed that crooked teeth were an evolutionary result of the change in Western diets from raw, wild foods to soft, processed foods. That theory has since been debunked.

The truth is that crooked teeth can be caused by a number of things.  It could be an inherited trait. Parents with crooked teeth and malformed jaws are more likely to have children with malocclusions.  Sometimes dental restorations such as crowns can change your bite and cause teeth to become crooked.  Baby teeth that fall out early or hang on for too long can cause teeth to crowd.  It could be possible that the jaw is just too small to accommodate all of a person's adult teeth. In addition, there are harmful habits such as  thumb sucking and the use of a pacifier for too long  that can contribute to crooked teeth.

Fortunately, modern orthodontics offers a number of solutions for crooked teeth. Traditional metal braces used to be the most popular solution but Kemp Orthodontics provide a number of clear, aesthetic options as well. If you're tired of hiding your smile because of crooked teeth, contact Dr. David Kemp and his team at Kemp Orthodontics to set up an appointment. We'll have you showing off your straight Beautiful Smile in no time!

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!

Smiles

Smiles come in many shapes and sizes.  A pleasing smile can play an important role for you on your journey through life.  It engages others and shares your warmth.  At Kemp Orthodontics we can bring out the best in your smile.  We like to say your teeth are the picture and your lips are the picture frame.  To create a beautiful smile Dr. Kemp will position the teeth in your lips to create a pleasing smile. By applying the science of gently moving your teeth, we can eliminate gaps between your teeth, straighten crooked teeth and correct other problems that can be distracting from your smile.  Visit our smile gallery to see some before-and-after work. You will find it amazing.

Gum Disease

 

 

According to a study that evaluated people who cared for loved ones with dementia and who experienced stress, stress can cause an increase in dental plaque even when the high stress levels are short-term.

When measured over a long period of time, the stress these caregivers felt boosted their risk of bleeding gums, or gingivitis, which can progress to serious gum disease.

Kemp Orthodontics wants to remind you that eating a balanced diet, seeing your dentist regularly, and maintaining good oral hygiene helps reduce your risks of periodontal disease. Make sure you brush at least twice a day and floss daily. Antibacterial mouth rinses also help reduce plaque-causing bacteria.

Wisdom Teeth

If our wisdom was measured by our teeth, there wouldn't be many wise people.  Only about 65% of all human beings develop wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. Of that population, a high percentage of people will need to have their wisdom teeth extracted for one or more reasons. For instance, some wisdom teeth never actually come in, or erupt. They remain impacted in the jaw and must be extracted. Another group of people will have wisdom teeth that come in sideways or in a variety of problematic manners. Like impacted teeth, these malformed teeth will need to be extracted. Also, some wisdom teeth simply are too much teeth for that person's mouth, causing crowding and shifting of the other teeth. These wisdom teeth need to come out because there just isn't room for them. Finally, even when the teeth come in without causing problems within the mouth, their presence often leads to problems with infections and decay because of food particles that get trapped behind the wisdom teeth and cannot be reached by regular brushing and flossing.  At Kemp Orthodontics we work closely with your dentist to make a wise decision about your wisdom teeth that will help you to achieve the optimal result and lasting beautiful smile. 

Love Your Smile Guarantee

At Kemp Orthodontics we stand behind the work we do.  If your teeth shift after you have completed treatment with Kemp Orthodontics and you do not Love Your Smile, we will gladly replace your braces at no charge to you.  The only cost you will occur is a minimal monthly charge for adjustments and the cost of new retainers.  At Kemp Orthodontics we feel you should Love Your Smile.  A healthy beautiful smile should last a lifetime, but for those rare occasions when it doesn't, we have the Kemp Orthodontics' Love Your Smile Guarantee.