Our office is involved with four charities through our Charity Spa, they include our Smile for a Lifetime Foundation, Good News Clinic, CASA, and Family T.I.E.S. Dr. Wilson also volunteers his time at the Good News Dental Clinic to help those who can not seek dental work otherwise.

Dr. Wilson believes it is important to give our time to our local communities by participating in their events. Our local communities consists of our patients and others who make it possible for our practice to be in the place we are today. Our team members are enthusiastic about supporting others and love to either walk or run, this makes it easy for the office to participate in a large number of local fund-raising races. Wilson Orthodontics has participated in the Challenged Child 5k run where team members participated in the run. We also take our Wilson Orthodontic Community Event Trailer to various community- sponsored events which include : The Sterling on the Lake Hot Air Balloon Festival and the Hall County Chamber Butterfly Release. We look at our communities summer and fall calendars to find other events that we can be involve in.

Dr. Wilson likes to support all schools in the local community. Schools that we currently sponsor include: Gainesville High School, North Hall High School, East Hall High School, West Hall High School, Witbank's Middle, Flowery Branch High School, Chestatee High School, and White County High School.

All schools in our local community have the opportunity for sponsorship. If your school has interest in a sponsorship from Wilson Orthodontics, please visit our website: www.wilsonbraces.com and fill out our sponsorship form.

One exciting part about wearing braces from Wilson Orthodontics is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure the archwire in place. These rubber bands may be individual or connected, depending on your mouth’s needs. From Dr. Ron Wilson, you have the option of choosing the color of your elastics, which are changed about once every month at every visit. Our offices keep a color wheel handy to help you choose which ones suit you best!

Children and teens often enjoy picking different colors each month to express their creativity and coordinate their braces with outfits. Decorating your mouth with your favorite colors is fun for kids and takes some of the stress out of wearing braces. Adults who wish for subtlety have color options that blend in with the metal brackets and archwire. Common choices for adults include silver, clear, and gray tones.

Common Color Combinations for Rubber Bands

With individual ligatures for each bracket, you may choose different color combinations for special events. You can have alternating colors or place an entire rainbow over your teeth. Here are a few options to consider:

• School spirit colors
• Favorite sports team colors
• Patriotic colors
• Holiday themes

Some patients choose only one color to match their mood, personality, or favorite outfits. The palette of choices allows you to make bold statements with your braces or go for subtler tones that blend in with the metal structures. Keep in mind that bright colors make your teeth look whiter, while lighter shades, such as yellow and white, may cause your teeth to appear less bright.

What Your Rubber Band Color Says About You

• Red tones indicate that you are ready for action and take charge of your life with aggressive, forward-thinking steps.
• Blue tones are calm and relaxing. You are conservative and exhibit integrity when dealing with situations.
• Green tones represent growth and balance. You are level-headed and look for opportunities to grow emotionally and spiritually.
• Purple tones attract creative energies. You like to have fun and use your imagination in every aspect of your life.
• Orange tones indicate that you are optimistic and thrive in social situations where communication is open.
• Pink is a romantic color that represents a caring personality. You also enjoy having fun with silly games and endless laughter.

Orthodontic Fact #3 Here’s a fun fact: All orthodontists are dentists, but only 5 percent of dentists are orthodontists. Confusing, isn’t it?

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that studies and treats malocclusions. This condition can be caused by several factors: tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships or both. But an orthodontist is not just a doctor who diagnoses  diseases of the mouth. He is also a craftsman who creates hardware and recommends different types of appliances that fit the patient’s mouth.

Moreover, an orthodontist can treat various types of teeth diseases.

One of the most common types of tooth diseases is gingivitis. This mild form of periodontal disease can cause the gums to become swollen and bleed easily. Factors that may increase the risk of developing gingivitis are: stress, inadequate nutrition, HIV infection, hormonal fluctuations, genetic predisposition.

Periodontitis is an advanced form of gingivitis that can spread and grow below the gum line. This chronic inflammatory disease destroys the tissues and bones that form the teeth.

There are 4 million people in America that are perfecting their smile with the help of orthodontic braces.  Cement is used to attach the braces to the teeth. The adhesive is made out of a special fluoride-releasing component that also protects you from teeth decay.

Wilson Orthodontics is one of the best orthodontics offices located in Georgia. With over 100 years of excellence in the treatment of teeth irregularities, the specialists from Wilson Orthodontics will do whatever necessary to give you that perfect smile you are craving for!

Visit Wilson Orthodontics now!

Orthodontic Fact #3

So, you just got your braces on, and you're wondering why you should continue visiting your general dentist since you’re seeing Dr. Ron Wilson every other month. Patients always ask us if they should continue to see their dentist while in orthodontic treatment. In short, the answer is yes.

Today, we thought we would share a few reasons why it’s crucial to keep up with your regular visits with your dentist in addition to coming in for your regular adjustments at Wilson Orthodontics.

One of the best reasons to visit your dentist while you undergo orthodontic treatment is to remove plaque and tartar. Having braces provides additional nooks and crannies in which food particles and bacteria can hide. Eventually, plaque and tartar can form around your brackets, bands or other appliances which can lead to cavities.  Having your teeth professionally cleaned can help ensure most—if not all—plaque and tartar is removed. Even if you are undergoing Invisalign treatment, dental checkups and cleanings are equally as important.

The next reason to visit a dentist is to help protect your teeth from decalcification, or the loss of calcium in your teeth. A potentially serious condition in which white spots on your tooth surfaces, decalcification is irreversible and if left untreated, can lead to cavities. Decalcification is preventable—patients who cut down on sugary sweets and acidic foods, practice good oral hygiene, and visit their regular dentist regularly can help prevent decalcification.

The final reason we recommend visiting your dentist while you have braces is this: cavities can prolong your treatment. If you are interested in completing your orthodontic treatment on time and without any delays, visiting your dentist every six months or as recommended can go a long way toward making that a realistic goal. Your dentist can provide fluoride treatments or other treatments that strengthen your teeth and protect them from cavities.

Making sure to visit your dentist will help ensure your teeth look their best once your braces come off. If you do not have a general dentist and would like a recommendation on finding one in the Gainesville, Flowery Branch, or Cleveland, GA area, please give us a call or let us know at your next adjustment appointment!