Experts at Wilson Orthodontics Offers Quality Orthodontic Treatment

Proper orthodontic treatment is necessary for both kids and adults, and the team of Wilson Orthodontics tries to spread this awareness along with providing the very best in orthodontic treatments.

May 14 2012 - Teeth and jaw issues are common among both adults and children, and only an expert orthodontist can help to cure these problems and bring back the beautiful smile through advanced orthodontic treatment procedures.

To make sure that people of all ages smile confidently Wilson Orthodontics provide a comprehensive service through their expert orthodontic team.

Dr. Svetlana Lekht and Dr. Ron Wilson heads the team and they offer their services in many places including Gainesville, Hoschton, Oakwood, Cleveland GA, Dahlone, Flowery Branch GA and other nearby Hall County areas.

At the Gainesville practice, one can get different varieties of braces for kids and adults as well. Early orthodontic treatment and the right braces for kids can give them a healthy smile in the future.

Do You Qualify for Invisalign?

Many people, especially teens do not like braces to show up when they smile, so clear braces are the best option for them. This is why the expert team puts forward Invisalign, which provide straight teeth with removable and invisible aligners.

For teens, specialized Invisalign Teen at affordable rates are also available here. Invisalign Teen are clear braces that are almost invisible, and as they can be easily removed, create no problem with flossing or brushing.

The team says, “We are the only licensed Premier Preferred Provider of Invisalign in Gainesville, and we also offer the patients a complimentary consultation for determining whether this advanced treatment is the right choice for the patient, so that they can get the best orthodontics treatment.”

Being a member of American Association of Orthodontists, Dr. Wilson is also making an attempt to educate parents with encouraging their kids to wear mouth guards while playing sports and games.

“I want to ensure that my teammates and patients are protected properly,” adds the doctor, “and I want them to use protection gear like mouth guards to stay away from facial, mouth or teeth injuries.”

The doctor and his team also remind people, athletes, and coaches about the importance of mouth guards for children, as they can suffer facial injuries in sport activities. The majority of parents agree with the fact that their kids do not wear facial protection like a mouth guard while playing sports.

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Wilson Orthodontics Gainesville Office 1220 Sherwood Park Dr, NE Gainesville, GA 30501

Tel: (678) 971-2458

Orthodontic Treatment

At Wilson Orthodontics, we know how important it is to protect your face while playing sports. The spring and summer months bring an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of damaging your precious mouth and pearly whites. Dr. Wilson and our team also know sports-related injuries are common among children. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, 70 percent of parents said their biggest worry is that their child will get hurt while playing sports. Another 67 percent admitted their child doesn’t wear a mouth guard when playing sports such as football, basketball, baseball and soccer.

That’s why we are doing our part to spread the word that facial sports injuries can be avoided simply by reminding your kids to wear mouth guards.

In addition, the AAO has provided the following tips for keeping your kids safe on the field. Please remind them to:

• Wear mouth guards during contact sports
• Wear a helmet
• Stretch before and after a game or practice
• Wear protective eye wear
• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
• Be observant—even as a spectator

All of these can reduce injuries. Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Be sure to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth as these will resist any tooth movements Dr. Wilson is trying to achieve. Lastly, please give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment.

At Wilson Orthodontics, we understand it can be a bit trickier to properly clean around your teeth during orthodontic treatment. With wires and brackets to negotiate around, it is easier to miss areas that could lead to gum disease and cavities. However, with the proper tools and knowledge, you can ensure you maintain a healthy smile throughout orthodontic treatment.

Besides normal brushing and flossing, patients are encouraged to use proxy brushes to make sure to get all food remains out of their braces. There are also some wonderful new products on the market to help patients practice good oral hygiene. The new Oral B electric tooth brush is said to be a "smart tooth brush", it is different than other electric tooth brushes on the market. This tooth brush comes with a special head for people with braces, the head is designed to fit around the brackets to ensure that the tooth is getting properly cleaned instead of just the front of the brackets. It also comes with a display that mounts in the bathroom, which keeps time you while you brush to ensure that you brush long enough but not too hard. When you apply more than 220 grams of pressure the display will flash to let you know that you are applying too much pressure so you do not damage your gums. Give us a call if you have any questions about oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment- we are exited to be able to offer these advancements in our office!

Join us at the brand new charity spa at Wilson Orthodontics where you can receive a top of the the line spa atmosphere. Refreshments are available while you enjoy your service, and enjoy warm towels, soothing music,
& a relaxing atmosphere. We've designed our charity spa for patients, parents, team members, and supporters.

100% of proceeds are donated to your choice of a local charity below:

• Smile for a Lifetime Foundation
• Good News Clinic
• Family Ties
• CASA of Hall & Dawson County

You may also decide to donate your contribution back to our local schools. The whole idea is to give back to the community which has been so gracious to us. Learn more on our Charity Spa page, or stop by and see for yourself!

This is a new year and our office is off and running providing many exciting events and games for our patients across Gainesville, Oakwood, and surrounding areas. Let me update you on some of our changes. First of all, we welcomed a new employee, Si Morris. Si is our new patient coordinator. We are excited about Si joining our team and truly feel she will be a great asset to our office.

Our Charity Spa is open and off to a great start. It offers a top of the line spa atmosphere. Come in and meet Kelley, our manicurist. Kelley is excited about our new charity spa and is happy to provide you with her professional care for your manicure and pedicure needs. We offer many other services including paraffin treatment and my favorite, our awesome massage chairs. Stay tuned next week for more information about our Charity Spa!

This year brings new contests for our patients with exciting prizes. Just recently one of our patients won an iPad, while another patient won a signed Falcon's football and jersey!

Finally but not least our biggest news will be the arrival of our newest member, Baby Boy Wilson!! Yes Dr. and Mrs. Wilson will expect their second child in May. He will join the family and be Lilly-Kate's little brother. We look forward to meeting him.

It will definitely be a year of changes and new events. We look forward to seeing all our patients and hope everyone has a wonderful,safe and happy year!!

~Linda Boss Financial Coordinator

To help celebrate the National Orthodontic Health Month, Jessica Albritton, our Records Coordinator at Wilson Orthodontics, shares a few tips about orthodontics and proper diet with braces:

You should call our office to schedule a consultation when your child is around the age of 7. New patient consultations are always complimentary, and give you a chance to meet Dr. Wilson and discover how you can improve your smile!. Having straight teeth is important in many ways, with one of the most important being a boost in self confidence, and having a great smile!

Since Halloween is nearly around the corner, we wanted to remind all patients currently with braces to stay away from anything sticky, chewy, or gooey. For example: Starburst, bubblegum, Taffy, Carmel, Tootsie Rolls and any kind of hard candies. In addition, when eating hard or chewy foods like apples, corn on the cob or even big chunks of meat, be sure to cut these into smaller pieces. Following these simple steps will help your braces avoid unnecessary pressure or damage, and minimizes potential problems in the future!

Have you ever seen anyone with white spots on their teeth? Did you wonder what causes them or how they got there? I know I have and so I decided to do some research on this subject. I found that a number of factors can lead to the development of white spots on teeth. Sometimes they are caused by nutrition and can be genetic. They can also appear in connection with a condition called fluorosis, which is the result of having an excessive intake of fluoride. People who live in areas where drinking water contains a high fluoride level often encounter this problem. To find out how much fluoride is in your water, you can call your city’s water department. Some children also develop white spots on their teeth as they are developing. These spots are called Enamel Hyperplasia or Hypo calcification and can be milky white or even yellow in color.

Working in Dr. Wilson’s office I have had patients ask, will I have white spots on my teeth when my braces are removed? Know that braces do not cause white spots on the teeth, that only happens when oral hygiene during braces wear has been inadequate. People with orthodontic braces often have trouble with brushing and the result is a buildup of plaque. The acids in plaque can severely harm tooth enamel and eventually causes cavities. Bacterial plaque accumulating on the teeth will cause white spots around the brackets and becomes apparent when braces are removed. Proper hygiene, good thorough brushing, usually at least 3 time a day, using a special floss threader like the one Dr. Wilson provides to his patients and following with a .05% sodium fluoride mouth rinse at bedtime are all good habits that will help prevent having white spots on teeth when braces are removed. It is always important to follow up with a thorough cleaning at your dental office. If you find white spots are present, your dentist can recommend treatment options. Remember...Healthy Teeth give you a Beautiful Smile!

Linda Boss, Financial Coordinator – Wilson Orthodontics

It’s no secret that sweet, sugary candies and drinks have an adverse effect of the health of your smile, but what about sour or tart candies? We at Wilson Orthodontics thought you might want to know what kind of an effect does eating or drinking something sour have on my smile?

Recent research from the Minnesota Dental Association suggests that the amount of acid in sour candies is enough to eat away at tooth enamel and cause cavities. Here are a few souring facts about sour candies, and some helpful tips on how to protect your teeth from Wilson Orthodontics(even if you cannot give up sour candies all together).

Facts

-Sour candies can be very acidic, and may actually burn the gums and cheeks, while weakening and wearing down the enamel on your teeth. (Check the acid levels in some of your favorite candies)

-It can take almost 20 minutes for the acid in sour candies to become neutral. Holding the acid in your mouth by sucking on sour hard candies or chewing sour gummies can keep the acid active for more than 20 minutes.

-The acid in sour candies can cause cavities and severe tooth decay.

Protect your teeth

-Limit the amount of sour candies that you eat on a daily basis, and if you do indulge, remember not to suck or chew on sour candies for long periods of time.

-After eating sour candies, rinse your mouth out with water, drink milk, or eat a couple slices of cheese. This will help neutralize the acid in your mouth (wait at least one hour before brushing your teeth with toothpaste, as this can actually increase the effects of acid on your teeth)

-If tooth erosion has already begun, ask your dentist about ways you can help reduce sensitivity and continue to protect your teeth.

Hope this helps! From Wilson Orthodontics.

Wilson Orthodontics wants to know, where does all that soda pop go?

On average, the typical person consumes over 50 gallons of soda pop per year! The amount of acid and sugar found in a can of soda can cause serious tooth decay and lead to cavities, gum disease, and even tooth loss!

We at Wilson Orthodontics know that you don’t want to lose your teeth, so take the soda pop quiz, presented by the Minnesota Dental Association, and learn more about how to keep your smile healthy.

It’s a fun interactive quiz, so enjoy! From Wilson Orthodontics.