Ask King Orthodontics: Now that I have braces, what can I eat?

You just got braces at King Orthodontics and Dr. King has informed you that during your orthodontic treatment you will want to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing?

Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, created a variety of “braces-friendly” recipes that will allow you to enjoy your favorite treats without interfering with your orthodontic care!

Recipes include main dishes, side dishes and even yummy desserts! After all, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps the patient achieve the best possible results from orthodontic treatment.

If you have any questions about the recipes listed or about the foods you should be avoiding during your orthodontic treatment, please give us a call or ask us on Facebook!

Enjoy!

Drs. Earle and Bryan King are "Ortho-Heroes" with Smiles Change Lives!

King Orthodontics is proud to be a provider at Smiles Change Lives, a national non-profit organization. Through this program, more than 460 orthodontists nationwide, known as “Ortho-Heroes,” provide free orthodontic care to children from low-income families. Smiles Change Lives organizes patient referrals, sponsorships and works to promote good oral health habits at community events.

We know that oral health is critical to a child's overall health and even basic orthodontic care has a life-changing impact on children's lives. Drs. Earle and Bryan King enjoy the rewarding benefits of working through the Smiles Change Lives network and giving back to their community.

If you have specific questions about applying for Smiles Change Lives, check out their website. You can also give us a call at King Orthodontics or contact us on Facebook.

It's National Orthodontic Health Month at King Orthodontics!

Happy October! For those who don't know, it’s National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long event is organized by our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.

Drs. King and King and our team realize that this is a great opportunity for us to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene. National Orthodontic Health Month also aims to recognize the dedicated work of orthodontists like Drs. King and King and other dental professionals in Pennsylvania.

The AAO recommends patients avoid the following Halloween treats, or recipes with these ingredients:

• Caramel
• Nuts
• Popcorn (including un-popped kernels)
• Taffy
• Jelly beans
• Hard pretzels
• Licorice
• Bubblegum
• Ice

If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call, ask us on Facebook, or ask us during your visit this month!

What can Invisalign® do for your oral health?

When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign with King Orthodontics than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners thttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifhat are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health.

Here’s how:

Healthy Gums: Straight teeth allow a close fit for gums. This lessens the gum stress that is caused by crowded or widely spaced teeth, thus also reducing red and swollen gums.
Easy cleaning: Invisalign is removable, therefore brushing and flossing is easier and you are able to maintain a healthy mouth. These habits are vital to avoiding tooth decay, plaque and even gum disease.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Improved speech and chewing: Properly-aligned teeth don’t have the discomfort or compound speech impediments that can be caused by crowded teeth or a deteriorating jawbone.

If you have any questions about Invisalign, just ask Drs. Earle and Bryan King the next time you’re in for an appointment. Or, you may post your question on our Facebook page! You can also read this article for more information on Invisalign and your oral health.