How does your child sleep at night?

At Lenz Orthodontics we pride ourselves in being an “airway aware” orthodontic

practice. We think it’s important to ask yourself the below questions about your child’s

sleep habits - they can be very telling. If you notice any of the below signs, we

encourage you to come visit our practice for a complimentary consultation where we

can evaluate your child’s airway as well as their orthodontic needs. 

5 Questions to ask yourself about your child’s sleep:

Does your child snore at night?

Does your child take long pauses in breathing while sleeping?

Does your child breathe through their mouth rather than through the nose?

Does your child experience drowsiness/tiredness during the day? 

Does your child exhibit a change in behavior and/or a decline in school performance?

If your child is exhibiting any of these symptoms, it may be a sign that they are suffering

from sleep disordered breathing (SDB) or even obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

What is OSA?

OSA is a common sleep disorder that affects approximately 6 percent of children. It’s

caused by a partial or complete blockage of the airways while sleeping. During sleep,

your child’s throat muscles relax allowing the tongue and fatty tissues of the throat to fall back into the airways and block airflow. During a sleep apnea event, air is restricted

from moving beyond the blockage or restriction that ultimately reduces blood flow to the brain. As a result, the brain is signaled to partially awaken from sleep to tell the body it needs to breathe. This usually results in a loud gasping, choking, or snorting sounds as

the child takes a deep enough breath to fight past the obstruction. It is this process that

prevents your child from getting the restful and replenishing sleep they require. 

While this condition can be improved, it is often left untreated because parents aren’t

aware of the warning signs. So, how do you know if your kid actually has OSA or if they

are symptoms of something else? Visit Lenz Orthodontics for an airway evaluation. Due

to their expertise and familiarity with growth and development as well as orthopedic and surgical correction of the jaws, “airway aware” orthodontists are ideally suited to identify the symptoms of OSA. 

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At Lenz Orthodontics we strive to provide the highest quality orthodontic treatment but also ensure Incredible customer service and make you feel like you’re at home while you’re visiting us. We’re the friendliest, most fun orthodontic office around. Come by and meet me, Dr. Mike, my father, Dr. Mark Lenz and the entire staff to see what we mean! 

Click below to schedule a complimentary consultation - we can’t wait to meet you and your child!

Racine Office

1558 South Green Bay Road 

Racine, Wisconsin 53406

Waterford Office

725 Cornerstone Crossing 

Waterford, Wisconsin 53185

Lenz Orthodontics

We are so honored to have been recently featured in Belle City Magazine! Below is a snippet of the article and a link to the full feature!

Carl Matteson photo

Dr. Joe Lenz, Dr. Mike Lenz, Dr. Mary Lenz, Dr. Mark Lenz, Therese Lenz and Dr. Kristin Lenz Galbreath represent the second and third generations of dentists in their family.

Liam Galbreath is only six months old, but the odds are pretty good that he’ll become a fourth generation dentist in his family.

Both of his great-grandfathers were dentists, his grandfather and uncle are orthodontists, his mother, uncle and aunt are all dentists. And his grandmother is a dental hygienist.

If he doesn’t become a dentist, he’ll always be assured of excellent dental care and straight teeth.

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After Dr. Mark [second generation] completed his orthodontic residency at Marquette in 1984, he opened his private orthodontic practice in Racine, was appointed to the faculty of the orthodontic department at Marquette University as an assistant clinical professor, and became board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics in 1991. 

Lenz Orthodontics opened a second location in Waterford in 2008.

Therese has worked alongside her husband in the orthodontic practice since the beginning and the couple raised their three children, all of whom attended Marquette University and became dentists. 

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Son Dr. Mike Lenz [third generation] finished his Master’s Degree and a Certificate of Specialty in Orthodontics in 2018 from Marquette and joined his father’s practice in August. He and his wife Dr Mary Lenz met as undergraduates at Marquette. Dr. Mary practices general dentistry in Twin Lakes, Wis.

Dr. Mike described his work as 1/3 scientist, 1/3 engineer and 1/3 artist, while his dad enjoys the transformation in confidence and self esteem, in both children and adults, “as we create beautiful healthy smiles!”

“People always remember two dates,” Dr. Mark said. “When they got married and when they got their braces off.”

With new technology utilized by the practice, the orthodontists explained they no longer use headgear, extractions of teeth are rarely needed, the braces are smaller and more comfortable and the forces applied to straighten the teeth are 500 times gentler.

“And with our new intra-oral scanner we no longer take ‘goopy’ impressions!” Dr. Mark said. “It’s definitely not your parents’ experience with braces.”

He noted that about 30 percent of their practice is treating adults, including an 82 year old.”

“Our patients are always happy to be here,” Dr. Mike added.

For those in the Lenz family practicing general dentistry, they prefer the variety of procedures and treating entire families.

They’re a close knit group and enjoy spending a lot of time together.

“It all started with our fathers and the value they placed on family and service to others.” Dr. Mark and Therese agreed. “And perhaps their legacy will extend to a fourth generation.”

For full article text visit: Belle City Magazine! >> https://www.bellecitymag.com/2018/11/27/three-generations-of-dentists-so-far/

At Lenz Orthodontics we strive to provide the highest quality orthodontic treatment but also ensure Incredible customer service and make you feel like you’re at home while you’re visiting us. We’re the friendliest, most fun orthodontic office around. Come by and meet me, Dr. Mike, my father, Dr. Mark Lenz and the entire staff to see what we mean! Click below to schedule a complimentary consultation - we can’t wait to meet you! 

Racine Office

1558 South Green Bay Road 

Racine, Wisconsin 53406

Waterford Office

725 Cornerstone Crossing 

Waterford, Wisconsin 53185

4 WAYS TO KNOW IF INVISALIGN IS RIGHT FOR YOUR TEEN...OR YOURSELF!

At our orthodontic practice, offering clear aligners is an important treatment option for both adults and teenagers. When utilized properly by a trained orthodontic specialist, Invisalign, the leading clear aligner brand, can provide both teens and adults with the beautiful straight teeth they’ve always wanted -- without braces.

A consultation with a trained orthodontist is the only way to know for sure whether it’s the appropriate treatment option, but understanding the benefits of Invisalign can help you make a decision as to whether it could be the right fit for your teen or yourself:

1. They’re Completely Clear: Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible. No closed-lipped selfies here! If you or your teen are self-conscious about appearing in photos, Invisalign could be the right choice.
   
2. They’re a Confidence Booster: A recent study found that teens wearing Invisalign are twice as likely to experience a boost in self-esteem while in treatment than teens treated with metal braces. Based on what we’ve seen with our patients, the same holds true for adults!
   
3. They’re Removable: Invisalign aligners are removable, allowing our patients to eat and drink whatever they'd like while in treatment and play certain sports more easily.
   
4. No Goopy Impressions: We utilize the iTero digital scanner, which means no more mouthfuls of the old goopy impressions! So your treatment will be smooth and comfortable from start to finish.
   

And here’s a benefit for adults (whether the patient or parent!): With Invisalign there won’t be any brackets to become loose or broken, so there are potentially fewer emergency visits to the orthodontist, and fewer interruptions to your busy schedule!

At Lenz Orthodontics we strive to provide the highest quality orthodontic treatment but also ensure incredible customer service and make you feel like you’re at home while you’re visiting us. We’re the friendliest, most fun orthodontic office around. Come by and meet me, Dr. Mike, my father, Dr. Mark Lenz and the entire staff to see what we mean!  Click below to schedule a complimentary consultation - we can’t wait to meet you! 

Racine Office

1558 South Green Bay Road 

Racine, Wisconsin 53406

Waterford Office

725 Cornerstone Crossing 

Waterford, Wisconsin 53185