Perfect Summer Recipe For Braces

By avoiding sticky sweets and sugary beverages, Lenz Orthodontics will provide you with snack choices that are fit for orthodontic patients and promote overall wellness and health! All summer long, check here for healthy new summer snack recipes!

Strawberry Mango Chia Popsicles
Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 1/2 cup mango pieces (fresh or frozen)
• 1 1/4 cup coconut water
• 4 tsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Puree strawberries (fresh or frozen) with half of the coconut water in a blender or food processor. Taste the mixture and blend in honey to desired sweetness, if needed. Stir in 2 tsp of chia seeds. Set aside.
2. Puree mango (fresh or frozen) with the other half of the coconut water in a blender or food processor. Taste the mixture and blend in honey to desired sweetness, if needed. Stir in the remaining 2 tsp of chia seeds.
3. Alternately pour each fruit mixture (for a marbled look) into popsicle molds and freeze until set.

One Visit Can Be Life Changing

We recognize that every patient has different needs, and we pride ourselves in the courteous service we deliver to each person who walks through our doors. Whether you're an adult, adolescent or child, our knowledgeable doctor and staff are committed to helping you achieve the smile you deserve.

Did you know orthodontic treatment is not just for cosmetic purposes?

Having a good bite not only makes it easier to eat and speak but will enhance your dental and overall health as well. Straight teeth aren’t just pretty, they’re healthy too. Teeth that are properly aligned are easier to clean reducing the risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease.

With locations in Racine and Waterford, Wisconsin, our practices’ top priority is to provide you the highest quality orthodontic care. We utilize the latest technological advances in the industry, such as Damon System Braces and Invisalign, along with the latest in computer technology to ensure that you receive the most effective care possible.Give us a call at our convenient locations to schedule your FREE consultation today!

Tips For Invisalign Patients

Invisalign straightens your teeth without wires and brackets, using a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. It's virtually undetectable, which means hardly anyone will know that you're straightening your teeth. To ensure the best possible results we decided to compile a list of a few tips for our patients currently using Invisalign.

• Wear your aligners for a minimum of 2 weeks, before moving into the next aligner. 
• Sharp or rough edges can be smoothed with an emery board. 
• Change into your next aligner before going to bed so they settle in overnight. 
• Keep your aligners in their case while eating to avoid losing them. Keep the out of reach of any household pets, especially dogs! 
• If you need to, you can soak your Invisalign aligners in a mix of 50/50 white vinegar and cold water to brighten them. 
• Wear your aligners for at least 20 hours a day. 
• Always carry a toothbrush. 
• Only drink water when you're wearing your aligners. 
• Don't put your aligners in hot water. 
• Don't use toothpaste to clean your aligners. 

If you have any further questions about Invisalign please don’t hesitate to call us at our convenient Racine or Waterford practice.

Spring Recipe | Fruit Sparklers

When it comes to Memorial weekend, we know many people take the time to gather with friends and family for a cookout. We've come to learn that people like SIMPLE, so we found a recipe that is just that...along with cute, easy, and fun to make!

Fruit Sparklers

Ingredients

• 1 watermelon
• 10 ounces fresh blueberries
• Wooden skewers

Instructions

1. Cut watermelon into 1 inch thick slices. Place a small star cookie cutter into the red flesh of the watermelon and lift the star fruit up. Repeat with remaining slices. 
2. Thread a few blueberries onto your wooden skewers--about 6-8 on each. 
3. Place the watermelon star on top and set on a serving tray. 
4. Enjoy!

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DON'T Do It Yourself

Lenz Orthodontics and the American Association of Orthodontists have a prompt announcement for consumers about “DIY” orthodontic treatment. It is with great urgency that we emphasize to you all to be cautious about the trending “DIY” orthodontic treatment because straightening your teeth on your own can lead to lifelong dental problems.

Do-It-Yourself videos and websites are popular among today’s culture, and while so many great ideas come from several of these outlets, there are some things that you just shouldn’t do yourself! Straightening your teeth or attempting to move your teeth as a “DIY” project is definitely one of the things you should not be doing. Moving and straightening teeth is a medical procedure that needs to be supervised by an orthodontist. It’s important for you all to be wary of any videos or websites that advise you to use objects such as rubber bands, dental floss, or anything else in order to get straight teeth. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, “Moving teeth without a thorough examination of the overall health of the teeth and gums could result in the permanent loss of teeth, which may result in expensive and lifelong dental problems.”

If you have any further questions regarding “DIY” orthodontics or are curious about straightening your teeth, please contact Lenz Orthodontics at our Racine or Waterford location.

Raspberry Sunrise Smoothie Recipe

Making this Raspberry Sunrise Smoothie is super easy. All you need is some affordable ingredients and a blender. Blend it all together and you have a creamy, tasty smoothie to start your day! Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups frozen mango chunks
• 2/3 cup orange juice

DIRECTIONS:

• Combine raspberries, milk and 1/2 cup ice in blender until smooth; set aside.
• Combine mango, orange juice and 1/2 cup ice in blender until smooth; set aside.
• Serve raspberry mixture immediately, topped with mango mixture.

Are You Ready For An Amazing Smile?

There are so many options for patients who want braces today. Orthodontic care is much more versatile than it was in the past. Start by visiting our website and familiarizing yourself with the options for treatment we offer at Lenz Orthodontics and how these options may work for you. Our website offers you a chance to get to know our doctors and our team members ahead of your visit so you will be assured you are at the best orthodontic office for your treatment.

Orthodontic treatment may be a new adventure for you with its own unique medical vocabulary. Be sure to ask Dr. Lenz any questions you have, knowing our team is here to help you. In fact, you can feel better about your experience knowing that most new patients have similar questions. 

Here is a list of questions many patients ask at their initial consultation:

• Is there an estimated length of time that I will likely have to wear braces? 
• How much should I expect to pay for my treatment? What are the payment options? 
• Will braces prevent me from playing my favorite sport or musical instrument? 
• How can I keep my teeth clean with braces? 
• How often will I be expected to come in for checkups and other appointments? 
• Are there specific foods I will need to avoid when I get braces? 

If any other questions arise during or after your consultation, don’t be afraid to ask. The Lenz Orthodontics team is here to help you achieve your most beautiful smiles from your first telephone call and throughout your treatment.

Learn About Two-Phase Treatment

Are you aware of two-phased orthodontics? If not, don’t worry you’re not alone. Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a specialized process that involves facial and jaw changes along with straightening teeth. This process allows Lenz Orthodontics to create a healthy functional smile with results that remain stable after treatment. One benefit of two-phase orthodontics in certain cases, it can prevent adult tooth extractions or major jaw surgery.

How does it work?

Two-phase orthodontics starts with interceptive orthodontic care. This is a process where Dr. Lenz intercepts an oral problem before it continues to get out of control. Typically, treatment starts with younger children in order to manipulate teeth and growth before it’s too late. The best age for this is between 7 and 10 year old. With interceptive orthodontics, treatment is about 4 to 12 months with monitoring of the child after that to discuss is possible second phase treatment.

Once a majority of the adult teeth have erupted, second phase can begin. The average treatment time of second phase is about 12 months of braces on the teeth. Retainers are worn after treatment to hold the correct position of the teeth.

If you are interested in learning more about Two-Phase Orthodontics, contact Lenz Orthodontics to discuss it more. We love answering questions and providing a solid foundation of information to those who are interested in treatment for their children or themselves.

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Find Out The Benefits Of Braces

It’s no secret that a majority of those interested in orthodontic treatment are striving for a straighter smile that will make them more confident. Of course, the doctors and staff at Lenz Orthodontics deliver straight beautiful smiles to all of our patients, but we want to inform those who are looking into getting orthodontic treatment that there are greater benefits to wearing braces. Are you aware of the health benefits of braces?

Braces can do more than just give you an attractive smile. Check out the following oral health problems that can be assisted when being treated by an orthodontist.

• Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
• Digestion
• Difficulties with Speech
• Bone Erosion

Dr. Lenz and the Lenz Orthodontics staff are happy to explain more to you if you have further questions about the benefits of braces. Visit us for braces in Racine or Waterford, WI.