Braces Are Rewarding

Lenz Orthodontics Rewards Hub

Have you been earning points? If not, what are you waiting for? 

You can start today!  

As a patient of Lenz Orthodontics you are automatically eligible for tons of awesome rewards and prizes. 

Patient Rewards Hub is a unique program that offers rewards to our patients through our website and FaceBook Page.  

It’s super easy and accessible. When you visit our office you can pick up a patient rewards card. Once you activate your card you can start earning points instantly just by staying on top of your oral hygiene, playing games and participating in our monthly contest. It’s that simple, all you have to do is continue to be a great patient and log onto rewards hub via our website. 

We value our patients and want to provide them with best experiences they can get from an orthodontic office. The program is geared towards encouraging healthy habits and making your experience with us fun. 

So log on and earn those points! If you don’t have a card…ask someone in our office about getting one during your next office visit.

Are Braces Right For You?

Lenz Orthodontics

It is truly never too late to get treated by Lenz Orthodontics. 

If you’ve still have teeth, we can straighten them! Certainly, there are age-related changes that affect the way treatment proceeds. Restorative needs, periodontal concerns, and others necessitate a full diagnosis and discussion of your needs. 

Don’t wait! Enjoy the benefits of a healthy, pleasing smile for the rest of your life! 

Are you a candidate for orthodontic treatment? 

Orthodontics is not merely for improving the aesthetics of the smile; orthodontic treatment improves bad bites (malocclusions). Malocclusions occur as a result of tooth or jaw misalignment. Malocclusions affect the way you smile, chew, clean your teeth or feel about your smile. 

Orthodontic treatment is about a change for the better, no matter what your age. It can provide you with the confidence and pride that comes from a beautiful, healthy smile. A large percentage of our patients are adults, and they agree that it’s never too late to improve their greatest asset – their smile.

I Want S'more

Celebrate National S'mores Day!

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 This popular campfire treat is loved by millions...

why wouldn't it have it's own day of celebration?

The recipe is one we all know...Sandwich a toasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate between two graham crackers and enjoy. While S’mores are perfect for any occasion, National S’mores Day provides the perfect excuse to make a few. 

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The origin of this tasty snack is credited to the entrepreneur Alec Barnum. However, The original recipe named "Some Mores" can be traced back to the Girl Scout handbook, Tramping and Trailing With the Girl Scouts, published in 1927.

It's practically your duty as an American to Celebrate National S'mores Day today! Take our S'mores challenge and try something different by adding some flare to your S'mores! Try spreading peanut butter on the graham crackers before adding the other ingredients. Or substitute peanut butter cups in place of the chocolate bar. You can even replace the graham crackers with fudge-dipped cookies. 

Try out this new S'more recipe and let us know what you think!

Cookout Caramel S'mores 

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Ingredients:

8 large marshmallows 
4 whole reduced-fat graham crackers, halved 
2 teaspoons fat-free chocolate syrup 
2 teaspoons fat-free caramel ice cream topping 
 
Directions: Using a long-handled fork, toast marshmallows until golden brown, turning occasionally. Place two marshmallows on each of four graham cracker halves. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and caramel topping. Top with remaining crackers.

Do you have a S'more recipe you'd like to share with us? 

Post it on our Facebook wall! 

Thumb Sucking Can Damage Teeth

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Babies are born with a reflex to suck any object placed in their mouth. This behavior helps during the first few months of establishing feeding and usually disappears at around 4 months. 

Thumb sucking however, is not reflexive, and is believed to be a self-soothing practice. There are usually no ill effects from thumb sucking in early childhood, and most children naturally give up the habit somewhere between 2-4 years of age.  If thumb sucking continues past the age of 7 when adult teeth are coming through there can be misalignment of front teeth, or possibly jaw problems.

Some long term effects of thumb sucking beyond the age of 7 include:

• Teeth being pushed around, which might cause an overbite or an underbite to form 
• A lisp being formed because constant thumb sucking can affect the jaw bone positioning 
• Germs from your thumb and surrounding areas affecting your body 
• The roof of the mouth becoming altered or more sensitive

It is important to be careful when breaking this habit.  Children often use thumb sucking as an emotional crutch. When your child sucks their thumb, distract them with something else. Try teaching your child the reasons why they shouldn't continue to suck their thumbs. And do your best not to nag or punish them for sucking their thumbs as that may create stress, in turn, giving your child reason to suck their thumbs more. 

If you notice any alternations to your child’s teeth due to their thumb sucking, give us a call today! We’d be happy to help you and answer any questions you may have.