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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DIY Peach Ice Cream Recipe

Are you ready for the easiest Peach Ice Cream recipe you’ll ever find? Not only is it easy, but it’s quick! You can also control the sweetener and kind of milk used, so it’s adaptable to many different diets. Best of all, it's braces friendly & taste buds approved!

The easiest Peach Ice Cream recipe you'll find! No ice cream maker, no cooking, no eggs. Just blend and serve.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Peach Slices, frozen
• 1½ cups Milk
• 2 Tbs Honey

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients into blender.
2. Blend on the "puree" setting until mixture reaches soft serve ice cream consistency.
3. Taste ice cream and adjust sweetener as needed.
4. Serve immediately or place in a 9x13 baking pan and freeze for later.
5. If ice cream is too hard after freezing, place pan in warm water to loosen, break up the frozen mixture and run through the blender again to soften.

Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ of recipe Calories: 135 Fat: 3g Carbohydrates: 26g Sugar: 23g Sodium: 37mg Protein: 4g

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.

Take Two Tuesday

We originally brought you this story back in 2014, but loved it so much, 

we felt that it needed a “Take Two”. 

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My Life With Braces: Frosty's Untold Story 

It's a little known fact...but a fact none the less. Frosty the Snowman wore braces (as pictured above). 

We all know that Frosty is a jolly happy soul, but what we didn't know is that he wasn't always that way. Growing up, Frosty felt self-conscious about his smile. He never smiled in photos and always put his hand over his mouth when he talked. And forget about selfies...Frosty didn't dare take a selfie for fear a being made fun of by the other snowmen in his town. 

But that all changed the day his mom took him for an initial consultation at his local orthodontic office. "It was made very clear to me, that I could have the smile I always dreamed of, in a short amount of time with high-tech, light-force brackets and wires that create less pressure and are more comfortable...Needless to say, I jumped at the opportunity." 

Frosty (Before) Provided by imgarcade.com

Shortly after his initial consultation, the orthodontist placed Damon Brackets on Frosty's teeth. "Treatment time went by so fast, and I had fewer appointments due to the Damon System's innovative technology", says Frosty. "This was important to me as I have a very busy schedule and can really only go outdoors four months out of the year." 

Frosty (After) Provided by www.zazzle.com

Today, Frosty is the jolly happy soul that we have all come to know and love...and he owes it all to his orthodontist and Damon System Braces. If you have always dreamed of smiling with confidence, schedule your complimentary initial consultation with Dr. Lenz today. 

Dr. Lenz and his team specialize in the Damon System and will work with you to achieve a magical smile!

New Year's Smile-oluton

Creating Beautiful Healthy Smiles with Dr. Mark Lenz

What kind of person are you? What kind of person to you want to be? Those are two of the most basic questions you can ask yourself…but they are also two of the most difficult questions...as the answers are not always the same and that is where the New Year’s Resolution comes into play. 

“A New Year's resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere, in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior.” It is a considered and resolute determination to be a better person, a person who is a positive impact on others and who can, without the least bit of pride or narcissism, honestly say they love themselves. 

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Many of you may have already made your New Year’s resolutions and those resolutions may have been something to the effect of…resolving to save money, spending more time with family and friends or losing weight. But why not make a resolution to improve your dental health?

Dr. Lenz is passionate about helping you take the steps achieve your New Year’s Resolution and improve your smile because he understands how powerful it can be.  He takes pride in helping his patients improve their life experiences by helping them feel good about smiling. 

If you are one of those people who has been hiding their smile, this year is your time to shine! Make the best resolution you can make for yourself...achieve your goal of a beautiful, full, healthy smile!

Happy Holidays From Lenz Orthodontics

Take some time this holiday season to be appreciative of those who work when they should be with family and friends, those who are away from those they love and those who sacrifice for our needs.

May this Christmas find you surrounded by those you love, filled with a lot of fun and cheer and the New Year bring happiness, health, and prosperity.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your friends at Lenz Orthodontics!