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If you’re looking for news about orthodontics or helpful resources to help you care for your smile with Invisalign or braces, you’ve found the perfect place! Welcome to the Wilson & Hendrickson Orthodontics blog.

Helpful Orthodontic Resources From Our Award-Winning Orthodontists

At Wilson & Hendrickson Orthodontics, we understand that patients have many questions about the treatment process. We’re here to help, whether you’re a current patient or considering orthodontic treatment for you or your children in Topeka, KS, and surrounding areas.

Our orthodontists are happy to provide general oral health advice and orthodontic tips to help you on the path to a beautiful smile.

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Rubber Bands for Invisalign? How They Help Your Smile

You’ve probably heard about wearing rubber bands with braces, but did you know rubber bands work with Invisalign clear aligners as well? Invisalign clear aligners work much as braces do. They use gentle pressure to move your teeth into their proper positions.  Today’s Invisalign doesn’t just move your teeth. It can also fix crossbites, which is when the upper teeth…
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February 28, 2023
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Help! My Invisalign Has Gaps! How Do I Fix My Aligners?

Invisalign clear aligners are becoming increasingly popular for teenagers and adults who want a straight smile without a mouthful of metal. Millions of patients have had their teeth straightened by Invisalign clear aligners. They’re designed to fit your teeth and move them using gentle pressure. But what happens when your clear aligners don’t fit as well as expected?  “Tracking” is…
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January 31, 2023
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Why Brushing Teeth After Every Meal May Not Be Best

We all know how important it is to brush and floss your teeth regularly. It’s the best way to keep your teeth healthy and strong. You’ve probably heard that it’s best to brush and floss after every meal, but is that true?  Should you brush your teeth after every meal? You may be surprised at the answer: Not necessarily.  Wilson…
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December 15, 2022
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How to Get Rid of Gingivitis With Braces

Brushing and flossing are important to prevent tooth decay and vital for healthy gums. If your gums are sore, swollen, or bleeding, there’s a good chance you’re not brushing and flossing as well as you should. Those symptoms are also signs of the beginning stage of gum disease called gingivitis.  The doctors at Wilson & Hendrickson Orthodontics know brushing and…
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November 4, 2022
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What Happens If You Swallow Braces Wire? We Can Help!

Something’s just happened to your loose braces bracket. It’s gone, and it didn’t fall out of your mouth. Did you swallow it? You swallowed it. Now what? Will swallowing a braces bracket hurt? Will it harm you? Can you die if you swallow a braces bracket? What if you accidentally swallow braces wire? We know it can be scary, but…
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October 24, 2022

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