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Talking mouth guards with Drs. Kai

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Recently, Drs. Kenneth, Marcus and Lisa Kai were asked, “Just how important are mouth guards?”

“For those patients participating in spring sports, it’s very important to wear a mouth guard while playing the sport,” said Dr. Kai. “Should something (a ball, another player’s elbow or other body part, etc) hit the patient’s mouth, the mouth guard would protect the teeth, the lips, and cheeks from potential trauma. We provide mouth guards for our patients that play sports.”

Drs. Marcus and Kenneth Kai agreed.

“We totally agree with Dr. Lisa. Wearing a mouth guard is very important to prevent any trauma to the teeth while playing sports. Both offices (in San Jose & Campbell) provide mouth guards for our patients. We may want to note that patients cannot use the standard, heat & mold mouth guards while in orthodontic treatment. When these are molded to the teeth, it would prevent orthodontic movement that we are trying to achieve.”

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Presidents’ Day Fun Facts with Kai Orthodontics!

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Today marks Presidents’ Day, a day known for celebrating of both George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s combined Birthdays. Presidents’ Day was created in 1971, when President Richard Nixon combined the birthdays of two of our most well-known presidents into one single federal holiday. Presidents’ Day also marks a hard-earned day off from work and school for a lot of our patients at Kai Orthodontics.

Here are a few fun facts about our nation’s presidents:

*Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, carried letters, bills and notes in his tall stovepipe hat.

*George Washington is the first president to be featured on a postage stamp.

*Ronald Reagan, our 40th president, broke the so-called “20-year curse,” in which every president elected in a year ending in 0 died in office.

*Harry S. Truman was the first president to have his Inauguration and speeches televised.

*Abraham Lincoln was the tallest of the U.S. presidents measuring 6’ 4” tall.

*Virginia is the birthplace of more United States presidents than any other state, followed by Ohio and Massachusetts.

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Ask Dr. Kai: How long does orthodontic treatment take?

Monday, February 13th, 2012

Your smile is totally unique, so the time you’ll need to spend undergoing orthodontic treatment will also be unique. Generally, orthodontic treatment will take about two years, and this is for good reason. During this time, your teeth will slowly move into their desired positions, leaving you with a great smile with as little discomfort as possible. Rushing treatment can result in a less than perfect smile with a greater chance of tooth movement after your treatment is complete. At Kai Orthodontics, we don’t want to waste your time with treatment that won’t retain your smile for the rest of your life.

Of course, treatment time will vary depending on your specific situation. Very minor tooth movement may only take a few months to correct, while serious malocclusion (poor bite) may need more than two years to correct. Only Drs. Kai will be able to accurately estimate the time your treatment will take. But trust us—it’ll all be worth it in the end!

Has your child or teen visited Kai Orthodontics for an orthodontic consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help him or her begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!

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February is American Heart Month

Friday, February 10th, 2012

Did you know February is American Heart Month? It’s a great time to take notice of the health of your heart, says Dr. Kenneth Kai, Dr. Marcus Kai, Dr. Lisa Kai. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s number one killer, according to the American Heart Association. Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care.

Visiting our office on a regular basis can help prevent gum disease or at least catch it in its early stages. And because people with dental insurance are more likely to visit their dentist when they should, a healthy mouth begins with a visit to Kai Orthodontics. In observance of Heart Month, Dr. Kenneth Kai, Dr. Marcus Kai, Dr. Lisa Kai says it’s also important to know your numbers: blood pressure (less than 120/80), cholesterol (less than 200) and BMI (less than 25). If you have any questions about heart health, or about your treatment at Kai Orthodontics, please give us a call today.

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