The Zip Line Adventures of Wise Orthodontics

At Wise Orthodontics, we believe in having fun!! Here are some great pics of us doing just that in New York, Texas at the facility with the longest single zip line in the state- over 900 feet!! What a ride. We had some great team building activities and created some great memories.

--Dr. John Wise

Nifty "Eggs"periment from Wise and Stonebridge Orthodontics

Summer is near. If the little ones aren’t aren't going to camp, you may run out of ideas to keep them occupied. Why not use a fun and simple science experiment to focus their attention for a while? At Wise and Stonebridge Orthodontics, we found one that includes a lesson about why it’s important to brush teeth to make plaque go away.

Gather the items you will need for this experiment:

--1 hard-boiled egg with the shell on
--12 ounces of Coke, Pepsi or other dark-colored cola
--1 container large enough to hold the cola and egg
--1 plastic bowl
--1 toothbrush
--1 drop of fluoride toothpaste
--Clean-up supplies

Explain to your child that plaque is a sticky layer of germs that collects on her teeth. If she doesn’t brush, plaque can cause serious problems for her teeth, for example holes in the teeth (cavities) or swollen gums (gingivitis). Tell her that you are going to do an experiment to see how plaque coats her teeth, and why brushing twice a day is important for healthy teeth and gums.

Conduct the experiment:

1. Make the comparison between the white color of the egg and the white color of your child's teeth.

2. Place the egg into the container and pour the cola over it, so that it completely covers the egg.

3. Let the egg sit in the cola for 24 hours.

4. Remove the egg from the cola. The egg will be stained and yellowish.
5. Explain to your child that the colored layer that has appeared on top of the eggshell is just like the layer of plaque that occurs on her teeth.

6. Place the egg in the plastic bowl and give your child the toothbrush with the drop of toothpaste on it.

7. Let her brush the "plaque" off of the egg. The yellowish film will disappear, exposing the white eggshell. Explain that the same thing happens when she brushes her teeth.

Have fun from Wise and Stonebridge Orthodontics

Smoke Screen - Wise and Stonebridge Orthodontics

Everybody knows that smoking causes lung cancer, but did you also know that smokers and tobacco are susceptible to a variety of oral health problems at a faster rate than non-smokers?

It’s true! Smoking is responsible for almost 75% of gum disease in adults; and, similar to smokers, adults who smoke pipes and cigars, as well as those using smokeless tobacco, are just as susceptible to gum disease and other tobacco related health problems.

As soon as you use tobacco products, you become more likely to experience any of these oral-health problems:

• Oral cancer
• Gum disease
• Tooth loss
• Loss of bone in the jaw
• Gum recession
• Delayed/impaired healing process after oral surgery or any other treatment
• Decreased success rate of dental implant (tooth replacement) procedures
• Mouth sores
• Loss of your sense of taste and smell
• Bad breath
• Tooth and tongue stains

If you are interested in protecting your oral health we strongly recommend you quit using tobacco products! The following steps are recommended by the Surgeon General to help you quit smoking and using tobacco:

• Get ready – set a quitting date and remove all materials from your home, car and office
• Get support
• Learn new skills and behaviors
• Get medication and use it correctly
• Be prepared for relapse or difficult situations

For support, start with Wise Orthodontics and Stonebridge Orthodontics! We can help

Patients Love Wise Orthodontics and Stonebridge Orthodontics!

Patients find Wise Orthodontics and Stonebridge Orthodontics to be fun and friendly environments. With gentle treatment and a caring, compassionate staff, our patients love us. And we love them right back! The comfort of our patients is of utmost importance to us. We revel in seeing our patients discover heightened self-esteem and confidence as their beautiful smile takes shape.

Dr. Wise and Dr. Jensen have more than 20 years experience in orthodontics. To provide the best treatment available, they are actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southwest Society of Orthodontics and the American Dental Association. And they attend continuing-education courses to ensure they provide you with state-of-the-art technology.

Dr. Wise and Dr. Jensen’s professional involvement and continuing education is an integral part of their commitment to quality. This dedication has made Wise Orthodontics and Stonebridge Orthodontics the offices of choice for many of your friends and neighbors.