Village Orthodontics

01/14/2026

In the United States, flu season occurs in the fall and winter. While influenza viruses spread year-round, most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February …. So, January is right in the middle. As much as we want you to make all your appointments, we certainly want you to take care of yourself when you are sick even more. Please call us asap when you realize you should not come in because you are sick. We’ll try our very best to get you rescheduled at a convenient time.

01/13/2026

Our first tip was to make all your appointments. A second important thing patients can do to stay on pace with their anticipated deband day is WATCH WHAT YOU EAT! Here’s a few tips to remember when eating and drinking with braces:
1. Avoid foods that can break your wires or brackets: chewy foods like bagels, hard rolls, licorice; crunchy foods like popcorn or hard chips; sticky foods like caramels and gum; hard foods like nuts, hard pretzels; foods you have to bite into like corn on the cob, apples and carrots.
2. Take the time to chop up hard foods like apples, raw vegetables, crunchy breads, or meat. When eating, take small bites of your food and chew slowly and carefully.
3. It’s also important not to chew or bite down on anything that isn’t food while wearing braces, such as chewing on pencils or pens, and biting your nails, as it can damage your wires.
4. Stay away from carbonated drinks and sodas. These types of drinks can damage the health of your teeth and prevent them from moving properly while wearing braces.

01/11/2026

Braces are a smart investment in your future, and we want to make them a reality for everyone. We will not only customize a treatment plan but customize a financial plan to accommodate even the most difficult and unforgiving budgets. Don’t assume that a beautiful smile is not affordable. Call us today to set up a complimentary evaluation. 2026 could be your year to smile!

01/09/2026

Our goal is the same as our patients – for braces to come off on time or even early! This year in January, we will share four pointers on how patients can make that happen! One of the most important things patients can do is to MAKE EACH AND EVERY APPOINTMENT so we can make the appropriate adjustments to follow the doctor’s treatment plan. Missed appointments frequently mean added time to the anticipated deband day. So, if you need to miss an appointment, call asap so we can try to get you rescheduled in a timely manner.

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

Every year we ask our patients to consider their orthodontic treatment when setting a New Year’s Resolution. We realize that some of these require assistance from parents/adults. With everyone’s help, treatment will be complete on time!
 I pledge to come to all scheduled appointments.
 I pledge to be on time for all my appointments.
 I pledge to have good hygiene at every appointment.
 I pledge to avoid foods that could break my brackets.
 I pledge to see my general dentist and hygienist for my regular cleanings.
 I pledge to wear my rubber bands as instructed.
 I pledge to alert the office of any repairs, that may be needed to my braces, before I arrive at my appointment.
 Finally, I pledge to smile more often!

12/31/2025

Happy New Year!

12/30/2025

It would be wonderful if some of our patients could be inspired during their treatment to consider Orthodontics as a profession! So, let us tell you a little about the process. There are three steps in an orthodontist’s education: college, dental school, and orthodontic school.

Similar to becoming a medical specialist, such as a surgeon or an internist, orthodontists complete an orthodontic residency program for two to three years after dental school.

While there’s some instruction regarding orthodontics in dental school, it is minimal. It’s in the orthodontic residency program that orthodontists receive intensive instruction to learn proper, safe tooth movement (orthodontics) and the guidance of dental, jaw and facial development (dentofacial orthopedics). These extra years of education make the orthodontist the dental specialist in moving teeth and aligning jaws. This is the only focus of their practice.

12/29/2025

Orthodontics is far more than just a cosmetic investment. While correcting your bite, orthodontics also alleviates an array of health problems, including:
• Difficulty speaking
• Breathing issues
• Problems chewing and swallowing
When it comes to your mouth, orthodontic treatment is pretty and practical.

12/26/2025

Today is National Thank You Note Day – here is ours to you! Send someone a random thank you note to share some joy :)

12/25/2025

Dr. Wahl and the staff at Village Orthodontics wish you and yours a Happy Holiday season! May the gift of family, love and laughter fill your homes today and throughout the holiday season!