Just Orthodontics, helping you save face this spring

You may recall that last week, our staff discussed the importance of wearing a mouth guard. Today, Dr. Just and team thought we'd follow-up by showing you a quick video of the quick and easy ways you can protect your pearly whites this spring. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults will have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events this year.

That's why our team at Just Orthodontics decided to help spread the word today. After all, April, which comes our way tomorrow, happens to be National Facial Protection Month. We hope this video helps. Protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of the tips offered in the video, please give us a call. And remember to have fun and stay safe!

Protecting your mouth during sports, with Dr. Jeffrey Just

Wouldn’t you believe it, it’s already springtime! Dr. Jeffrey Just knows, however, that the spring months bring an increase in outdoor activities and a greater chance of kids damaging their precious pearly whites. If you play sports, it's important that you consult Dr. Just for special precautions, such as wearing a mouth guard.

A protective mouth guard is advised for playing spring sports such as baseball, soccer, lacrosse and others. Be sure, however, to avoid mouth guards that custom form to your teeth as these will resist any tooth movements that Dr. Just is trying to achieve.

In case of any accident involving the face, check your mouth and the appliances immediately. If teeth are loosened or the appliances damaged, please schedule an appointment with Just Orthodontics. And don’t forget to ask us—Dr. Just will provide a mouth guard for any patient in active treatment. Remember, Just Orthodontics is an authorized provider of Under Armour mouth guards and UA Performance Mouthwear.

Only by using a mouth guard and other forms of facial protection can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. Please give us a call if you have any questions about mouth guards or your treatment here at Just Orthodontics.

Ask Dr. Just: Am I too old for orthodontic treatment?

Recently, our staff at Just Orthodontics read a fascinating statistic: adults getting braces has jumped 24 percent from just 14 years ago! In fact, did you know one of every five patients in orthodontic treatment is over the age of 21?

In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing to invest in orthodontics. While orthodontic treatment is often associated with teens, adult orthodontics and braces at our Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Green Bay offices can achieve amazing results for adult patients. With treatments such as Invisalign®, you can have your teeth straightened less noticeably. Orthodontic treatment at Just Orthodontics can be successful at any age, and Dr. Just knows adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

If you’ve been thinking about getting that perfect smile, Dr. Just and our entire team would love to have you visit for a consultation. Give us a call to set one up!

What are patients saying about Just Orthodontics?

Dr. Jeffrey Just and our professional team at Just Orthodontics deliver the highest quality orthodontic care in a personalized environment in Green Bay, Manitowoc and Sheboygan. We make orthodontic treatment fun and enjoyable. Just see what our patients have to say and have a great weekend!

"Dr. Just does a great job and he is great with the kids." ~ Craig J.

"Very kind and patient man. Concerned about his patients." ~ Michelle F.

"I like the fact that my daughter likes him and that is most important for me. She feels comfortable going for each visit and he always makes her feel good about her progress." ~ Katherine W.

"Good hours, so kids don't have to miss a lot of school." ~ Troy E.

"Everything was explained very well to my son and I. It made him feel part of the plan." ~ Michael S.

Ask Dr. Just: When should my child come in for a check-up?

Many parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. Just, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven?

That’s right—seven.

Ok, so what’s so great about age seven, you ask? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for Dr. Just and our dedicated team to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or what Dr. Just calls “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites and open bites can be detected.

Orthodontic evaluation at an early age provides one of two positive outcomes: For some, early identification or problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment in the future. For others, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and are detrimental to good oral hygiene. So, if your child is nearing his or her seventh birthday, give us a call at Just Orthodontics to schedule an appointment.