October 26th, 2011
It’s almost that spooky time of year again and Plano, TX orthodontist, Dr. James Jensen, and our team thought we’d share some Halloween tips from our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists.Trick-or-treating safety guidelines:• Young children should always be accompanied by an adult • Carry a flashlight • Wear a light-colored or reflective costume…
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October 20th, 2011
There are a variety of foods Dr. James Dean Jensen wants you to avoid while you're wearing braces. Some foods can occasionally damage braces, but certain foods can bend the wires or even break the brackets on your braces. If you’re wearing braces, you should avoid starch, sugar and gummy foods, as these foods can…
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October 13th, 2011
It used to be that people were terrified to see the orthodontist. And Dr. Jensen understands that some patients are still nervous. But fear not! The days of fear and loathing when driving to an orthodontist appointment are gone! And it’s all due to technology. That’s right, technology has allowed orthodontists everywhere to zero in…
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October 6th, 2011
Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Jensen will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive…
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