Importance Of Mouth Guards For Youth
EAGAN AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Wearing a mouth guard is important, especially if you are undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Summer vacation has arrived, which means youth sports activities are just around the corner. Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth, a Minneapolis orthodontist, offers special mouth guards for those with braces. These mouth guards can also be purchased at most sporting goods stores.
There are a few options when purchasing mouth guards. Stock mouth protectors are ready to wear and cannot be adjusted. These are relatively inexpensive, and they can be found at most sporting goods stores. The boil and bite protectors are also available at sporting goods stores, yet these could offer a better fit. This guard is made from a thermoplastic material and can be molded to the teeth after being placed in hot water. Finally, you could go for the custom-fitted mouth protector. These have to be professionally made to get a proper fit, according to WebMD. Read more >>
Three Tips for Choosing an Orthodontist
EAGAN AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Minneapolis orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisnehuth has released a list of three tips you can follow when choosing an orthodontist, in an effort to educate families on how to choose the best professional for you or your children’s orthodontic treatment.
“Your orthodontist is someone you will spend a year or more with, so it’s a good idea to do some research beforehand to ensure you are comfortable with whomever you choose,” says Dr. Eisenhuth, an Eagan and Minneapolis orthodontics provider. Read more >>
Minneapolis Orthodontist Discusses Treatment Options for Patients With Overjet
ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Correcting a child’s overjet- commonly referred to as “buck teeth”- often is a priority among parents when it comes to orthodontic treatment.
As children get older, it can become a priority for them as well, due to issues of self-consciousness.
In addition stopping the ridicule that can come during those awkward adolescent years, there are legitimate health-related reasons for correcting overjet in early childhood, said Minneapolis orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth. Read more >>
Minneapolis Orthodontist Offers Tips for Keeping Clear Aligners Clean
EAGAN, ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – If you wear clear aligners or retainers, you know that keeping them clean and odor-free can be a challenge.
Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth, a Minneapolis orthodontist, has a couple of tips for keeping Invisalign and other types of clear plastic aligners looking good.
Avoid Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Normally, a toothbrush and toothpaste are great for cleaning a variety of appliances, but not in the case of clear, plastic aligners, said Eisenhuth, a Minneapolis Invisalign provider. The mildly abrasive texture of toothpaste scratches the plastic and changes it from clear to cloudy over time. Read more >>
Minneapolis Orthodontist Shares Tips For Selecting A Professional
January 2, 2009- ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Many parents will make straight teeth for their children a New Year’s resolution this year. Read more >>
Minneapolis Orthodontist Offers Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program
October 10, 2008- ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Halloween can be a tough time for Minneapolis Orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth. Read more >>
Minneapolis Orthodontist Gears Up For National Orthodontic Health Month
Sept. 8, 2008- ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Minneapolis Orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth will use National Orthodontic Health Month to kick-off her goal of speaking to 5,000 elementary and middle school students this school year about oral hygiene. Read more >>

