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My Braces Wire is Poking Me! HELP!
Is a wire on your metal braces poking you? An out-of-place wire can be extremely uncomfortable and should be addressed as quickly as possible. Metal braces are made from brackets and wires which are attached to each tooth. The wires curve around the teeth and connects...
Early Orthodontic Treatment | Is the New Trend for Kids to Get Braces Two Times?
Early Orthodontic Treatment: Is the new trend for kids to get braces two times? My wife along with our 3 young girls attended a kids birthday party the other day. Upon arriving, my wife walked into an ongoing conversation amongst a group of moms debating the question...
Kids Brushing | The Basics
Hear what your top Minneapolis Orthodontist has to say about the basics! When should my child start brushing their teeth? How much toothpaste should they use? Is “regular” toothpaste OK? SO MANY QUESTIONS to consider for your child when it comes to brushing. At Veil...
Let’s Talk Retainers!
Congratulations on nearing the end of your orthodontic treatment! Next you are entering the Retention Phase, which is just as important as the active phase of your treatment. To better serve our patients, we offer a few retainer choices. Before deciding on which...
Orthodontic Expanders: What Are They?
Here at Veil & Wild Orthodontics we use expanders to help expand, or widen, your child’s jaw or palate. At young ages, developing growth sutures allow for orthopedic modification of the size and shape of the jaws. There are a few reasons that your child may...
What To Expect At Your First Orthodontic Appointment
Knowing what to expect at your first visit to the orthodontist can go a long way towards calming the anxiety of patients and even parents! Young patients may not know what an orthodontist is or does. They have often heard scary stories from friends about braces...
The Day You Get Your Braces On
They day has come for you to get your braces on. You may be feeling mixed emotions and some anxiety surrounding this appointment. Here at Veil & Wild Orthodontics we strive to make this appointment as stress free as possible. The good news, getting your braces on...
Veil & Wild Orthodontics 20th Annual Patient Appreciation Day
Our 20th annual Patient Appreciation Day at Veil & Wild Orthodontics was a massive success – and we couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you! As one of our most anticipated events of the year, our doctors and staff were anxiously awaiting the day of...
Eden Prairie Orthodontics | Debunking 8 Braces Myths
Even if you’ve never had braces before, you’ve probably still heard a lot of things about what they’re like. Well, don’t believe everything you hear, because there is some bad information out there. That’s why today we’re going to bust eight of the most common braces...
Eden Prairie Orthodontics | Teeth Are Not Tools
Human teeth are awesome. We at Veil & Wild, the top Eden Prairie Orthodontics team, wouldn’t have dedicated our professional lives to working with them if we didn’t think so. There are so many things they can do, from chewing food to providing support for the...