Category: Community

Orthodontics is more than just straightening teeth to us! While our role as leading orthodontists in Jupiter allows us to create beautiful smiles through braces or Invisalign treatment, our philosophy extends beyond our patients to our community as a whole. 

We’re always looking for ways to make our community smile and create a positive impact! Here are a few ways Jupiter Orthodontics has given back recently, and how we commit every day to engaging with our community beyond orthodontics:

Our local schools initiatives

The Jupiter team is proud to have built relationships with our local schools and sponsor various programs throughout the school year! We truly believe children are our future and giving them the tools they need to stay healthy and achieve greatness is our greatest passion. That’s why Jupiter Orthodontics created the G.R.I.N award for students who improve their performance and/or behavior during the year. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed and sometimes that takes a little encouragement and someone who believes in them!

Dr. King, Dr. Welch, and our friendly team members are also happy to educate students on the importance of oral health and the benefits of orthodontic treatment. Jupiter Orthodontics also partners with many local schools in our efforts to give back through our Kindness Bench donations, hosting teacher appreciation events, and donating emergency supplies to school nurses. As a former child of two school teachers, Dr. King knows how important educators are in nurturing children’s healthy and well-rounded characters. 

We support local sports teams too!

Dr. King and Dr. Welch are proud to offer travel expense support for our local traveling sports team members so they can enjoy a full season of fun and sportsmanship!

Another program we’ve created with great success involves sports safety. With nearly 50% of children experiencing dentofacial injuries during sports activities, wearing the proper protective gear can greatly reduce the risk of oral injuries. This is why we’re proud to offer FREE custom mouthguards for ANY elementary or middle school student participating in a qualifying sports program. We love doing our part to keep your child’s smile safe and happy!

We’re committed to making regular charitable donations

Jupiter Orthodontics is wholeheartedly committed to giving back to our Jupiter community and beyond! We regularly make charitable donations to many different non-profits and voluntary organizations to do our part in educating our children, teaching kindness, and promoting food security. 

A few of the local and national organizations we support every year are the American Cancer Society, the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County, the Knights of Columbus (Food for Families), and the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. 

From educating young girls in our community on the orthodontic process to collecting pantry food items for families in hardship, Jupiter Orthodontics strives to help families in any way we can. Dr. King is also proud to offer FREE orthodontic treatment to children in need for every 10th patient that starts. While our practice strives to provide affordable orthodontic treatment to every smile in Jupiter, we know that families near or below poverty level can struggle with any additional expense and want to do our part to help bridge the gap.

We do our part in protecting the environment!

As a business, we recognize the impact our tools and standard of safe care can have on the environment. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint!

A few ways our practice protects our environment (and beautiful Palm Beach County beaches) is through the use of digital x-rays and digital impressions! By using digital x-ray machines to get clear digital images of your teeth and jawbones, we forgo the use chemicals necessary to “cure” traditional x-ray images and their by-product which negatively impact our environment by leaving lead waste in our topsoil (a substance that takes over 2,000 years to break down).  

Also, with the help of our iTero, our team has eliminated the use of traditional dental impressions for our patients. This is more than just a comfortable method for our patients too! By using the iTero, we eliminate the need for impression trays, putty ingredients, and storage, reducing our material waste significantly!

We want to see Jupiter thrive!

Dr. King, Dr. Welch, and our entire team hope that our community initiatives don’t just affect their direct recipients but also create a ripple effect through our Jupiter community; inspiring others in our community to act with kindness and encouraging future generations to do the same! 

While we’re proud of all our local programs and initiatives, our Jupiter Team is also dedicated to providing top-quality orthodontic care to kids, teens, and adults in Jupiter and surrounding cities. Our world-class professionals use proven and unique techniques (such as the King Method) and advanced technologies to give each patient a personalized orthodontic experience that achieves the best possible smile results. 

When you visit us for your free orthodontic exam, we’re confident that you’ll see our commitment to supporting our patients and our community. Everything we do at Jupiter Orthodontics is centered around our patients!

If you have any questions about orthodontics, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Use our blog as a guide for orthodontic treatment!

Summer is only two months away – (even though it almost always feels like summer in Jupiter.) The days are getting warmer, and you may be thinking about your summer plans. 

Is traveling or vacationing on your list? Or are you planning to hang locally at the beach? Maybe you’re in more of a ‘stay-at-home and binge-watch shows or binge-read books’ mood this year.

However you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important that you try your best to prioritize orthodontist appointments too. Don’t forget about your friends here at Jupiter Orthodontics! 

Attending all of your Invisalign® or braces appointments with Dr. King or Dr. Welch is how you’ll experience beautiful results in the shortest amount of time.

Of course life happens, and unexpected obligations may arise – which could cause you to miss an appointment or two. What would this mean for your treatment progress? Is your new smile in jeopardy?

Here’s what you need to know about missing orthodontist appointments:

What happens if you miss an orthodontist appointment? 

So you have a busy summer ahead, and you realize you may miss an orthodontist visit. Now you’re wondering about the fate of your smile. Would that hurt your progress? 

Fortunately, one missed visit shouldn’t hurt your progress too much, as long as you reschedule the appointment as soon as possible.

In most cases, the further into your treatment process you are, the less likely a missed appointment is to affect your progress. If you’re at the very beginning of your treatment process and your teeth are just beginning to shift, a missed appointment that isn’t rescheduled within a week or so can slow your progress.

At your orthodontist appointments, your orthodontist will perform a check-up evaluation to assess your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your braces or Invisalign treatment plan. If your orthodontist isn’t able to assess your smile as frequently as necessary, this can delay progress and require changes to the initial treatment plan. It’s a good idea to prioritize your visits if you want fast results!

Sometimes, life happens, and you have to reschedule an appointment or two – and that’s okay! We’re happy to work around you. If anything comes up unexpectedly and you won’t be able to make your scheduled appointment, please give our office a call and we’ll reschedule your appointment for a better time.  

If you know that you’ll be traveling or unavailable during a certain week, please let us know and we’ll be sure to schedule around your availability.

How often are orthodontic appointments?

The timing of your orthodontic appointments will depend on your specific case. Appointments may be anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks apart. For patients who have a more severe case or who just began treatment, you may be advised to visit your orthodontist every 4 weeks. 

Patients who have minor cases, or those who are well underway in their treatment process, may be advised to visit their orthodontist every 6 to 10 weeks. 

The frequency of your orthodontic visits is likely to change as you make progress too. Throughout the summer, you can expect anywhere from 1 to 3 orthodontist visits – depending on your personalized treatment plan!

Your visits will be quick, efficient, and enjoyable with our team! 

How often do you get braces tightened?

We offer INBRACE invisible braces, metal self-ligating braces, and clear self-ligating braces! We use advanced self-ligating braces that don’t require rubber bands/elastics, and therefore, don’t need to be tightened.

Traditional braces may require tightening appointments every 4 to 6 weeks, whereas self-ligating braces appointments may be every 10 to 12 weeks! Dr. King or Dr. Welch will advise you on how often to visit us throughout your treatment process.

How often are Invisalign appointments?

The regularity of your Invisalign orthodontist appointments will also depend on your progress and the severity of your case. Invisalign patients generally visit us every 6 weeks or so. 

You’ll receive a few sets of custom-made clear aligners each time you visit us, and you’ll switch each set out for one of your new ones every 2 weeks. 

Two Tips to Speed Up Your Results this Summer

Whether you choose braces or Invisalign, there are ways to help your treatment progress along! 

1. Wear your clear aligners at least 20 to 22 hours, every day.

Wearing your Invisalign aligners for no less than 20 hours a day is essential for achieving the shortest treatment length. Your clear aligners can’t do their job if they’re not in place – so if they collect dust in your Invisalign case, you’re probably looking at a longer treatment process.

2. Maintain good oral hygiene. 

Oral hygiene isn’t just about preventing bad breath and yellow teeth. It’s also about maintaining strong teeth and gums to support your new smile. An article published by the National Library of Medicine states that maintaining great oral health is critical for patients in orthodontic treatment. Negligent oral health can lead to plaque buildup over braces and/or orthodontic appliances, leading to inflammation in the gums and compromised gum health over time. 

Oral health problems, like gum disease, will require immediate attention and will likely prolong your orthodontic treatment. Keep your braces clean, and consider carrying a travel toothbrush and toothpaste to maintain cleanliness throughout the day.

Healthy gums and teeth create healthy, beautiful smiles – in short periods of time! 

Still have questions about your upcoming orthodontist appointments this summer?

If you’re still on the fence about adult braces, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to speak to you about your hesitations.

Ready to begin your journey toward your most confident smile? Get started by requesting your free exam with Dr. King or Dr. Welch, top orthodontists in Jupiter.