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If you’re looking for news about orthodontics or helpful resources to help you care for your smile with Invisalign or braces, you’ve found the perfect place! Welcome to the Wilson & Hendrickson Orthodontics blog.

Helpful Orthodontic Resources From Our Award-Winning Orthodontists

At Wilson & Hendrickson Orthodontics, we understand that patients have many questions about the treatment process. We’re here to help, whether you’re a current patient or considering orthodontic treatment for you or your children in Topeka, KS, and surrounding areas.

Our orthodontists are happy to provide general oral health advice and orthodontic tips to help you on the path to a beautiful smile.

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Is It Common for Your Orthodontic Treatment Plan to Change?

You’re about halfway through your child’s braces treatment when the orthodontist pulls you aside and tells you he’s going to change a few things. He’s previously given you the full plan, but now he’s going to be adding a few things like rubber bands or power chains. Why is the treatment plan changing, and is this normal? At Wilson &…
WH Orthodontics
September 29, 2026
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How Do Orthodontics Get Approved for Completion?

The first question new braces patients and their parents want to know is "When do the braces come off?" That's a difficult question to answer because it varies by patient. Your teeth may look straight well before treatment ends. The last phase of your treatment is often bite realignment, and that doesn't look as dramatic as crooked teeth straightening out.…
WH Orthodontics
August 28, 2026
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How Orthodontists Monitor Your Progress During Treatment

Though we try to limit in-office visits to the minimum, we do need to have them to track your progress throughout your treatment with braces or Invisalign. But we know you have a life to live, and you don’t want it interrupted by too many visits to your orthodontist. Still, we do need to see you once in a while…
WH Orthodontics
July 29, 2026

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At Wilson & Hendrickson Orthodontics, we truly believe that everyone deserves a smile they’re proud to show off. That’s why we’re proud to provide high-quality orthodontic care to patients throughout the Topeka, KS, area. We strive to offer personalized service to our patients, designing personalized treatments that perfectly suit our patients’ unique needs and lifestyles.

We’re eager to work with you to find an orthodontic treatment that suits your needs. Get started with an in-office or virtual consultation today!

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