When Are Two Phases of Treatment Necessary? - Dr. Ron Wilson, DMD

Usually patients in orthodontic treatment already have their permanent teeth – but in some cases we have to start treatment earlier, even before the patient’s permanent teeth come in. We call this “two-phase treatment.”

When we have patients with clear developmental problems at an early age, it’s best to start work when they are young, before the problems get bigger and more difficult to treat. Examples include an upper or lower jaw that is not growing correctly, or a mouth growing in a way that doesn’t leave enough room for all the permanent teeth to come in.

In these cases we will start early and do one round of treatment – phase one – while your child still has “baby teeth.” Phase one usually does not involve braces, but can include a different type of appliance that helps the jaw grow into place properly, such as a retainer. We’ll follow up with phase two usually a few years later, when your child's permanent teeth have come in. Phase two often does involve braces and sometimes headgear.

In order to catch early problems, we recommend that children have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven (and so does the American Association of Orthodontics). However, if your dentist or pediatrician sees any sign that early treatment might be necessary, he or she may recommend your child visit an orthodontist even sooner. For more information about two-phase orthodontics, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Wilson please call 678-971-2461 in Gainesville or 678-866-3295 in Hoschton and visit our web site.

Never Judge a Book By Its Cover - Wilson Orthodontics, Gainesville GA

They say you should never judge a “book” by its cover; but, over the last few months I’ve realized that people seem to do just that without even opening the pages to see what’s inside. Our office, similar to an unopened book, was no exception to that rule! When our office in Gainsville was purchased two years ago by Dr. Wilson, we were in need of a major make-over; and, lucky for us, Dr. Wilson made it one of his first priorities. Realizing that our office may be at the mercy of judgmental onlookers, Dr. Wilson began plans for renovation, and now we are proud to say that our great change is almost complete!

Now that we’ve renovated our practice inside and out, Dr. Wilson wanted to make our practice a place worth visiting (or to stick with my original analogy, “a book worth reading”). He created a fun and rewarding patient incentive program that rewards patients for their cooperation and good hygiene. This program allows patients to earn tokens that they can eventually “cash in” for a spin on the mounted prize wheel in our office. The prize wheel is filled with an array of cool prizes. In addition, we’ve also added a UGA-themed game room to make a visit to the orthodontist feel more like home! Many staff members, patients, parents, friends, family members, and other area doctors have all weighed in with supportive, positive feedback; and, here’s what a few of them have to say about our “new look:”


“WOW, when did you guys do this? The last time I was here the office looked old, and now it’s brand new…I love it!”

“The new look if beautiful, so inviting and relaxing…I love it!”

“The office looks awesome; you needed this change, good job!”

“It’s great being able to watch TV while I’m waiting for my daughter.”

“Love the game room; what a great idea, I’m not going to get my son out of there!”

“I know I’m supposed to keep my teeth clean and stuff, but now it’s more fun ‘cause I might win a Wii System.”

“…what a great atmosphere!”

“What a great idea having the tokens for the patients to earn; my son is so excited to come in with clean teeth and wearing his ‘Got Tin?’ t-shirt so he can save up for a chance to spin the wheel.”


I could go on and on about all of the great things people now have to say about Wilson Orthodontics! At a recent open house Christmas party the positive feedback was off the charts! Everyone loved the new look and applauded all the hard work. Throughout this entire renovation I realized just how important it is that as an orthodontic practice we provide people with not only great smiles, but a welcoming, fun, modern office environment that they can feel comfortable spending time in.

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover; but, that doesn’t mean people won’t still pass judgments. In knowing this, we asked ourselves “why not make the ‘cover’ beautiful so that people will want to see what’s on the inside?” We would like to invite you to take a look around during your next office visit and see for yourself what’s new. Your orthodontic treatment is predictable, but the experience you have with us is one-of-a-kind!

If you’ve had a chance to visit our newly remodeled office please leave a comment and let us know what you think! We’d love to know about your experience.


-Pam Cole, Chairside Assistant
Wilson Orthodontics

Will Wilson Orthodontics Work With My Insurance Provider?

For orthodontics, fortunately insurance is easy to verify for our patients. Unlike general dentistry and medical benefits, "in" or "out" of network does not apply to orthodontic claims. There is usually a lifetime maximum benefit that can easily be verified by calling the 1-800 number on the back of your card. And, if you would like, our friendly staff will be glad to verify your benefits when you come into our office. We accept most all insurance carriers, and we will make every effort to ensure you recieve your maximum benefit.

Renovation of our Gainesville Office!

We are very excited about the renovation of our Gainesville office. This new renovation will bring our office up to date with the latest technology including everything from digital imaging to chair-side electronic charting. As always, we are striving to bring the latest technology into our office so that we may provide superior orthodontic care in a timely manner to our mutual patients. Our office renovation is taking place in stages so that we won’t interrupt our orthodontic care to our patients. We are on track to complete all stages of our renovation by the end of the year.