Get Road Trip Ready!

Are you excited to start seeing more sunshine and warmer temperatures?

As the weather breaks and you and your family start to gear up for summer, start planning those summer vacations and get ready to hit the road!

Did you know there are a lot of places in Michigan that are great for day trips? You can save some money and travel time and still create family memories that will last for years.

 While you’re making plans for the summer, don’t forget about your check-ups at Stieper & Brust Orthodontics! We want to make sure you can enjoy your summer to the fullest, and that means making sure there are no dental mishaps while you’re gone.

Making sure you keep up with your orthodontic appointments is the best way to cut down on braces cost in Ann Arbor. 

Schedule your ortho check-up before hitting the road, and ask us about how to take care of your braces and Invisalign aligners while traveling!

Advice from Dr. Stieper About Braces-Friendly Sweet Treats

Looking for sweet treats you can have while you're undergoing orthodontic treatment?

Dr. Brad Stieper says, "We want everyone to still enjoy things they love, especially with the summer months coming up! You can still enjoy camping and cookouts, just take the corn off the cob first! Cut apples and carrots into pieces and use your back teeth to chew.

When all else fails, try one of my favorite smoothie recipes, no chewing required."

Strawberry Banana Smoothie 

• 2 cups frozen strawberries 
• 1 fresh banana, peeled 
• 1 cup milk 
• 1 cup ice 
• 1 tablespoon honey, if you like it a little sweeter 

Blend all ingredients until smooth and enjoy!

Ask Your Orthodontist about Your Eating Habits 

Still not sure what you should be avoiding when you have braces or Invisalign? The key as with most things is to enjoy in moderation. Eating the wrong thing can cause broken brackets, which can cause unnecessary appointments and an added cost for braces, and nobody wants that! Ask your orthodontist for more suggestions! You might realize you can enjoy more salty, sweet, crunchy foods than you originally thought!

Having Braces Doesn't Mean Giving Up Fun Foods!

Between school, sports practices, extracurricular activities, homework, and hanging out with friends and family, teens tend to have a lot on their plates.

They need healthy (and tasty) meals and snacks to keep them going. When you throw braces into the mix, weekly menus have to change a little bit. But don’t let that discourage you! There are plenty of braces-friendly substitutes for most of teens’ favorite foods.

At Stieper & Brust Orthodontics, we know it can be a little discouraging to have to avoid certain foods while you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment. But don’t worry! There are lots of fun foods you can have with braces on.

Visit our website to learn more!

Make This Year's Spring Break a Stay-cation!

Sticking around the Mitten for spring break this year?

 Are you looking for some fun but educational ways to keep the kids entertained?

There’s tons of fun things to explore in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas for you and the entire family. Plan a day out and check out some great attractions, including:

• The Henry Ford 
• The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum 
• Air Time Trampoline and Game Park 

To see the full list and learn more about some of these attractions, visit our website!

Spending Spring Break at Home? Check Out These Fun Activities!

Are you and your family looking for ways to enjoy spring break at home?

 If traveling isn’t in your plans this year, you can still find fun things to do as a family right here in Ann Arbor! Here’s some suggestions for some fun things to do to enjoy spring break as a family:

• Ann Arbor Hands on Museum: Open 7 days a week, this museum has something for everyone! With 4 floors and 250 exhibits, this museum’s mission is “creating engaging STEaM (science, technology, engineering, and math) experiences for our more than 300,000 annual visitors”. They also have special programming every weekend and evening workshops. 

 To see the full list, check out our website!

Getting Ready to Start Invisalign? Read This First...

Are you or someone in your family getting ready to start wearing invisible aligners?

Do you know what to expect? Are you nervous, or excited? A little bit of both? It’s normal to feel a mix of emotions when beginning new orthodontic treatment.

At Stieper & Brust Orthodontics, we want you to feel comfortable in your new routine. Visit our website to check out our 5 tips to get you on the right track, and keep you there!

Trust Stieper & Brust Orthodontics to Help You Establish a Healthy Routine! 

We now have locations in Chelsea, Dexter, and Saline to better serve you! Expect the same great service you get at our Ann Arbor and Taylor locations. Our team of trusted orthodontists in Ann Arbor are ready to help you! Contact us today to find out more and start the journey to beautiful, straight teeth.

Getting Used to Wearing Invisalign Braces

Are you or a family member nervous about getting used to wearing Invisalign?

Are you excited?

Either way, the first week or so getting used to Invisalign is a big change if you don’t know what to expect. Many orthodontists in Ann Arbor say the best advice for people about to begin wearing clear aligners is to establish a consistent, healthy routine that you can maintain throughout your treatment.

Check out our website to see 5 tips to Get on & Stay on Track with Clear Aligners.

Trust Stieper & Brust Orthodontics to Help You Establish a Healthy Routine!

We now have locations in Chelsea, Dexter, and Saline to better serve you! Expect the same great service you get at our Ann Arbor and Taylor locations. Our team of trusted professionals are ready to help you! Contact us today to find out more and start the journey to beautiful, straight teeth.