Dr. Kieser is from Lehigh, FL where she attended school in Immokalee and Lehigh Senior High before graduating from Cypress Lake Center for the Arts. She attended the University of Central Florida before completing her undergraduate education at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She obtained her dental degree from the University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine before completing her orthodontic degreefrom the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center. She has expertise in all aspects of orthodontics including adolescent orthodontics, adult orthodontics, and Invisalign.
Dr. Kieser is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists, Florida Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and the West Coast District Dental Association, and is currently Vice President of the Lee County Dental Society.
Dr. Kieser and her husband Tyson Hass, another Cypress Lake graduate, enjoy spending time with their families and two cats. She also enjoys fishing and playing the oboe. She is happy to be back home in Lehigh and Ft. Myers, providing orthodontic care to the community.
Dr. Widmer, originally from Maryland, obtained her dental and orthodontic degree from the University of Maryland. She has expertise in all aspects of orthodontics including adolescent, teenage, and adult orthodontics.
Dr. Widmer is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists, Florida Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association,West Coast District Dental Association, andLee County Dental Society.
Don't worry, you'll be eating popcorn and snacking on potato chips again in no time! However, before you can start enjoying some of the treats you love, you will need to take special care to avoid any foods that could damage your new appliances.
When you first get your braces, you may notice that your teeth and mouth feel a little tender or sore. This is perfectly normal and we promise your mouth will not be sore forever! To relieve the pain, we recommend dissolving one teaspoon of salt in eight ounces of lukewarm water. Swish and gargle this solution in your mouth for just a couple of minutes (do not swallow the saltwater).
If the pain is more severe and does not go away after rinsing, you can also try taking a pain reliever. It is also not uncommon for your lips, cheeks, and tongue to become irritated for one to two weeks as they toughen and become used to the braces. We would be happy to give you some wax that you can put over the braces to lessen the tenderness. If you need some wax, please let us know.
If your teeth begin feeling a little loose, don't worry; this is normal! Your braces must first loosen your teeth to move them into the right position. Once your teeth have been repositioned, they will no longer be loose.
The wires and bands on your braces may come loose. If this happens, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can check and repair your appliance. If any piece of your appliance comes off, be sure to save it and bring it to the office with you.
You can temporarily fix the loose wire by using the back of a spoon or the eraser end of a pencil to carefully and gently push the wire back into place. If the loose wire is causing irritation to your lips or cheeks, put wax or a wet cotton ball over the broken wire to relieve the pain.
Damaged appliances can increase the length of your treatment process, so be sure to take care of all your appliances. Your teeth and jaw can only move into their correct positions if you consistently wear the rubber bands, headgear, retainer, or other appliances prescribed by your doctor.
Game, Set, Match we have great news for athletes! You can still play sports even while undergoing orthodontic treatment! If you do play sports, it's recommended that you wear a mouthguard to protect your teeth and your appliance. Let your doctor know if you need help finding the right mouthguard for the best protection.
In case of a sports emergency, be sure to immediately check your mouth and appliance for damage. If you notice any loose teeth or appliance damage, please contact our office right away. You can temporarily relieve the discomfort by applying wax or rinsing your mouth with warm saltwater.