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Even with diligent brushing and flossing, skipping your bi-annual dental appointments can be risky business. Regular check-ups usually only take about an hour and can save you significantly more time and expense. Seeing the dentist every 6 months allows our team to catch small issues before they become big problems. Keep your smile healthy with preventive care.
Why is preventive dental care important?
Preventive dental cleanings, also known as prophylactic cleanings, are the procedures you likely think of when you’re reminded of the dentist. They’re routine cleanings for patients with healthy gums. The American Dental Association recommends two cleanings per year for most patients. This gives our team a chance to remove plaque and tartar build up, so your smile can stay healthy and beautiful for longer.
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Meet Our Team
Amy Weis, DDS
Dr. Amy’s passion for helping babies with feeding challenges began after struggling to breastfeed her own daughter due to a tongue tie. After experiencing first-hand the life-changing effects from having her daughter’s tongue and lip ties released, Dr. Amy refocused her career to help other moms and babies.
Dr. Amy exclusively focuses on tongue tie releases and tethered oral tissues, with an emphasis on infant feeding. She has completed Laser Safety Training with the American Laser Study Club.
Dr. Amy exclusively focuses on tongue tie releases and tethered oral tissues, with an emphasis on infant feeding. She has completed Laser Safety Training with the American Laser Study Club.
Jill Johnston, OTD, OTR/L
Jill is an occupational therapist specializing in infant feeding and development associated with tongue ties. She has specialty training in TummyTime! Method and oral motor therapy to support the frenecotmy process. As a mom of two little ones with ties, she is passionate about helping families find ease and comfort with feeding. She believes that the team approach is an integral part in achieving optimal results and is proud to be a part of the Vibrant Beginnings team!
Kelsey Wendland, MS, CCC SLP
Kelsey is an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist, Myofunctional Therapist and Certified Lactation Counselor with advanced training in oral muscle anatomy, posture, and coordination.
Kelsey founded Little Arbor Speech Therapy to specialize in treating the root causes of breathing, swallowing, sleeping and speech challenges through a myofunctional therapy approach. She strives to create a safe space for patients to learn and grow at their own pace and collaborates with other professionals along the way to get the best possible therapy outcomes.
Kelsey earned her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from South Carolina State University. She spent the first 8 years of her career working in Chicago, IL for the Early Intervention system, servicing children from birth through three years of age. After feeling like she wasn’t getting to the root cause of her patient’s difficulties, Kelsey spent her time seeking out courses to learn about orofacial myofunctional therapy, tethered oral tissues, breathing and sleeping disturbances and feeding challenges. She believes in lifelong learning and enjoys attending conferences and new courses to stay up-to-date on new research and therapy techniques. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active, attending local sporting events, trying new restaurants, and exploring her new home state of North Carolina!
Kelsey founded Little Arbor Speech Therapy to specialize in treating the root causes of breathing, swallowing, sleeping and speech challenges through a myofunctional therapy approach. She strives to create a safe space for patients to learn and grow at their own pace and collaborates with other professionals along the way to get the best possible therapy outcomes.
Kelsey earned her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from South Carolina State University. She spent the first 8 years of her career working in Chicago, IL for the Early Intervention system, servicing children from birth through three years of age. After feeling like she wasn’t getting to the root cause of her patient’s difficulties, Kelsey spent her time seeking out courses to learn about orofacial myofunctional therapy, tethered oral tissues, breathing and sleeping disturbances and feeding challenges. She believes in lifelong learning and enjoys attending conferences and new courses to stay up-to-date on new research and therapy techniques. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active, attending local sporting events, trying new restaurants, and exploring her new home state of North Carolina!
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What to expect at your preventive dental care appointment
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Did you know…
If you don’t floss, you’re leaving plaque on 40% of your tooth surfaces!
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Call today to take advantage of our new patient special. A portion of your visit will go towards Safelight, a local Hendersonville charity. By investing in your own health, you will also be helping your community!