Hoffman Orthodontics

With locations in Leawood and Prairie Village, Hoffman Orthodontics serves the Kansas City area with orthodontic care including braces, teeth straightening, dental appliances, and more. If you are interested in improving your smile then Hoffman Orthodontics is here for you. Hoffman Orthodontics offers outstanding patient care.

Dr. Kurt received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Kansas and graduated from UMKC's Dental School with a DDS degree. After completing a two-year residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, he went into practice with his dad and is also a Clinical Professor at the UMKC School of Dentistry in the Department of Orthodontics.

Tiny rubber bands or small fine wires known as ligatures hold the wire or bracket. You may be able to replace it in position around the bracket, if not, simply remove it. If a wire ligature is sticking out either push it back down or use your wax to "buffer" the area. With braces, we recommend using a floss threader is very helpful to get floss under the archwire.

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 should improve over the next 3-5 days. If the discomfort is too uncomfortable, we recommend Tylenol or Advil (consult your physician or pediatrician). Use more care when brushing your teeth.

I love my daughter's visits to Dr. Hoffman's office. We never wait and the staff always greets us by name as we walk in the door. All of the staff is knowledgeable and very effective in communicating about the treatments. The atmosphere is warm, highly professional, courteous, and fun! We had a great experience with our first daughter so it was a no brainer to come back to Dr. Hoffman and his staff.