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6 Friday, May 31, 2013 v Krum News v www.lemonspublications.com v email: krum@lemonspublications.com<strong>Spotlight</strong> on:Habern Orthodontics(Continued from pg. 1)things I think a lot of peoplego through – you feel likeyou’ve been in the city toolong and you want to get backout to a smaller town.”The OU tradition withinthe Habern family is strong,as Dr. Habern and his wifehave one daughter, Lauren,about to graduate in Maywith honors from OU, whiletheir son, Michael, is a sophomorethere.“My heart is definitelywith OU. No doubt. I studiedat the OU College of Dentistryfor four years and loved it. Ilove OU, but it wasn’t a mandatein our family that mykids went there and I didn’tcoerce them, even though itmay seem like it,” Dr. Habernjoked.The changes in orthodonticshave been extensive,he said, making the entireprocess of braces a completelydifferent experience fromthe often-painful, often-longprocess that many adults rememberfrom their youth.Advances in early treatmenthave greatly lessened the needfor teeth to be pulled to makeMKT-1918-Aroom for braces, and if parentsbring their children inearly enough, the entire processcan be completed in amatter of months as opposedto years.“I think a lot of peopleare surprised that kids aregetting braces earlier than inthe past, but orthodontics hascome such a long way,” Dr.Habern said. “When I wasin school, the thought wasthat you had to have all yourpermanent teeth – at say 12 to14 years old – and fix thingsthen. You generally had toextract about four teeth tocreate room to get the teethstraight, which was the startof a usually two-part processof straightening the teeth andfixing the bite.”But in the mid-1980s,advances in orthodonticschanged everything. Althoughalmost all patients have someform of teeth-crowding beforetreatment, there are nowsmall appliances that can beplaced in the patient’s mouthto actually widen the bones,which in turn widens thearch of the mouth and createsroom for permanent teeth.CongratulationsGraduates“The future belongs to thosewho believe in the beauty of their dreams.”Eleanor RooseveltStart your financial future with a solid strategy.May your futures be full of good health, happiness,success and prosperity.Allen Chick, AAMS®Financial Advisor.1640 W Chapman Suite 200Sanger, TX 76266940-458-7866www.edwardjones.comMember SIPC“It’s not like people havetoo many teeth and that someshould be pulled. The problemis that the teeth are justa little too big for the amountof bone you have,” Dr. Habernexplained. “But if youcan make the bone fit, thenmagically you have room forall your teeth. With 90% to95% of patients, you just putthe appliance in and widenthe arches. The nice partabout this is that it works reallyquickly. We can create thatroom in three months, andnow the patient won’t have tohave teeth taken out.”The best time to do this,he said, is when children arebetween the ages of 7-and-ahalfto about 12. By about age12, most of the child’s permanentteeth have appeared, andtreatment changes gears atthat point.“I’ve put expanders inmany kids who are around 8years old. It’s a really cool,really easy process, but youneed to have this done whenthey’re young and still havebaby teeth for this reason –with the expanders, we wantto be able to use the baby teethas anchors to push against sothe bone will change shape.Here’s the thing about babyteeth – they won’t move. Ican barely move one just atiny, tiny bit if I wanted to,while with permanent teeth, Ican move them an inch,” hesaid. “But with baby teeth asanchors, the bone itself willchange shape, and it’s justawesome.”Once the space has beencreated by the expander appliance,after only three monthsor so, the teeth have room tobe straightened. At that point,Dr. Habern puts a few traditionalbraces on the frontteeth to get them aligned, andthose braces are only worn forsix to eight months.“That’s the beauty aboutseeking treatment when yourchild is younger,” Dr. Habernsaid. “Three months of an expanderand maybe six to eightmonths of actual braces andyou’re done. That’s the firstphase of treatment. Hopefullyyou don’t have a secondphase because this first phasehas resolved the issue. Theteeth will be perfectly straightand there will be room forpermanent teeth.”Once this process is complete,patients wear a retainerand come in for follow-upvisits. If a phase two of treatmentis necessary, that costis deducted from the originalprice of treatment, as are follow-upvisits and care.“The only time you’dneed phase two is if the biteisn’t correct. Then we mayneed to put the braces backon, but it’s a lot faster. Yourteeth are already straight andthey have space, permanently,”Dr. Habern explained.“We just use rubber bands tofix the bite, and phase two isa year or less of treatment.We are careful to select ourphase one treatment patientsbecause the last thing wewant is for you to be back inbraces. Most kids are greatcandidates, though. I know Isound like a teeth geek, butthe whole process is actuallyreally, really cool. If youget rid of the crowding early,you’ve fixed it forever.”For children whose permanentteeth have begun toappear, which usually beginsat age 11 or 12, Dr. Habernsaid the process of straighteningteeth through braces is abit longer, but still miles awayfrom the three-plus years ittook decades ago.“For kids age 12 and older,it’s still a relatively quickprocess. When I was in dentalschool, you wore braces forthree to four years. Now I cangenerally get everything donein 18 to 20 months,” he said.“Here’s the thing – I really,really don’t like to take outteeth. I try hard not to, andeven when a child is a bit older,braces will work perfectlywithout me having to removepermanent teeth.”The majority of new patientsseen at Habern Orthodonticsin Sanger are in therange of age 12 to 13, andthey generally are looking atwearing braces for under twoyears, with the one of thebiggest determinants of thequestion of how long beingpatient cooperation.“I’m like any other doctoror dentist who says this– if you do what you’re supposedto do, whether it bewearing the rubber bands orany other instruction – you’llbe in braces for a much shortertime,” Dr. Habern said.“But for any kid who mightbe afraid of braces, don’t be.Pain-wise, it is completelydifferent from the past. Historically,stainless steel wireswere wrapped around heavybands. Patients would almostbe in tears. Now we use nickeltitanium wires, which are reallysoft. Comfort-wise, it’s anamazing advancement. I canhonestly say I’ve never seena patient of mine cry. Thingshave really changed.”About 15% to 20% of Dr.Habern’s patients are adults,some of whom choose traditionalbraces while othersventure to clear braces, bracesworn behind the teeth, ortreatment via Invisalign, asystem that straightens teethvia custom-made trays. Treatmentwith Invisalign is traditionallysix to twelve months.“For adults who havenever had braces before orwho need to fix their bite,Invisalign is a good option,”he said. “It’s never, ever toolate to get braces and get yourteeth fixed.”Inside the office at HabernOrthodontics in Sanger,patient chairs are lined upside-by-side, creating anopen, fun atmosphere. Complimentaryslushies and icecream await patients in thelobby after an appointment,and parents are encouragedto sit with their kids duringtreatment and check-ups.“Most check-ups take 15to 20 minutes,” Dr. Habernsaid. “It takes me 15 minutesto put braces on in the firstplace. We want the parentsto be involved in all of it, aswell as hear the instructionswe give our patients. We tryour best to make it a fun atmospherein here, and to getyou in and out as quickly aswe can while also being completelythorough.”Habern Orthodonticsworks individually with parentsto set up a payment plan,or to also work with them filinginsurance and figuring outco-pays.Initial consultations arefree, and Dr. Habern is adamantthat if he believes a patientdoesn’t need orthodontictreatment, he will tell themso.“Not everybody needsorthodontics. There is no costto see me a first time. Call usand when you come in, we’llexplain everything. If youdon’t need treatment, we’lltell you that. But it’s betterto get things looked at, andbringing your child in earlycan make a difference inthe amount of time neededfor treatment,” he said. “I’mmore than thrilled to have alook at any patient, and I willtell them the absolute truthabout what does or doesn’tneed to be done.”As for the community ofSanger, Dr. Habern says hisfirst year in business here hasbeen nothing but positive.“All the dentists inSanger – John Gage, StacieTest, and John Reed – havebeen awesome. We work wellwith them,” he said. “Sangeris a community that is reallyembracing, but you have toembrace it, too. If you wantto be a part of the community,the community wants youto be here. That’s just how itis, and how it should be. It’sbeen really great workingwith the school district. Thecommunity and people haveall been super, and we’relooking forward to our housebeing finished so we canmove here. I couldn’t ask fora more friendly or fun placeto be. I’m telling you – peoplearen’t that way everywhere.I’m very happy here.”As for his day-to-daywork routine, Dr. Habernfinds great joy in meeting patientsand seeing them evolve,with the culminating momentof joy being the day a patient’sbraces are removed.“I love kids, which isone reason I chose orthodontics.Kids are just the funnestthings in the world,” he said.“When we get to the end oftreatment and see the result,then go back in time and lookat the ‘before’ photo, it’s unbelievable.The before and theafter – the big change – to seethe smiles on their faces. It’sso much fun. The big thing isthat I just love kids and wantto help them. And that’s thebeauty about Sanger – thatthere are good people herewho care about the kids. Theentire community seems torally around the kids. Wecreate an environment in ouroffice that is fun and relaxed,and we’re happy to be a partof it.”Habern Orthodontics is locatedat 1650 W. Chapman Dr.,Suite 100 (FM 455), in Sangerand can be reached at 940-458-0636. For more information,please call or visit their websiteat www.drhabern.com. Dr. Habern’semail address is drhabern@drhabern.com.PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE KRUM BOBCATS!940-591-9663 www.jameswood.comPROUD SUPPORTERS OF THEKRUM BOBCATS AND LADY CATS!L U N C H S P E C I A L S !TUESDAYBeef or $8 .00 WEDNESDAYEnchilada $5 .75Chicken FajitasSpecials #1-141521 East McCart St. Krum 940-482-7007GO BOBCATSAND LADY CATS!Join us forHAPPY HOUR1/2 Price Drinks & Slushes from 2-4 p.m.!PROPANE SALES & SERVICEDIESEL • PROPANEPrompt Delivery Service940-458-3116940-482-3225Good Luck BobcatsAnd Lady Cats.We’re Behind YouAll The Way.Jon Gumfory, General ManagerKrum, Texas940-482-9642
7 Friday, May 31, 2013 v Krum News v www.lemonspublications.com v email: krum@lemonspublications.com<strong>Spotlight</strong> on ...Cycle Center of Denton(Continued from pg. 1)5,500 square feet. The remainingacreage is paved,giving customers plenty ofspace for test rides.The inventory at CycleCenter of Denton is massive,with the showroom filledwith ATVs, utility vehicles,personal watercraft, motorcyclesand accessories,featuring brands such asHonda, Kawasaki, Suzuki,Polaris, and Victory. Oneof the strongest areas ofbusiness for Cycle Centeris its pre-owned inventory,which allows them to offeradditional products suchas Harley-Davidson andYamaha.“We like to call it previously-enjoyedinstead of preowned,”Kenny joked. “Oneof my most important standardsis quality, and I lookfor something that I wouldtake home and ride myselfor take Corinne for a ride on.The quality standard has tobe there. Anything without itdoesn’t get sold to a customer.Being a family-owned andoperated store, Carlos and Iare here every day and wantto make sure our customersare happy with the product.”The pre-owned inventoryranges from items acquiredvia trade-in to bikespurchased from customers,and Kenny is always happyto talk with people aboutpotential trades.“We trade for just aboutanything here,” Kenny said.“That’s one of the uniquethings about us. Being a family-ownedbusiness allowsus to do that. I’ve traded fora Model T pickup, a BMWRoadster, cars, boats, vans,RVs, you name it.”Polaris is one of theirbest-selling brands, with utilityvehicles and ATVs beingthe most sought-after merchandiseat Cycle Center.“The ATVs and UTVsare important for people involvedin hunting and ranching,and we sell to a lot offolks for recreational use aswell,” Kenny said. “There’salso a big need for them forcommercial use, and we’vesold vehicles to UNT and theCity of Denton. There’s sucha wide range of customers forthese products, from businessto personal use.”As for motorcycle sales,the average Cycle Centercustomer age is 46, with themajority male, but the businesshas seen a significantup-tick in female customerspurchasing their first bike.“My mother has beena rider since she was 17years old, and I’ve seen thetransition of women riders,”Kenny said. “Before, theydidn’t really exist. They werealways on the back of a bike,but it’s amazing how manywomen want their own bikenow. It’s definitely an up-andcomingmarket, and it’s greatto see that transition.”The highly-cyclical marketof jetskis is just beginningto take off for 2013 as temperaturesrise, Kenny said,with personal watercraftbeing a family-favorite oftheirs. Corinne first met herfuture husband at Lake Texomaeleven years ago, whereshe tried to throw him off ajetski. They were married in2008.“The market for jetskis isvery weather-related,” Kennysaid. “It’s got to be hot.Corinne and I really enjoythem and get to go out andplay with them on the lakeevery summer. We’re definitelyenthusiasts with jetskisand pretty much everythingelse we have to offer in here.”For those who thinkpricing or financing may beout of reach, Kenny said thatpeople would be surprised bythe abundance of manufacturer’soffers, which include0-percent financing, rebates,and incentives, as well as theease of financing throughlenders.“We definitely want toshow our customers that itcan be financially attainable,”Kenny said. “We offerfinancing here at the store,and have about 15 differentlenders we can go throughto make it affordable. Thereare some great financingoptions right now, and banksare lending money. We reallytry to keep the moneylocal, though, and have beenfinancing more and morepurchases through First StateBank and First United Bank,both in Denton.”For those purchasinga motorcycle, the customerservice doesn’t end after thesale, though, as Cycle Centersponsors a local riding group– the Twisted Riders – whichwas formed over two yearsago and now has over 200members.“There are actually lotsof riding groups here locally,”Kenny said. “For theTwisted Riders group that wesponsor, there’s no membership,no dues, no anything.We meet here at the store andwe ride. We have dinner ridesevery other week and usuallya weekend ride.”Those interested CycleCenter’s riding group can visitwww.thetwistedriders.comto get updates, detailed roadmaps, and more information.“Our number one thingis safety. There are lots ofride groups out there, butsome are not very structuredand safety can really go outthe window,” Kenny said.“You need a detailed planfor a ride, and we have ashort riders meeting beforewe leave to go over routes,hand signals, what to do inan emergency, and determinewho’s leading and who’sfollowing.”Cycler Center offers arider training course, as well,through a local motorcycletraining and education company.“Safety is such a big partof Cycle Center of Denton,”Kenny said. “We really tryto educate our customers inmaking the right decision onwhich bike to purchase, andfor anybody new to riding,we really want them to dothe education course. It’stwo days of coursework – aclassroom portion held inthe conference room hereand then off-site training atthe CH Collins stadium inDenton where they do theriding portion.”Free delivery in the Dentonarea is offered to anyonewho purchases a new bike– a further effort to focus onCycle Center of Denton is located at 521 Acme Street in Denton and can be reached at 940-387-3885. See more information at www.CycleCenterofDenton.com.This view shows a small sample of the massive inventory of motorcycles, ATVs, utility vehicles,personal watercraft, and accessories at Cycle Center of Denton.safety.“We don’t want a firsttimerider purchasing a brandnew bike and riding it home,”Kenny said. “We offer freedelivery and we’ll put it inyour garage for you. Thatway your first ride can beat a beginner’s pace in yourown neighborhood whereyou’re comfortable, not onthe highway. You can learn todo things at your own speedand be safe.”Customers range fromexperienced riders who knowexactly what they want tofirst-time riders, and the customerservice representativesat Cycle Center are happy towork with each client to fitthe purchase exactly to need.“I would say most consumerswant to be educatedand walked through the processof what would work bestfor them,” Kenny said. “Ourcustomer service reps arehere to assist our customerswith their purchase and helpto make sure they’re buyingthe right product and findthem the right machine.That way, when they leaveand we deliver the bike, ourcustomers will be happy andthe bike will suit everythingthey’ve wanted.”Other customers have eitherdone extensive researchor are experienced riders,walking into Cycle Centerknowing exactly what theywant. For both new andexperienced riders, though,the main thing for Kenny andCorinne is that each customerfeels comfortable and notpressured while in the store.“It’s really importantthat we have a down-homefeel and that family atmosphere,”Kenny said, “andI believe we have a lot ofguys and guys who workhere who really care aboutthe customer, whether it bea commercial business orrecreational consumer. Theycare about every person whowalks through our door. Customerservice seems to havegone away almost whereveryou go. We’re here to takecare of you.”Cycle Center servicesall brands, and their servicecenter is one of the largest inDenton County.“It’s our little pride andjoy. It’s important to offerpeople a great service departmentbecause with a motorcycle,it’s kind of like anotherkid,” Kenny said. “Peopletake care of them extremelywell and we want to offerthat service and focus on avery nice service department.Ours isn’t a little dungeonlike some others are. We havehuge windows around it soyou can see your bike beingworked on.”The massive accessoriesportion of Cycle Centeroffers customers practicallyanything they’d need toaccompany a bike or ATVpurchase, and if a customerwants something they don’tcurrently have in stock, CycleCenter can order it for them.“I’d say we have thelargest selection of accessoriesand gear than any otherdealer in the metroplex,”Kenny said. “We really focuson having a lot of inventoryhere, plus the newest andcoolest gadgets that a customerwould want.”The past year has been agreat one for Cycle Center ofDenton, and the owners arethrilled to be growing in whatthey consider the greatesttown ever.“Denton has just beenphenomenal for us,” Kennysaid. “The community issuch a tight-knit community,and they have really supportedus. The Chamber ofCommerce has been fantasticand it’s great watching thetown grow.”As someone who beganZCFNPEFrEE new patient ExamReg. price $165. New patients only.Must present coupon at first visit.May not be combined with other offers.working in retail as a teenager,first hired at age 14 bythe Richardson Bike Mart,Kenny said that continuingthat tradition has been bothfulfilling and fun.“I just love it. I couldn’task for anything better,” hesaid. “Every day I’m aroundsomething I’ve been doingmy whole life, starting withdirt bikes. Every day I getto walk into a toy store, andmost people don’t get to dothat. I love being able to workwith customers and take careof people on a level thatLaughmore often...with a healthy smile from My dentist.Joi McKinney, DDS, & Associates103 Expires 12-30-13. W http://www.MyDentistinc.com Lloyd St. Krum, TX GENERAL 76249DENTISTRYCall for your Appointment!940-482-6628DENTON940-222-6658www.Mydentistinc.comwww.spencersautorepair.comNORTH DENTON 2203 W. 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