Orthodontic appliances play a foundational role in treatment. They guide jaw development, create space for permanent teeth, correct bite relationships, and support results already in progress. At Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics, every selection is based on your anatomy, treatment stage, and long-term goals.
Our Mt. Vernon patients receive specialist-level care from board-certified orthodontists who understand how each piece of your treatment plan works together. Every recommendation is intentional and grounded in clinical precision, from your first appointment through your final results.
Each option serves a distinct purpose and is chosen based on what your plan requires.
Every piece is chosen and fitted around your individual anatomy. Using digital scanning or precise physical impressions, our specialists ensure an accurate fit that supports tooth movement, jaw development, or bite correction consistently throughout treatment.
No two patients need the same approach. Some benefit from functional appliances that guide jaw growth during key developmental stages. Others need space maintainers, palate expanders, or habit appliances to address specific concerns. Our specialists match the tool to your clinical needs and timeline, so your plan stays personal to you.
We evaluate every choice for its effect on jaw alignment, airway function, and bite balance over time, not tooth position alone. At Wigal & Kluemper, your long-term oral health and facial structure guide the decision.
Mt. Vernon patients trust Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics because every recommendation reflects specialist training, advanced technology, and care built around you.
Dr. Wigal and Dr. Kluemper are board-certified orthodontists with advanced clinical training in diagnosis and treatment planning. A credentialed specialist selects and monitors your care from start to finish, so your treatment progresses as planned.
Accurate fitting starts with a precise understanding of your anatomy. Our 3D digital imaging lets our team evaluate tooth position, jaw structure, and bite relationships in detail, so recommendations are accurate from your first appointment.
Quality care should be within reach for every Mt. Vernon family. We offer flexible payment plans and financing designed to make expert care accessible at every stage of treatment.
Our practice brings together two board-certified specialists committed to precise, individualized care and long-term oral health.
Dr. Timothy G. Wigal is a board-certified orthodontist dedicated to enhancing your natural facial aesthetics. He designs personalized treatment plans that consider airway development, facial balance, and long-term structural support.
Dr. Alex Kluemper is a board-certified specialist with extensive training in craniofacial growth. He uses research-driven techniques to provide comprehensive care focused on long-term functional balance.
Our practice is conveniently located to serve patients throughout Mt. Vernon and the surrounding Knox County area. Use the interactive map below to find our office and get directions.
Specialist-led treatment shouldn’t be out of reach. At Wigal & Kluemper, we offer flexible financing options and payment plans designed to fit your budget. Every Mt. Vernon patient and family can move forward with the care they need, at a pace that works for them.
In-network with most major plans.
Low monthly payment options.
Have questions about orthodontic appliances? Here are answers to what Mt. Vernon patients ask most before and during treatment.
Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics offers custom solutions as part of comprehensive treatment planning. The two most commonly used are Hyrax Expanders, which gradually widen a narrow upper jaw to create space for proper alignment and improved airway function, and retainers, which stabilize tooth position after active treatment ends. The right option for each patient is determined during a specialist evaluation.
A Hyrax Expander is a fixed device that attaches to the back teeth and gradually widens the palate over time. It’s typically recommended for patients with a narrow upper jaw that’s contributing to crowding, bite misalignment, or restricted airway health. Creating that space early helps establish a healthier foundation for long-term facial balance and functional stability.
A retainer holds your teeth in their corrected positions once active treatment ends. It’s fabricated from a precise impression of your mouth and often reinforced with thin metal wires for structural integrity. Without consistent wear, teeth can gradually shift back toward their original positions, which is why retainers play such a key role in protecting your results.
Yes. Every solution provided at Wigal & Kluemper Orthodontics is custom-fabricated based on your individual anatomy, designed to fit precisely and function effectively within your overall treatment plan, ensuring comfort and clinical accuracy throughout the process.
