by Hunt Orthodontics | Aug 30, 2012 | Orthodontics |
Orthodontic treatments are used to correct malocclusion, a condition more commonly known as a bad bite. The length of treatment time varies depending on the severity of the bite problem. What is a “bad bite”? A bad bite occurs when spacing or alignment...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Jul 10, 2012 | Orthodontics |
Keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces! Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Jun 26, 2012 | Oral Health, Orthodontics |
Summer is here! Kids and adults alike will now be spending more time outside being active and enjoying the hotter temperatures. What’s better on a hot summer day than a delicious treat that will cool you down after doing something active in the summer sun? Luckily,...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Jun 18, 2012 | Oral Health, Orthodontics |
True orthodontic emergencies are very rare, but when they do occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Jun 11, 2012 | About Our Office, Oral Health, Orthodontics |
The number one goal of orthodontic treatment is to give you or your child a good bite, meaning straight teeth that work well with the teeth in the opposite jaw. A good bite makes it easier for you to eat, chew and speak. It can enhance your dental health and your...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Jun 7, 2012 | Oral Health, Orthodontics |
In honor of June Dairy Month, our team would like to thank all of our hard working families in the Dairy Industry. In fact, dairy is important to your overall health! A 2008 study from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) found that regular consumption of...