by Hunt Orthodontics | May 7, 2014 | Uncategorized |
“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” – Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their child’s visits to Hunt Orthodontics. Whether it’s driving their kids...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Apr 30, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Adult patients who seek orthodontic treatment usually fall into one of two camps: those who did not undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or those who had braces at one point but stopped wearing retainers for one reason or another. At Hunt Orthodontics, we are...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Apr 23, 2014 | Uncategorized |
In recent years, many links have been established between orthodontic treatments and whole body health. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, researchers have observed that people with gum disease are more likely to develop heart...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Apr 16, 2014 | Uncategorized |
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Earth Day celebration took place on April 22, 1970, and a surprising 20 million people...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Apr 9, 2014 | Uncategorized |
When it comes to straightening your smile, our team at Hunt Orthodontics knows that having a mouth full of metal braces may not be your idea of fun. Luckily for you, Dr. Hunt can offer a cosmetic alternative: Invisalign! Using a series of clear, comfortable, and...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Apr 2, 2014 | Uncategorized |
The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Mar 26, 2014 | Uncategorized |
If Dr. Hunt and our team at Hunt Orthodontics have recommended a palatal expander, you might be wondering what it is and how it will help you. A palatal expander is a small appliance fitted in your mouth to create a wider space in the upper jaw. It is often used when...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Mar 19, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration. What is rotation oscillation? That’s when the head of the toothbrush...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Mar 12, 2014 | Uncategorized |
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland. The saint arrived in Ireland in 432 and earned the...
by Hunt Orthodontics | Mar 5, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Today, Dr. Hunt and our team thought we would offer a few tips for our patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. For those of you wearing braces, it’s important to be even more dedicated to good oral hygiene than those not currently in treatment....
