When kids and parents think of October, they think of Halloween, bags full of candy, jack o’ lanterns, and pumpkin spice lattes! When Drs. Hamer & Glassick think of October, they think of beautiful smiles! October brings National Orthodontic Health Month, a time to focus on and celebrate great oral care and the work that [...]
When you have braces, brushing your teeth is a new adventure. With all those brackets and wires taking up space in your mouth, you may find yourself wondering how you're ever going to get your teeth clean--and that's assuming that you don't have food stuck in embarrassing spots! By following these steps from Dr. Hamer [...]
If you are playing sports with braces, especially any kind of contact sport, it is very important that you are protecting your mouth. One of the best ways to do this is by wearing a mouthguard. Hamer & Glassick Orthodontics recommends that all student athletes wear a mouthguard to protect their teeth, and especially those [...]
Getting your braces off and finally finishing your orthodontic treatment can be a huge relief. You may be looking forward to showing off your new smile and if you had traditional metal braces, finally getting rid of that hardware. The need to wear orthodontic hardware doesn't end once your teeth have achieve optimal positioning. Dr. [...]
Once you are used to your traditional braces, they become quite comfortable. You make certain to regularly visit your orthodontist for adjustments, wear your elastics as directed, and brush and floss often. However, one scenario which does quickly demand your attention and action is when a braces wire snaps loose or becomes dislodged from the [...]
At Hamer & Glassick Orthodontics in Charlottesville Va, we receive many questions about Invisalign Teen, so we understand that there may be misconceptions about the treatment process. Invisalign Teen is quickly becoming the orthodontic treatment of choice for high school students preferring to avoid the metal of traditional braces. The many reasons teens request Invisalign [...]
The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) make it their mission to educate the public about the benefits of orthodontic treatment. The misconceptions about orthodontists and their role in helping people achieve and maintain good oral health really are unfounded, and we, in conjunction with the AAO, want to address some of them so that our [...]
So the dentist says it's time for your child to get braces, or maybe you've decided to improve your own smile. Either way, investing in orthodontic work is a big decision and a big investment. Orthodontic treatment options have come a long way in recent years. The "metal mouth" that was once the bane of [...]
There are so many orthodontic treatment options available today that you are sure to find a straightening system that is perfect for you. New methods, materials and new technologies make it possible for Hamer & Glassick Orthodontics to provide: *Invisalign - an invisible straightening system *Faster treatment time *Ceramic or clear brackets, which are less [...]
If you feel the need to straighten your teeth, or if you’re the parent of a child whose teeth you want to straighten, you’ve probably heard about Invisalign, and you probably have a lot of questions about this alternative to metal braces. You probably want to know how much it’s going to cost and how [...]