The first analog x-ray was produced by the German physicist, Wilhelm Roentgen, in 1895. He made an X-ray of his wife's hand showing her ring as an opaque object. Expanding use of the digital x-ray. X-rays were quickly adopted for medical use and medical x-ray technology has continued to improve. The original analog x-ray techniques [...]
We've said goodbye to the year 2018 and welcomed 365 brand new days—fresh opportunities for growth, success, and happiness. In 2019, don't let anything hold you back from achieving your dreams, especially not your less-than-perfect smile. Hamer & Glassick Orthodontics knows that making the decision to have a healthy smile is a great start to [...]
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 [...]