Your child is growing up and has reached an important time in their life - the time to give them a beautiful smile. As you research the options available on how to best straighten your child's teeth, you may begin to consider your own. Does your smile need a tweak? Do you have issues with [...]
It is finally time to visit the orthodontist! Are you ready to consult with a specialist who will perfect your beautiful smile? Maybe you are a bit nervous for your first visit, but truly orthodontic treatment is a privilege. In addition to a beautiful new smile, you will also get a functional bite and an [...]
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 [...]