Ask Dr. Hunter: Do germs really live on toothbrushes?

Fall is upon us, and with it comes the dreaded cold and flu season. After recovering from your cold, Dr. David Hunter will tell you one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush!

Germs can linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by continuing to use the same toothbrush. Be smart - keep a spare, just in case! To protect your toothbrush from bacteria all year long, consider the following tips:

• Wash your hands before and after brushing
• Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen
• Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster
• Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Worn bristles are less effective in properly cleaning your teeth, and can actually be damaging to teeth if used too long!

We hope these tips help! Feel free to call us at Hunter Orthodontics if you have any questions or ask us on Facebook. We hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend!

Hunter Orthodontics, giving thanks

With Thanksgiving almost upon us, it's a great time to ask ourselves what we're thankful for. With our friends and family around us, we celebrate the blessings given to us in the past year. Our staff at Hunter Orthodontics thought we'd ask: What are you thankful for this holiday season? Do you have any Thanksgiving wishes you would like to share?

We would like to wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving. It’s a big food holiday, so be careful what you eat with those braces! If you have any stories or photos to share with us, we’d encourage you to send them along or post them on our Facebook page!

At Hunter Orthodontics, easy and reliable access to your account any day, any time!

At Hunter Orthodontics, we embrace all forms of technology, whether it's through the innovative orthodontic treatments Dr. David Hunter offers, our high-tech web site and social networks, or our modern office conveniently located in Glendale and serving nearby Phoenix and Peoria.

Did you know that patients at Hunter Orthodontics have access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website? You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, from the comfort of your own home! And, because we know folks sometimes forget, you can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

You, too, can sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button at the top of our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started or ask us on Facebook!

Love your smile? Then we invite you to review Hunter Orthodontics on Google!

Happy Monday! Dr. David Hunter and our team believe that orthodontics is more than just straightening teeth; it’s about connecting with our patients on a personal level to create a uniquely personal orthodontic experience. Whether you've visited Hunter Orthodontics for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how Dr. Hunter and our staff are doing! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there.

After all, reviews help Dr. Hunter create more beautiful smiles in Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix and surrounding communities. We look forward to reading your reviews - feel free to write a review here!