Connect with Hunter Orthodontics on Facebook!

At the orthodontic practice of Dr. David Hunter, we 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. Even if you only see Dr. Hunter for your appointment on a regular basis, did you know that you can now connect with us Facebook?

We invite you to “like” us at Facebook.com/HunterOrthodontics. There, we share office news and updates on our Fan Page, so check it out! By Liking our page, you will receive updates from our office automatically in your news feed!

See you on Facebook and have a great rest of the weekend!

- Dr. Hunter and staff

Braces tips on the Braces Brigade blog!

At Hunter Orthodontics, we know our patients want to get as much out of their treatment as possible. That includes asking a lot of questions and making sure they take care of both their appliances and oral health.

Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently developed the Braces Brigade blog, where past, present, as well as future orthodontic patients from coast to coast document their (or their child’s) orthodontic journeys.

In the latest installment of the Braces Brigade blog, Mary K. shares a few tips for those getting ready to undergo orthodontic treatment. We strongly encourage you to visit the Braces Brigade blog to read these great and informative blogs—who knows, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two! As always, don’t hesitate to give us a call or ask us on Facebook if you have any questions about the Braces Brigade or your own orthodontic treatment with Dr. Hunter!

Have a great holiday weekend!

February marks National Children’s Dental Health Month!

At Hunter Orthodontics, February is National Children's Dental Health Month, as well as National Dental Health Month, and we thought we’d promote good oral hygiene among our patients with a few tips and tricks, courtesy of the American Dental Association.

• Teeth brushing techniques: It takes only two minutes to properly brush using short, gentle strokes and devoting extra attention to the gumline, areas around fillings and hard-to-reach areas such as the back teeth.

• Flossing: hold the floss snugly between thumbs and index finger and insert it between each of the teeth, making sure to go beneath the gumline and curving the floss around the base of each tooth.

• Snack wisely: choose healthy snacks such as cheese, fruits and vegetables and avoid crunchy, sticky, chewy candies that can stick to the teeth. If you eat these snacks, be sure to brush after doing so.

• Carbonated or sugary drinks: these drinks create acids that can damage the teeth when mixed with saliva, so they should be avoided altogether. If you’re going to drink one of these beverages, don’t sip on it throughout the day. Rather, drink it and then brush your teeth.

• Regular dental visits: in addition to seeing our team at Hunter Orthodontics during your orthodontic treatment, you should visit your dentist for professional check-ups and teeth cleaning appointments about every six months.

National Dental Health Month aims to increase awareness about the importance of our patients' oral health. If you have any questions about keeping your mouth healthy, or about your treatment with Hunter Orthodontics, please feel free to give us a call or ask us on Facebook!

Play our scavenger hunt to win a $25 Coldstone Giftcard!

Our contest is a little different this time.
It’s an online scavenger hunt, three things you’ll need to find.
Follow the clues and through them you will see
All three answers, you’ll need to find for me.

Clue #1: Go to our website, www.hunterortho.com and click on About Orthodontics. Choose Orthodontic Treatments, click to play and tell us how many different types of cases are treated with orthodontics?

Clue #2: From our website click on our Facebook link. Go to our Photos and choose “New and Improved Smiles”. In these photos there is one photo that is not of Dr. Hunter and one of our patients, what is this photo?

Clue #3: Go back to our website and click on our Blog icon. Scroll down to our post on Tuesday December 21st . How often does it recommend for you to see your regular dentist?

(Please submit all your answers to Darcie@hunterortho.com. Include your full name & phone#)

GOOD LUCK!