Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Emergency Care at Hunt Orthodontics


At Hunt Orthodontics, we know orthodontic emergencies are never convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Hunt and our team are committed to your dental health and are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment to resolve the problem. If you have a orthodontic emergency after regular office hours, please give us a call. If you are calling us after hours, please follow the emergency prompts to learn how you may be able to solve the problem yourself, or, if you cannot, how to contact Dr. Hunt and team.

Common issues include:

*Broken Brace
*Broken Wires
*Tie has come off of a Brace
*Loose Expander
*Poking Wire Tie
*Sharpness Felt on the Tongue Side of a Brace
*Loss of a Separator
*Initial Soreness
*Wire Poking

You might be surprised to learn that you may be able to temporarily solve many problems yourself until you visit our office.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Candy Contest at Hunt Orthodontics


We have a new contest at Hunt Orthodontics! Our Candy Contest begins September 26, 2011 and goes through November 14, 2011.

Simply guess how many pieces of candy and WIN TICKETS to your favorite movie, $10 toward a purchase at the concession stand, and all of the candy in the container. Best of all, anyone can enter!

To enter: visit our Facebook page and post your guess. You can also stop by the office and submit your guess. The exact number, or the closest to the total, wins! Good luck everyone!

-Dr. Hunt and team

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

The Go-To Mom Talks Invisalign

Our team at Hunt Orthodontics found a great video that discusses the advantages of Invisalign. In the video, Kimberley Clayton Blaine, "The Go-To Mom," discusses the Invisalign treatment and her personal experience with Invisalign.

To determine if Invisalign is right for you, schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Hunt. Have a great week!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Now that I have braces, what can I eat?


You just got braces at Hunt Orthodontics and Dr. Donald Hunt has informed you that during your orthodontic treatment you will want to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing?

Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, created a variety of “braces-friendly” recipes that will allow you to enjoy your favorite treats without interfering with your orthodontic care!

Recipes include main dishes, side dishes and even yummy desserts! After all, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps the patient achieve the best possible results from orthodontic treatment.

If you have any questions about the recipes listed or about the foods you should be avoiding during your orthodontic treatment, please give us a call or ask us on Facebook!

Enjoy!