The Go-To Mom Talks Invisalign

Our team at Hodgkins 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. Dudley Hodgkins. We hope you're having a great week!

Info Surf Contest at Hodgkins Orthodontics

We are excited to announce our Info Surf Contest at Hodgkins Orthodontics! The contest will begin on September 23rd, the first day of Autumn.

How to Play: Go to our website and find the answers to all 10 questions (listed below). Email your answers to janie@10grin.com. Everyone with the correct answers will be entered in a drawing for a grand prize :)

Prize: One Free Teeth Cleaning for the winner and their immediate family, plus one adult and one child Sonicare toothbrush!

Questions:

1. Where was Dr. Hodgkins raised?
2. What are Dr. Hodgkins' hobbies?
3. What is Bea's favorite football team?
4. What does Deborah love to do?
5. When did Janie join Hodgkins Orthodontics?
6. What was Kathy's job prior to working for Hodgkins Orthodontics?
7. What sport does Pam play as often as she can?
8. What is Susie's dog's name?
9. What is Tina's most secret desire?
10. Which employee was a former patient of Hodgkins Orthodontics?

Good luck everyone!

A few helpful webisodes about orthodontics

Dr. Dudley Hodgkins and his team at Hodgkins Orthodontics would like to point you to a few interesting webisodes about orthodontics, located on the YouTube page of the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO.

There, they tend to post some very pertinent videos about orthodontic treatment, as well as state-of-the-art technology in orthodontia. These include "Orthodontic Treatment Basics," "Common Bite Problems Seen in Children" and "Does My Child Need Braces?"

We think you may find these webisodes interesting, as well as enlightening. If you have any questions about the videos, or your treatment here at Hodgkins Orthodontics, please give us a call.

Breaking bad habits

At Hodgkins Orthodontics, we know good dental health requires only a few minutes a day. We thought we’d provide some practical advice on how to improve your or your child’s smile between your adjustment visits with Dr. Dudley Hodgkins.

Start by brushing your teeth twice a day. Proper brushing techniques are an essential part of maintaining good oral health during your orthodontic treatment, as well as preventing gum disease. More care and time are needed to adequately brush your teeth when you are wearing braces. Brushing daily helps remove decay-causing plaque from tooth surfaces. Please consult Dr. Hodgkins if you would like us to review brushing techniques with you or your child. The use of a mechanical toothbrush such as a Sonicare or Oral B can aid in removing plaque around braces. Flossing daily will also prevent plaque to build up between the teeth and prevent stains between your teeth. Research has shown the bacteria of gum disease has been linked to coronary artery disease, stroke, diabetes and memory loss. Lastly, we encourage you to throw away old toothbrushes and replace them every 2 or 3 months, or after an illness.

We hope this helps! If you have any further questions about any of these tips, please contact Hodgkins Orthodontics or ask your general dentist during your next scheduled visit! Or, ask us on Facebook!

Emergency Care at Hodgkins Orthodontics

At Hodgkins Orthodontics, we know orthodontic emergencies are never convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Dudley Hodgkins 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. Hodgkins 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.