Oral Health - Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics

Oral-B Power Toothbrush Buyer’s Guide

Oral-B Toothbrush Comparison You may have noticed that there are more than a few kinds of electric toothbrushes on the market, and navigating all the features and models...

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Decoding Your Invisalign Treatment

Posted in Invisalign, Oral Health.

As the largest and most experienced provider of Invisalign in Hampton Roads, we have a lot of patients in aligners and frequently get questions about which aligners they...

What’s so bad about eating before bed without brushing your teeth?

Posted in Oral Health.

I think it is universally understood you should go to sleep with clean teeth but we don’t always follow the rules (even me). Whether it is finals week, and you are...

How Fluoride Was Discovered

Posted in Oral Health.

I thought I would share a little dental history today. Like many of the medicines we have today, fluoride was stumbled upon by chance. The discovery of fluoride’s...

What Countries Have the Lowest Prevalence of Cavities

Posted in Oral Health.

cavities around the world Although people in the United States are known for sparkling smiles, we don’t always have less cavities than other areas of the world. In...

Foods that May Help Keep Teeth Whiter Longer

Posted in Coffee & Tea Stains, Oral Health, Teeth whitening.

Extrinsic tooth stains develop due to different chromogenic polyphenols from various foods and drinks embedding themselves on the surface of your teeth in the enamel...

At What Age Should My Child First Go to the Dentist?

Posted in Keeping Kids Healthy, Oral Health.

As a new parent, I thought it would be helpful to share with everyone some important dates to help get your children off to the right start with their teeth, particularly...

Why to Avoid Toothpastes with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Posted in Oral Health.

Sodium lauryl sulfate, also known as sodium dodecyl sulfate or SLS, is a common ingredient in toothpaste and as a surfactant. It is basically a type of ‘soap.’ You might...

How Much Toothpaste Should I Use to Brush My Child’s Teeth?

Posted in Keeping Kids Healthy, Oral Health.

We have talked before about how the foundations of great oral health often start even before the first tooth has appeared in the mouth. Moms can help prevent the vertical...

Getting Yourself to Floss Regularly

Posted in Oral Health.

Establishing good habits like flossing is extremely important for oral health. However, flossing doesn’t really have a reputation as being something exciting and...

How to Avoid Gagging at the Dentist

Posted in Oral Health.

For some people, a hyperactive gag reflex can be a real problem at the dentist’s office (or orthodontist – like we are). Although other dental procedures can...

How to Stop Gingivitis in its Tracks

Posted in Oral Health.

Before we can have a conversation about reversing gingivitis, it is extremely important to understand that there is a world of difference between gingivitis and...