Posts
- 10 Fun Facts About Orthodontic History That Will Make You Smile
- 10 Orthodontic Terms to Add to Your 2025 Vocab
- 10 Tricks to Keep Sodas from Rotting Your Teeth
- 3 Tricks with Tooth Brushing & Mouthwashes to Help Sensitive Teeth
- 5 Things to Know Before Your Teen Gets Braces
- 7 Signs Your Child May Benefit From Myofunctional Therapy: Oral Habits, Tongue Posture, and Breathing Explained
- A Timeline for Guiding Your Child Toward Dental Health
- Adult Orthodontic Care: Why It’s Never Too Late to Love Your Smile
- Adult Orthodontics: Achieving a Confident Smile at Any Age
- Are Mouthwashes Containing Alcohol Good for Long Term Use?
- Are Oxalic Acids in Foods Bad for Teeth?
- At What Age Should My Child First Go to the Dentist?
- Avoid Soy Milk for Less Tooth Staining from Your Latte
- Avoid the Risks of Mail-Order Aligners with Expert Invisalign Treatment
- Avoiding the ‘chewie’ trap
- Beating Canker Sores with a Food Elimination Diet & Food Diary
- Better Breakfast Choices Mean Fewer Cavities & Stronger Teeth
- Brewing Alternative Teas for Less Teeth Staining
- Buyer’s Guide to Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes
- Can Baking Soda Toothpastes Really Whiten Teeth?
- Can You Use Hydrogen Peroxide Solution to Whiten Teeth?
- Case Study Spotlight: How Andrew Avoided Jaw Surgery with a Second Opinion and Expert Orthodontic Care
- Case Study Spotlight: How Antiya Was Able To Avoid Surgery and Correct Her Smile With Invisalign
- Case Study Spotlight: How Invisalign and Ember Light Therapy Helped Tricia Avoid Surgery and Extractions
- Case Study Spotlight: How Shawn Achieved a Wider, Healthier Smile Without Extractions
- Case Study Spotlight: How to Fix an Open Bite Without Jaw Surgery, Megan’s Invisalign and TADs Success Story
- Change Your Water to Brew Coffee & Tea for Less Stained Teeth
- Changes in Your Diet to Stop Sensitive Teeth
- Choosing a Coffee Creamer for Less Staining
- Clean Retainers & Clear Aligners Better with the Right Ultrasonic Cleaner
- Clever Trick to Increase Fluoride Bioavailability in Your Toothpaste
- Common Orthodontic Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
- Crushing Coffee Stains: Iced Coffee vs Regular Coffee
- Decoding Your Invisalign Treatment
- Decoding Your Invisalign Treatment: A Guide to Understanding and Maximizing Your Orthodontic Care
- DIY Antiseptic Mouthwash for Better Gum Health
- Do Tooth Whitening Gums Really Work at Whitening Teeth?
- Does Rinsing with Water After Sugary Snacks Prevent Cavities?
- Does Tea or Coffee Stain Teeth More?
- Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Affect Orthodontic Treatment?
- Dos and Don’ts of Summer Snacking with Braces
- Dr. Scott Frey’s Ember Light Therapy System: Enhancing Comfort and Efficiency in Orthodontic Treatment
- Drink Iced Tea to Avoid Stained Teeth
- Evaluate Your Oral Hygiene Skills Using a Plaque Scoring Test
- Expanding Our Team in Hampton Roads
- Finding the Right Invisalign provider
- Floss, Brush or Mouthwash First?
- Foods that May Help Keep Teeth Whiter Longer
- ForKids Donation Drive Was A Success
- Getting Yourself to Floss Regularly
- Growing Smiles: How to Set Your Child Up for a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth
- Halloween Candy & Braces: What’s Safe, What’s Scary
- Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics installs interactive photo station at Hampton Roads Soccer Complex
- Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics makes big splash with 757 artist OnieTonie™
- Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics partner with kidpreneur Caroline’s Barkery for good cause
- Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics Unveils OnieTonie™ Mural at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics, Chesapeake United Soccer Club extend community partnership through 2025
- Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics, Coastal Crush Lacrosse join forces
- Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics’ Teachers Wishlist program wrapped up 2021 with gift of $4,000 to local teachers
- HFO CE Radio – Canine Impaction & Orthodontics
- HFO CE Radio – Understanding X-ray Dosimetry
- HFO Virtual Care
- How Fluoride Was Discovered
- How Long Do You Need to Wear Retainers?
- How Much Toothpaste Should I Use to Brush My Child’s Teeth?
- How Oral Habits Can Affect Your Child’s Dental Health
- How Orthodontics Can Improve Your Breathing
- How Probiotics Improve Dental Health
- How the iTero Scanner Helps You Achieve Your Best Smile
- How to Avoid Gagging at the Dentist
- How to Brush Your Teeth Correctly with a Manual Toothbrush
- How to Brush Your Teeth with an Electric Powered Toothbrush
- How to Clean Your Teeth on a Deserted Island
- How to Enjoy Candy with Braces or Invisalign
- How to Handle Orthodontic Emergencies on Vacation
- How to Prevent Stains After Braces: Tips for Keeping Your Smile Bright
- How to Soothe Sensitive Teeth After Whitening
- How to Stop Gingivitis in its Tracks
- How to Test Your Gums for Health & Track Your Periodontal Progress
- How to Treat & Heal Canker Sores Fast
- How to Use a Waterpik Like a Boss
- How to Use the My Invisalign App for better treatment outcomes
- Invisalign Apex Provider: What It Means + Why It Matters for Your Invisalign Journey
- Invisalign Palatal Expansion System – Now Available at Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics
- Invisalign Tips for Tweens and Teens (Plus Advice for Parents)
- Invisalign vs. Knockoff Aligners: Expert Advice from Hampton Roads’ #1 Invisalign Provider
- Is it OK to Share Toothbrushes?
- Is Orthodontic Headgear a Thing of the Past?
- Is Your Mouthwash Staining Your Teeth?
- Know About Post Harvest Processing to Slow Tooth Staining from Coffee
- Making the Case for Mouthwashes
- Maximizing Invisalign Success: Tips for Busy Adults
- More Adults Opting for Dental Implants
- New Locations Announced For Hatcher & Frey Orthodontics
- New referral rewards program lets supporters earn big!
- New Smile Squad program focuses on awareness, education and guidance for parents of children under 10
- New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier, Brighter Smile in 2026
- Oral-B Power Toothbrush Buyer’s Guide
- Orthodontic Tips for Parents: Helping Your Child Build Healthy Habits This School Year
- Orthodontic Treatment Options for Common Dental Issues in Kids
- Orthodontics and Facial Balance: Why Treatment Planning Is About More Than Alignment
- Perfecting Coffee Preparation, Better Brewing Methods to Reduce Tooth Stains
- Places in Your Mouth Where Floss Cannot Clean
- Prevent Cavities by Growing Better Bacteria
- Protect Your Child’s Smile: Preventing Dental Injuries During Sports with Mouth Guards
- Re-Balancing Your Oral pH
- Reduce Teeth Staining from Tea by Adding Milk
- Reduce Tooth Staining by Steeping Tea in Tea Bags or Tea Filter Paper
- Selecting the Right Coffee Roast to Stop Tooth Stains
- September is Gum Care Month: Here’s Why Healthy Gums Are the Foundation of a Great Smile
- Shark Teeth for Shark Week
- Should You Brush Teeth Before or After Eating?
- Sleep Apnea and Your Smile: How Orthodontics Can Support Better Sleep
- Spring Cleaning for Your Smile: 5 Tips to Refresh This Season
- Steeping Times & Brewing Temperatures of Tea for Reduced Teeth Staining
- Teeth Staining from Tea
- The Best Way to Care For & Clean Orthodontic Retainers
- The Difference Between Carbamide & Hydrogen Peroxide Bleaching Gels
- The number one mistake parents make when it comes to seeking orthodontic care for their child
- The pH of At-Home Tooth Whitening Strips and Whitening Pens
- The pH of In-Office Tooth Whitening Products
- The pH of Tray Whitening Gels
- The Powerful Enamel Pellicle
- The Top 3 Ways to Whiten Teeth Sustainably
- Tips for Maintaining Healthy Gums During Your Aligner Journey
- Tips for Traveling with Braces or Aligners
- TMJ Awareness Month: What Jaw Pain Can Tell You About Your Smile
- Toothpaste Abrasiveness & Low Abrasive Toothpastes
- Top 3 Mouthwashes for Daily Use
- Top 5 Reasons to Get Orthodontic Treatment as an Adult
- Treating Malocclusions: Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces with Bands
- Types of Coffee Beans Tailored for Less Staining
- Understanding the Roles of Orthodontists and Dentists
- What are the Pros & Cons of Using a Powered Toothbrush?
- What Causes Mouth Ulcers?
- What Causes Teeth to Grow Into the Mouth?
- What Countries Have the Lowest Prevalence of Cavities
- What Is a Reverse Smile Arc? Causes, Symptoms, and How to Fix a Reverse Smile Arc
- What is Dentin Hypersensitivity?
- What is Smile Express and How Does it Work?
- What is Sustainable Tooth Whitening?
- What is the Best Kind of Dental Floss?
- What is the Best Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth?
- What is the Best Toothpaste for Your Teeth?
- What is the Ideal Mouthwash?
- What Makes Some Mouthwashes Burn?
- What Probiotic Yogurts are Best for Dental Health?
- What to Expect on Your First Day with Braces
- What’s so bad about eating before bed without brushing your teeth?
- Where Cavity Causing Bacteria Come From
- Which Soda is Least Damaging to Your Teeth?
- Which Type of Tea Stains Teeth the Most
- Whitening vs Bleaching Your Teeth & Crest Whitestrips
- Whiter Teeth with Teeth Whitening Mouthwashes
- Why a Straight Smile Matters: 5 Health Benefits Beyond Aesthetics
- Why Do We Have Baby Teeth?
- Why Invisalign is the Perfect Option for Athletes
- Why is Soda Bad for Your Teeth
- Why to Avoid Toothpastes with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Why Whitening Toothpastes are Unhealthy for Your Teeth
- Winter Mouth Sensitivity: Why It Happens and How to Relieve It
- Xylitol Gum a Guide for New Moms & Everyone Else
- Xylitol Mints as an Effective Alternative to Xylitol Gum
- Your First Week with Braces: What to Expect and How to Thrive
- Your Guide to Hatcher & Frey’s Smile Squad Program