DO GERMS REALLY LIVE ON MY TOOTHBRUSH? - Zammitti & Gidaly Orthodontics

The dreaded cold and flu season is here again! After recovering from your cold, one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming re-infected is replacing your toothbrush!

Germs can linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by continuing to use the same toothbrush. Be smart – keep a spare, just in case! To protect your toothbrush from bacteria all year long, consider the following tips:• Wash your hands before and after brushing
• Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen
• Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster
• Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Worn bristles are less effective in properly cleaning your teeth, and can actually be damaging to teeth if used too long!We hope these tips help! Feel free to give us a call or ask us on Facebook if you have any questions!

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Jaz

I want to say I visited a Orthodontist today named Zammitti &Gidaly in DavidsonWelcoming and professionalism.Thank you Dr.Gidaly and Karen for your great smiles that meet us this... morning!!!!Excellence in what they do!!!Rev.Jettonread more

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We had a great visit and consultation. Dr. Gilday helped us understand where we are right now, gave us a timeline for orthodontic needs, and answered all our questions.

Casey V.

Everyone was so nice and explained in great detail what my son needed . It didn't feel like a sales pitch, it was in the best interest of my son and our concerns. Looking forward to them... helping my son be more comfortable and confident.read more

Steph

Lovely facility, amazing staff and outstanding customer service/ expertise. So glad we found this office !

Chamasha T.

The staff was beyond helpful and kind. Dr. G was patient and very knowledgeable. Great experience!

Katie R.

Amazing experience. Everyone is kind and professional at this location. Karen is a true sweetheart. Dr. Gidaly is straightforward & professional. You will not be disappointed!!!

Keana C.

WOW! Just WOW! Absolutely detest dental work due to previous experiences at a dentist's offices being so traumatic & the judgement I feel at the practices I've been a patient at. Not to... mention, the use of what I feel are scare tactics or at least come across that way. Therefore, I was definitely nervous about my initial ortho consultation with Dr. Zammitti...dreading the possibility of hearing all the things that are wrong & ugly about my teeth along with the pressure of having to have everything "fixed". My experience couldn't have been any further from that. I couldn't have asked for a better experience from the moment I walked in & met my treatment coordinator to the moment I left & everything in between. My treatment coordinator respected my "dental anxiety" & couldn't have done her job any better. Dr. Zammitti is hilarious to me, I'm not sure why but I find him very funny....and BRILLIANT! Like super BRILLIANT! He actually sat down at a desk with me to talk!!!! He explained things in normal human language that made sense. He didn't try to boast how intelligent he is or the endless list of credentials by throwing out tons of medical terminology that could be intimidating & cause someone to become overwhelmed. I didn't feel judged or criticized. I felt like his approach was more of "this is what I can do to make your smile perfect" rather than "you need to do this or all these bad things are going to happen". Everything was clear & I felt like I had a choice. My treatment coordinator explained the financials, which also made me feel like I had options. Because of my initial experience,I chose to follow Dr. Zammitti's suggestions toget braces. Dr. Zammitti & the assistant, Nathalie,were both very gentle putting braces on...BUT they also worked quickly which was crucial for me....yet I felt like if I had needed a break at any point,they would have been completely fine with it.l & wouldn't have grown impatient. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this practice!!!! If you want your smile to be as flawlessas possible ....GO HERE!!!read more

Kelly L.

We had a great experience with Dr. Gidaly. He is kind and patient, never forceful in his approach. My daughter was a little nervous about starting orthodontic treatment, but Dr. Gidaly... made her feel completely at ease from the first visit.read more

Matt K.

I can’t stress enough how AMAZING Dr.G and his staff are!! Everyone is literally amazing and so friendly and welcoming. This has been the best experience for me I trust them completely they... are super professional and I honestly couldn’t ask for anyone better to do my ortho treatment! Ms:Karen is sooo wonderful, understanding and super patient! she has helped me so much from the very first time I went there and no matter how many questions or concerns I had she was always happy to help and answer anything for me!! Dr.G is hands down the best so much knowledge and very passionate about what he does, and I’m soo happy to be doing my treatment with him and his team! The ladies are sooooo sooo gentle and they explain everything thoroughly anytime you’re getting anything done, I love talking to them when I come in. It’s always a great time when I have to go to my appointments! I would recommend Dr.G and his staff to anyone no doubt about it at all! This is definitely the place you want to come!! 10 out 10 RECOMMEND!! :)🤗🙂🙂read more

Jen R.

From the moment we shook hands, I was mesmerized lol. On a serious note, it only took me 2 second to fall in love lol. He was very professional and maintained eye contact the entire time.... He was very detail oriented and easy to talk too. He also complimented me on my teeth, which made me blush 😊 lol. See you soon Dr. Mc dreamy 😂.read more

Mel

Dr. Gidaly and all of the staff at Zammitti & Gidaly are great! They are very professional and informative at every visit.

Angie J.

Best Invisalign treatment experience! Best doctors and staff. It was easy to get appointments and staff is very nice. Very convenient location in Harrisburg. I would recommend Invisalign... treatment at this location.read more

Arpita P.

Love them, everyone is super nice and helpful. Office is always immaculate. Would definitely recommend them.

Vantasia H.

My daughter's and I have been using Dr. Gidaly's office in Davidson for orthodontic services since 2020 and are very happy with the service we receive.

Angela T.

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