Zammitti & Gidaly Orthodontics

When patients ask Dr. Sal Zammitti and Dr. Matthew P. Gidaly about who benefits from Invisalign clear aligners, the simple answer is this: almost everyone. Unlike conventional braces, they are removable, which makes eating and cleaning your teeth much easier. They are molded to fit each patient’s mouth and are practically invisible. Because aligners apply […]

Halloween is a time to enjoy delicious candies you might avoid the rest of the year. Youngsters who get to dress up and ask for sweet treats out trick-or-treating cherish this holiday. If you have braces on, Dr. Sal Zammitti and Dr. Matthew P. Gidaly would like you still to have fun and celebrate Halloween

Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But should you go ahead with home kits or a professional whitening? The answer might be yes, but not quite yet! Toothpaste The easiest way to

Nowadays, many adults are taking advantage of getting straighter teeth with braces. Dr. Sal Zammitti and Dr. Matthew P. Gidaly and our team love to help patients create the dazzling, confident smile they’ve always wanted. Our adult patients usually fall into two categories: some had braces in the past but didn’t wear their retainers, while

Contrary to popular belief, orthodontic treatment is not just for older children and teens who have alignment and spacing issues. At our Concorde, NC office, orthodontic treatment offers many benefits for children at a young age. Dr. Sal Zammitti and Dr. Matthew P. Gidaly can identify your child’s alignment issues early, and provide treatment as

If this is your child’s first holiday season with braces, here are some tips on how to help children get the most enjoyment from these celebrations without compromising their braces or leaving them feeling left out of the festivities. Halloween When you think dental health, “Halloween” is not usually the first thing that comes to

Our pets are a valued part of the family, but dogs and cats are not regularly known for their minty-fresh breath. Did you know that bad breath can be a sign of a more serious dental problem for your furry companion? If you live with a pet or two, you’ll want to brush up on

Orthodontic treatment should begin earlier than most parents are apt to assume. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment should start at around seven years of age. Dr. Sal Zammitti and Dr. Matthew P. Gidaly can evaluate your child’s existing and incoming teeth early on to determine whether treatment might be necessary or

We know that being a teen is hard, and we know that adding braces to the mix can often elicit a less-than-enthusiastic response. Luckily, teens can now have straighter teeth without the hassle, discomfort, and embarrassment of metal braces! Dr. Sal Zammitti and Dr. Matthew P. Gidaly proudly offer Invisalign Teen clear aligners to our

At Zammitti & Gidaly Orthodontics, we prefer our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Part of that process includes flossing, which Dr. Sal Zammitti and Dr. Matthew P. Gidaly will tell you, is the process of cleaning between the teeth to remove food and debris from the areas that are hard to