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Omega-3s and dental health, from dr. sal zammitti

Recently, our staff at Zammitti Orthodontics came across an article about the dental health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids of marine and plant origin. A recent study from the University of Kentucky reveals that all types of food-borne omega-3 fats (like tuna, walnuts and spinach) cut the numbers of oral disease bacteria by half or more.The study found that “the dental […]

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Zammitti orthodontics, distinguishing the myths and facts about orthodontics

Dr. Zammitti is well-aware that there are quite a few myths about orthodontists circulating around these days. But before you buy into those myths, he thinks you should get the facts! Our team at Zammitti Orthodontics came across a great site that helps set the record straight. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have some excellent

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A few tips to stay healthy this cold season, from dr. sal zammitti

Just when you think spring has almost arrived, you remember it’s still cold and flu season. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, has provided a few tips on how to know if you’ve caught the common cold:* Sneezing * Stuffy or runny nose * Sore throat * Coughing * Watery eyes * Mild

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Zammitti orthodontics, suPPOrting national nutrition month

March has arrived, and that can only mean one thing: it’s National Nutrition Month. Every March, Dr. Sal Zammitti and thousands of dentists and orthodontists celebrate National Nutrition Month. This March, Dr. Zammitti and our team at Zammitti Orthodontics want you to think diabetes, obesity and periodontal disease, and how healthful eating and physical activity may improve periodontal health.Dr. Zammitti

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The advantage of suresmile® at zammitti orthodontics!

We’ve blogged about SureSmile in the past, and today thought we’d share a little more information about this groundbreaking orthodontic treatment.Does the thought of having braces bring you down? The team at Zammitti Orthodontics understand that one of the biggest concerns for orthodontic patients with braces is the length of their treatment. But you’re in luck, because Dr. Sal Zammitti specializes in SureSmile, high-tech

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Talking mouth guards with dr. zammitti

Let’s face it: sports-related injuries are common among children, let alone teens with braces. In a recent survey, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, discovered that 70 percent of parents said their biggest worry is that their child will get hurt while playing sports. That’s why Dr. Zammitti and our team are helping spread the word that many

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The great social media adventure, with zammitti orthodontics

At Zammitti Orthodontics, we love social media and we LOVE communicating with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our Facebook fan page. For social media to work, conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social

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Dr. zammitti wants to know: what do you love about our community?

Zammitti Orthodontics, located in Concord and serving Charlotte and surrounding cities, is situated around some pretty special neighborhoods. Each is unique with its own personality, created by the people and places (and Dr. Zammitti‘s amazing patients) living within.Today, Dr. Zammitti and our team thought we’d ask: What are your favorite things about Concord, Charlotte or surrounding communities? Is

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Ask dr. zammitti: when are two phases of treatment necessary?

Usually patients in orthodontic treatment with Dr. Zammitti already have their permanent teeth – they are pre-teens, teens and adults. But in some cases Dr. Zammitti and team have to start treatment earlier, even before the patient’s permanent teeth come in. Dr. Zammitti calls this the “two-phase treatment.”When we have patients at Zammitti Orthodontics with clear developmental problems at

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Dr. zammitti and team want to know: what are you doing in january?

BRRRR! It may still be a little chilly in Charlotte, but can you believe we’re only a couple of months away from spring? Dr. Zammitti and our team at Zammitti Orthodontics want to know: What are you doing in January? What have you accomplished this year? Are you keeping up with your New Year’s Resolution? Any big mid-winter break plans? Anything

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