Zammitti & Gidaly Orthodontics

Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening your mouth, pain in the jaw or face, or any sort of problem with the jaw joint. TMD can be difficult to diagnose because of […]

This blog is a guest post written by Dr. David Moore, of Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry. When I started Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry, I had a vision for what the practice would be for families in the greater Charlotte area. I knew that the mission had to involve partnerships, building solid patient relationships, and listening to feedback from the

Some people choose bottled water over tap because they think it’s cleaner. Some do it out of convenience: It’s easy to grab a bottle of water to take with you for the day as you run out the door or hop in your car. Whatever the reason, bottled water has been coming in ahead of

Proper oral hygiene techniques are always worthwhile, but they are especially crucial when you’re wearing orthodontic appliances such as braces. When you don’t maintain an effective oral hygiene routine, you can be more susceptible to gum disease as well as tooth decay, cavities, decalcification, discoloration, and/or staining of the teeth. Braces themselves don’t cause these

You can learn just about anything on the Internet these days. You can also order just about anything on the Internet these days. But would you order your braces on the Internet? There’s a new trend involving websites that claim to offer a solution for straightening teeth, without your ever seeing a dentist or orthodontist

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three practices in combination will help you avoid tooth decay and keep bacterial infections at bay. At Zammitti & Gidaly Orthodontics, we’ve noticed that it’s usually

Your feedback is very important to us at Zammitti & Gidaly Orthodontics. We always want to make sure that our practice is meeting its full potential, so whether you’ve visited Dr. Sal Zammitti and Dr. Matthew P. Gidaly once or been a loyal patient throughout the years, we encourage you to share your thoughts about

It’s vital to understand the difference between an orthodontic emergency and minor orthodontic issues. Minor issues can be handled the next day, or at your next scheduled appointment. When a real orthodontic emergency occurs, however, you will need to see a doctor immediately. Emergencies can include injuries to your teeth, jaw, mouth, or face. Whether

Brushing your teeth regularly is one of the most crucial parts of maintaining good oral health, and perhaps the most fundamental, however, there are also other elements involved. Flossing, for instance, is also vital; some experts would say, and Dr. Sal Zammitti and Dr. Matthew P. Gidaly and our team would agree, that it holds

School can present a few issues when it comes to caring for your braces and mouth, since you won’t have the luxury of the time and tools you have at your disposal while you’re at home. But if you head to school prepared, you shouldn’t have any trouble keeping your braces and mouth in great