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5 Tips for Keeping Track of Your Retainer
After months of wearing braces or clear aligner trays, you finally have the smile of your dreams from Harwell and Cook Orthodontics! And now that you know what your best smile looks like, you of course want to keep it that way. That is where your retainer comes into play. Dr. Anthony Harwell and Tanner Cook will provide
5 Tips to Step Up Your Home Dental Care
Hello again! Dr. Anthony Harwell and Tanner Cook here with Harwell and Cook Orthodontics and today we’d like to talk to you about cavities and your at-home dental care routine. We all dread finding out we have a cavity. Cavities often make us feel like we haven’t prioritized our oral health. Not only can cavities feel embarrassing, but
Why Straight Teeth Matter
Several patients pursue orthodontic treatment at Harwell & Cook Orthodontics so they can have an aesthetic, straight smile, but straight teeth provide more than just a pretty smile. Your teeth are meant to line-up and fit together, so they can properly do their job. When you have crooked teeth or misaligned jaws, your teeth can’t properly do their
How Orthodontics Have Improved Over the Last 20 Years
When you think about orthodontics, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Our potential patients here at Harwell & Cook Orthodontics in Dalhart, TX, say that they think of Invisalign, but it hasn’t always been the most popular or prominent form of orthodontic treatment. When parents think back, they might remember bulky braces and headgear that
5 Tips for Fresh Breath with Braces
While braces are a fantastic way to build your most confident smile, there are also a few slightly less fantastic aspects of having braces. Hint hint - the main one is a little “stinky”. Any guesses? That’s right, bad breath. Bad breath is caused by bacteria that gets trapped in your mouth, and while it can be something
Invisalign: What’s All the Hype About?
By now, you’ve likely seen ads for Invisalign clear aligners or even have a friend or coworker who has gone through Invisalign treatment. So many of the patients walking through the doors of our Amarillo office for the very first time seem to have a general idea of what Invisalign is, but also have some of the same