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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
From the Nozzle of the Goddess of Knowledge - Week 2: Velcro Dog
If you know me, you know there really is not anything I don’t love. I love toys, food, other furry friends, and all hoomans! The only thing I really don’t love is … being alone. My mom calls me a “Velcro dog.” I really don’t know if this is a gripe or a compliment, but keeping with my
From the Nozzle of the Goddess of Knowledge
Yowza! Yippee-Ki-A! Today is the DAY! It has finally become official that I get to share the news! I get my own blog at Harwell & Cook Orthodontics! My picture is on the website, and they call me the “office dog”, but up until this week, I was just a cute face! Now you will see how SMART