Dr. Zammitti wants to know: Where have you been?

Our team at Zammitti Orthodontics in Charlotte, NC, are always trying to think of fun ways to connect with our patients during the summer months. We recently began the "Where have you been?" summer contest. Have you or your family been traveling this summer? Mail or bring in a postcard, picture, or drawn illustration of where you spent the summer by August 15th, 2010 for a chance to win a backpack full of school supplies!

Entries can be mailed to:
Zammitti Orthodontics
10040 Edison Square Drive
Concord, NC 28027

Happy travels! Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions regarding the contest!

-Zammitti Orthodontics

Cool kids get braces, from Zammitti Orthodontics

Today, brace are “cool” and—many teens would even say—even “fun.” These were among the findings of a 2010 nationwide survey of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as SureSmile and Invisalign, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Different color options and the ability to change colors, for example, provide exciting ways for young patients to customize appearances. That enthusiasm helps them to feel good about their orthodontic treatment with Dr. Zammitti, and may contribute to the success of treatment.

Has your child or teen visited Zammitti Orthodontics for a consultation? If not, please give us a call and let us help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile!

SureSmile® in the New York Times!

At Zammitti Orthodontics, we're always interested in learning about the latest innovative orthodontic technologies. That's why we wanted to share with you, our amazing patients, a very interesting New York Times article that discusses the benefits of 3-D imaging technology. Dr. Zammitti and our office use 3-D imaging technology through the SureSmile® treatment. SureSmile technology is revolutionizing the orthodontics because it orchestrates clearer patient diagnosis, allows doctors to specifically tailor appliances to a patient's individual needs, and it gives the patient the ability to see exactly what their mouth will look like post-treatment. The treatment is estimated to be almost 40% faster than conventional braces. This allows for overall fewer office visits, less discomfort, and higher quality results.

For more information on SureSmile technology, check out our website or give our office a call! Dr. Zammitti is a certified SureSmile provider and would be happy to meet with you to discuss treatment options.

Six books for hip dads, from Zammitti Orthodontics

Hey Dads! Are in search of a great read for this summer? Here at Zammitti Orthodontics, we’ve got some suggestions! Recently, we came across “A Guy’s Summer Book Guide,” which happens to be a pretty cool resource if you’re shopping around for a great summer read! If you’re still not satisfied, check out this complete list of reading ideas from Barnes & Noble. The list includes bestsellers, new releases, classics, as well as books designed for everyone in the family!

Happy reading! Be sure to share with us your summer picks or your all-time favorites on our Facebook page!

-Dr. Zammitti and team

Hi, Moms! Have you signed the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge?

At Zammitti Orthodontics, we care about your beautiful smile, and we want to help protect you from sports injuries that can be detrimental to your pearly whites. The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) has introduced the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge as a way of helping make sure that children are using proper facial protection equipment.

Mouth guards are vital to protecting your teeth from sports related injuries while participating in sports, such as football, soccer, baseball, hockey, and basketball, to name a few. The Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge is a way for mothers nationwide to make a commitment to protecting their child's smile from facial injuries.

In past entries, we’ve discussed the importance of using facial protection when exercising to prevent injury. Today, we at Zammitti Orthodontics we are inviting moms to take action by visiting the Moms for Mouth Guards website and taking the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge.

Have a safe week everyone!

-Your friends at Zammitti Orthodontics

What are patients saying about Zammitti Orthodontics?

On the Mecklenburg and Cabarrus county line. Serving Charlotte, along with surrounding areas of Concord, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and Kannapolis, Zammitti Orthodontics has been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. Sal Zammitti and team!

"I think that all of the staff is absolutely sweet and great. The boys just love coming into the office and seeing everybody. This is a much better experience then what I thought it would be!" ~ Michael D.

"Mandy was excellent the whole time we were in there with both Isaac and Caroline. She really took her time and explained all the details of the procedures that will take place." ~ Isaac M.

"Staff is very friendly. My son really likes coming there." ~ Joshua L.

"The game room, aquarium, children books, magazines, self check-in, friendly staff, award tokens and a great Orthodontist could not be better!" ~ Amber O.

"Cannot improve perfection!!!!" ~ Elizabeth M.

Zammitti Orthodontics, reminding you June is National Smile Month!

We're halfway into June, but it's never too late for us at Charlotte's Zammitti Orthodontics to remind our patients that June is National Smile Month. Today, our team thought, would be an ideal time to remind our patients to practice good oral hygiene between your visits to our office.

Make sure you...

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. This helpful video shows you how to brush with your braces on.
* Floss every day to thoroughly clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during your treatment.
* Visit your dentist regularly (usually every six months apart).

On the Mecklenburg and Cabarrus county line. Serving Charlotte, along with surrounding areas of Concord, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, and Kannapolis – Dr. Sal Zammitti is your orthodontic specialist, offering SureSmile, Invisalign and invisible braces for children, teens and adults.

If you have questions about any of these tips, we encourage you to give us a call at 704.947.9991 at our convenient Concord location!