June 22nd, 2011
Braces at Hamilton Orthodontics are more fun than ever! With the Brace Painter, parents and children are able to “paint their braces,” and visualize how teeth will look with different colors of bands.
The Brace Painter allows for you to select different colors, and then assign those colors of bands to certain teeth. Now, you can visualize your braces before you even come in for your appointment!
As always, please let Dr. Todd Hamilton know if you have any questions about the Brace Painter, or your orthodontic treatment at Hamilton Orthodontics. Have a great week!
June 15th, 2011
Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work, says Dr. Todd Hamilton. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.
Next we use special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. The best thing about it all? Nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!
We a certified Invisalign provider in Denver. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, please give us a call.
June 7th, 2011
Hamilton Orthodontics, your Denver orthodontist, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within.
Today, Dr. Hamilton and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Denver? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery? Perhaps a favorite getaway in North Carolina?
Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs in Denver, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods” in North Carolina.
If you need to schedule your next appointment, give us a call! Have a great week!
June 2nd, 2011
Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) made an appetizing (and braces-friendly!) spring dish that is sure to delight. Remember, a healthy diet provides essential nutrients and helps you achieve the best possible result from your orthodontic treatment.
Soy Simmered Chicken Wraps
Ingredients:
• 3 boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 large onions, chunked
• Small flour tortillas (pkg. of ten) wheat or white
• (optional: 10-16 oz. of cooked chopped broccoli)
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup water
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 2 Tablespoons peach or apricot jam
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
In a slow cooker, or a large pan on the stove, layer the onions and the chicken breast. Allow at least three hours in the slow cooker on medium, or at least one hour on the stove—the longer the better, but you don’t have to do anything to it while it cooks. Spoon out the chicken onto a cutting board, and with a knife and fork, shred the chicken as finely as you’d like. In a small saucepan, stir all sauce ingredients together over medium heat until the mixture starts bubbling, then let it simmer for five minutes on low heat to thicken. In a serving bowl, stir sauce and onion into chicken; if you’d like, add cooked chopped broccoli. Makes about six to eight servings.
Enjoy this great spring dish and have a great week!
--From Dr. Todd Hamilton and staff
