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How to Prepare for Braces
At Harwell & Cook Orthodontics in Amarillo, TX, we know that even though most people have braces or clear aligners at some point in their life, getting braces can still be nerve-wracking. If you are feeling nervous, remember, it’s totally normal to be nervous! Once you get your braces, you will never have the same smile again. This
5 Habits That can be Harmful to Your Teeth
Hello, Dr. Anthony Harwell and Tanner Cook here with Harwell and Cook Orthodontics in Amarillo, TX. As your orthodontists, we want to teach you how to properly care for your teeth during and after your orthodontic treatment, so you can have the best smile possible! Investing in the treatment process is a big commitment and we don’t want
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