• Should I use a water pick during my treatment?
    the doctor and our team at Dr. Hattar Dental know that for some of our patients wearing braces, it can be difficult to weave through those wires and brackets as Read more
  • Play Sports? Use Mouthguards.
    the doctor and our team recommend always wearing a protective mouthguard to participate in most physical sports. We especially encourage this if you have braces that can potentially cut your Read more
  • Why choose an orthodontic specialist over a general dentist?
    Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays — clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces — but who is best suited to guide them through orthodontic Read more
  • Keeping It Clean—Better for Your Retainer, Better for Your Oral Health!
    Now that you’ve graduated from your braces or aligners, you might think you’re finished with orthodontic cleaning tips. Not quite yet! Your retainer needs love, too—not just because it can Read more
  • Plaque Attack? Let’s Fight Back!
    Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around braces. Plaque is one of the major Read more
  • The Best Treats in the House
    You waited for this movie all year. You got your tickets early, and you’ve got the best seats in the theater. Whether you paid to see the latest action flick Read more
  • Braces-Friendly School Lunches
    If your pre-teen or teenager is home for the summer, it’s easy to provide braces-friendly lunch options. The school lunchroom, though, presents another challenge altogether. What menu selections are most Read more
  • Happy Fourth of July!
    Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more
  • New Ligatures? Some Things to Consider When You Choose Your Hues
    Colorful elastic ligatures (the official name for those tiny bands around your brackets) are often replaced when you come in to have your braces adjusted. Which is great! Now you Read more
  • Spot Check
    After all your hard work, and months of orthodontic treatment, the big day is finally here—your braces are coming off! What you want to see: beautiful, straight teeth perfectly aligned Read more
  • Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
    Your dashboard lights up when your car needs an oil change. Your family smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace Read more
  • Going on vacation? Remember these simple tips!
    If you are wearing braces and are planning a vacation, our team at Dr. Hattar Dental would suggest that you be prepared. We put together a list of items that Read more
  • Dangers of DIY Orthodontics on the Internet
    All over the Internet you'll find videos and articles showing how you can close the gap between teeth or space them out. There is a plethora of DIY orthodontic techniques Read more
  • Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
    Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more
  • The Effects of Biting Your Nails
    Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more
  • Orthodontics and Whole Body Health
    In recent years, many links have been established between orthodontic treatments and whole body health. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, researchers have observed that people Read more

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Dr. Hattar Dental

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-7:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

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