Join Hershey and Heymann Orthodontics at the Movies!

Patients of Dr. Barbara Hershey and Dr. Gavin Heymann are invited to bring a friend and join us at the movies!

WHEN: August 27th at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Wynnsong Movie Theater off Martin Luther King Parkway in Durham

Each patient must fill out a permission slip to attend. The choices this year are either Spy Kids 4D or Captain America.

If you would like to sign up by email, please send your email to Amber at aallen@hersheyandheymann.com with the patient’s name, emergency contact name and phone number along with guest name and contact number. If you have additional questions, give our office a call.

Tell Hershey and Heymann Orthodontics, what’s on your mind!

Week after week, Dr. Barbara Hershey, Dr. Gavin Heymann, and our orthodontic team blog about important topics pertinent to orthodontic treatment care and your well-being, including innovative orthodontic techniques we offer.

This week, we thought we’d step back and ask you, our wonderful patients and readers: what’s on your mind? What would you like to know about the always-changing field of orthodontics? What would you like us to focus on our blog in the coming months? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask us for a while now? Let us know by posting here or on our interactive Facebook fan page!

So… take it away and we’ll try to answer any questions you may have!

HOW TO: Floss with Braces [Video]

Drs. Barbara Hershey and Gavin Heymann will tell you that keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment, you'll experience better results and could possibly reduce your treatment time.

Here is a very concise video explaining the proper way to floss your teeth with braces. Give Hershey & Heymann Orthodontics a call if you have more questions about flossing. Enjoy!

Is Invisalign® really customized for each patient?

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work, says Drs. Barbara Hershey and Gavin Heymann. 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!

Drs. Hershey and Heymann are premier Invisalign providers in Durham and Chapel Hill, NC. 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.

Stay Cool with a Braces-Friendly Summer Treat!

Summer is here! Kids and adults alike will now be spending more time outside being active and enjoying the hotter temperatures. What’s better on a hot summer day than a delicious treat that will cool you down after doing something active in the summer sun? Luckily, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have just the thing, Watermelon Sorbet! You can find the complete recipe below:

Watermelon Sorbet

Ingredients

• ¾ cup water
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 to 3 cups watermelon, diced, no seeds or rind

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat the water, sugar, and lime juice on medium high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Chill this “syrup” at least 20 minutes. In the meantime, place the watermelon chunks in a food processor or blender and liquefy them. Add the chilled syrup to the watermelon puree and blend. Freeze sorbet in an ice-cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately.

Happy Summer!

-Drs. Hershey, Heymann and team

Summer fun with Hershey & Heymann Orthodontics!

It’s summer here at Hershey & Heymann Orthodontics, a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories. Whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, hitting America’s open roads or just having fun in the backyard, Dr. Hershey, Dr. Heymann and our team want to hear all about it! We also encourage you to post any photos from your adventures to our Facebook wall!

Happy travels!

June is National Smile Month!

According to the American Dental Association, a person's smile outranked eyes, hair and body as the most important physical feature, which is why it's important for our team at Hershey & Heymann Orthodontics to support National Smile Month this June.

Show off your pearly whites by posting your favorite smile photos on the wall of our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing what you share!