--- title: Dental and Orthodontic Care Blog | George White description: The Dental and Orthodontic Care Blog of Dr. Fred Salvatoriello of Hanover, New London and Claremont NH --- [![Fred W. Salvatoriello | New Hampshire Orthodontist](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-1306875926-png/images/FredWSalvatoriello_Logos.png?width=379&height=101&name=FredWSalvatoriello_Logos.png "Fred W. 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But no matter whether the cost for your care is a comfortable fit for your budget, or well outside of it, sooner or later you'll ask the question, "do I have orthodontics insurance?" [Read More](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/154347/Does-dental-insurance-cover-orthodontics) Topics: [orthodontics](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/orthodontics), [insurance](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/insurance), [braces](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/braces) ## [Other options for straightening teeth](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/154374/other-options-for-straightening-teeth) Posted by [George White](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/author/george-white) on 5/24/12 7:16 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-17923227-jpg/images/straightening_teeth_-_are_there_other_options.jpg) ](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/154374/other-options-for-straightening-teeth) Braces are the go-to method for most teeth straightening challenges. Why? Because they work. New methods, materials, and innovations have changed the way that braces look and feel over the years. But no matter what form they take, braces are proven orthodontic technology that dates back almost 200 years. [Read More](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/154374/other-options-for-straightening-teeth) Topics: [braces](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/braces), [adult orthodontics](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/adult-orthodontics), [straight teeth](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/straight-teeth) ## [What is orthodontics? And why it should matter to you.](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/144370/What-is-orthodontics-And-why-it-should-matter-to-you) Posted by [George White](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/author/george-white) on 5/9/12 8:55 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-17923693-jpg/images/what-is-orthodontics.jpg) ](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/144370/What-is-orthodontics-And-why-it-should-matter-to-you) **What's in a name?** [Read More](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/144370/What-is-orthodontics-And-why-it-should-matter-to-you) Topics: [orthodontics](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/orthodontics), [dental health](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/dental-health) ## [5 Reasons for Getting Braces for You or Your Child](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/144344/5-Reasons-for-Getting-Braces-for-You-or-Your-Child) Posted by [George White](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/author/george-white) on 5/9/12 8:55 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-17918806-jpg/images/getting_braces_for_straight_healthy_teeth.jpg) ](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/144344/5-Reasons-for-Getting-Braces-for-You-or-Your-Child) While most people think orthodontic treatment is done mostly for purely cosmetic benefits, there are several reasons why [getting braces for straighter teeth](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/328006/Get-Straight-Teeth-at-Any-Age) might be important to the health and lifestyle of you or your child. [Read More](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/144344/5-Reasons-for-Getting-Braces-for-You-or-Your-Child) Topics: [dental health](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/dental-health), [braces](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/braces), [adult orthodontics](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/adult-orthodontics) [All posts](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/all) ![Dr.Sal_photo_2012](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/Dr.Sal_photo_2012.jpg?width=150&name=Dr.Sal_photo_2012.jpg "Dr.Sal_photo_2012") ### Dr. Sal Says Dr. Salvatoriello brings healthy, beautiful smiles to New Hampshire and Vermont. For nearly 40 years, adults and children have relied on Dr. Sal for compassionate care using the latest techniques. This blog allows us to share Dr. Sal's expertise with everyone, not just his patients. Find out everything you need to know about healthy smiles and how orthodontic treatment can help, then schedule your initial appointment to become one of "Dr. Sals' Pals." 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