--- title: Why You Need a Local Orthodontist When You Have Braces in College description: Considering switching to a local orthodontist for your braces in college? Use this information to help you make the right decision for your orthodontia needs. image: https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-585732697-jpg/images/braces_in_college.jpg --- [![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. Salvatoriello | New Hampshire Orthodontist")](https://www.800saysmile.com) **CALL US AT: 800-729-7645** **LOCATE US AT:** **[HANOVER](https://info.800saysmile.com/family-orthodontics-hanover), [CLAREMONT](https://info.800saysmile.com/orthodontic-specialists-claremont), [NEW LONDON](https://info.800saysmile.com/orthodontist-office-new-london)** [![facebook](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/hub/150140/file-1272169984.png)](https://www.facebook.com/800SaySmile) [![twitter](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/hub/150140/file-1272169989.png)](https://twitter.com/800SaySmileDMD) [![yelp](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/hub/150140/file-1359158906.png)](http://www.yelp.com/biz/fred-w-salvatoriello-dmd-hanover) [![google+](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/hub/150140/file-1272169994.png)](https://plus.google.com/104302461440649989799?prsrc=3) ≡ # Dr. Sal Says - Everything you need to know about getting braces ## [Why You Need a Local Orthodontist When You Have Braces in College](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/339362/Why-You-Need-a-Local-Orthodontist-When-You-Have-Braces-in-College) Posted by [Dr. Sal](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/author/dr-sal) on 4/22/14 8:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![braces in college](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-585732697-jpg/images/braces_in_college.jpg?width=300&height=110&name=braces_in_college.jpg)Most patients love their orthodontist. You made the choice to find an orthodontist and pursue a beautiful smile, so you likely chose someone that you get along well with. If you are a student and you are wearing braces in college, you likely want to keep seeing the same orthodontist. However, you should really consider finding a local orthodontist to help you with the care and maintenance of your braces. This is even more important if you choose to attend a college or university that is more than an hour or two away from your hometown. Here are a few considerations you should keep in mind when you wear braces in college and are trying to decide whether to choose a local orthodontist.  **Routine Care and Maintenance for Braces in College**  When you wear braces, you usually have a maintenance appointment about every six weeks. During this appointment, your orthodontist will check and make sure all hardware is still properly attached, as well as ensure that nothing is broken. You will also likely have your braces tightened to help them bring your teeth closer into alignment. If you have special issues, these appointments may be more frequent. If you are attending college courses far away from your hometown, it's not feasible to go home every time you need to see the orthodontist. Having appointments with a local orthodontist will save you time and money.  **Emergencies with Your Braces in College**  If you have emergencies with your braces, such as broken or loose hardware, you most likely will not be able to go home to your hometown orthodontist for help. This is especially true if the emergency happens in the evening or on a weekend and you have to get to class or work on your regular schedule. You won't be able to take a couple of days off to go home to the orthodontist. Having a relationship with a local orthodontist will allow you to get treatment for an emergency in a timely manner so it doesn't become worse and blossom into a major problem. This will save you time, money, stress and a lot of pain.   If you are wearing braces in college, you need the services of a local orthodontist to ensure that your treatment goes according to schedule and you don't have any issues along the way. It can be difficult to choose a local orthodontist, especially if you are new to the area and don't have any friends or family that can give you recommendations. However, if you go to school in New Hampshire or Vermont, you don't have to worry about your oral health; [our offices](https://www.800saysmile.com/orthodontic-practice-new-hampshire/) are here to help.  The practice has convenient hours so you can fit an appointment into your busy schedule. We also offer [several payment options](https://www.800saysmile.com/good-financial-arrangements/) and accepts many [dental insurance plans](https://www.800saysmile.com/orthodontic-billing-info/) so you can afford to continue your treatment. Call today and schedule your first appointment, so you can have a patient and gentle orthodontist help you care for your braces while you pursue your education and plan for your future. [![Requesting an Appointment? Click Here to Get Started](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/150140/2dfc5c77-7628-49a6-81ad-38c2cd53eba8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/150140/2dfc5c77-7628-49a6-81ad-38c2cd53eba8)   Topics: [braces](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/braces), [adult orthodontics](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/adult-orthodontics) ![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." [![Requesting an Appointment? Click Here to Get Started](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/150140/2dfc5c77-7628-49a6-81ad-38c2cd53eba8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/150140/2dfc5c77-7628-49a6-81ad-38c2cd53eba8) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [braces (21)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/braces) - [orthodontics (17)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/orthodontics) - [frequently asked questions (11)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/frequently-asked-questions) - [adult orthodontics (10)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/adult-orthodontics) - [cost of orthodontics (7)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/cost-of-orthodontics) - [dental health (5)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/dental-health) - [early/interceptive treatment (5)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/early-interceptive-treatment) - [insurance (4)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/insurance) - [pediatric orthodontics (4)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/pediatric-orthodontics) - [crooked teeth (3)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/crooked-teeth) - [healthy smile (3)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/healthy-smile) - [straight teeth (3)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/straight-teeth) - [CareCredit (1)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/carecredit) - [Reviews (1)](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/reviews) [see all](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/339362/Why-You-Need-a-Local-Orthodontist-When-You-Have-Braces-in-College#) [![super-patient-award.jpg](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-1204193854-jpg/images/super-patient-award.jpg?width=210&name=super-patient-award.jpg "super-patient-award.jpg")](https://info.800saysmile.com/super-patient-award) ## Reach our offices at #### [HANOVER](https://info.800saysmile.com/family-orthodontics-hanover) 3 Summer St. Hanover, NH 03755 Phone: (603) 643-2170 #### [CLAREMONT](https://info.800saysmile.com/orthodontic-specialists-claremont) 246 Broad St. Claremont, NH 03743 Phone: (603) 543-0066 #### [NEW LONDON](https://info.800saysmile.com/orthodontist-office-new-london) 188 Main St. New London, NH 03257 Phone: (603) 526-4060 [![LEAVE A REVIEW](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/150140/b8787d89-cee7-4403-9d41-946e177b41b6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/150140/b8787d89-cee7-4403-9d41-946e177b41b6) Ready to schedule an appointment? Call our office today: Family Orthodontic Specialists (800-729-7645) Copyright © 2014 Dr. Fred W. Salvatoriello, DMD, P.A. All rights reserved.