--- title: Dental and Orthodontic Care Blog | dental health description: dental health | 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. 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 ## [Heed the Warning Signs of Misalignment of the Jaws and Teeth](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/331056/Heed-the-Warning-Signs-of-Misalignment-of-the-Jaws-and-Teeth) Posted by [Dr. Sal](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/author/dr-sal) on 1/6/14 9:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-441604395-jpg/images/anxiety.jpg) ](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/331056/Heed-the-Warning-Signs-of-Misalignment-of-the-Jaws-and-Teeth) ### The clues that you may require orthodontic treatment are often more than enamel deep. Diagnosing misalignment of the jaws and teeth isn’t always as easy as looking in the mirror. [Read More](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/331056/Heed-the-Warning-Signs-of-Misalignment-of-the-Jaws-and-Teeth) Topics: [orthodontics](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/orthodontics), [dental health](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/dental-health) ## [Dental Care for Braces Requires Discipline and Dedication](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/327912/Dental-Care-for-Braces-Requires-Discipline-and-Dedication) Posted by [Dr. Sal](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/author/dr-sal) on 12/16/13 10:47 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-406779010-jpg/images/orthodontic_patient_brushing_teeth.jpg) ](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/327912/Dental-Care-for-Braces-Requires-Discipline-and-Dedication) **The time your children spend wearing braces – and the time you spend paying for them – has everything to do with follow-through.** [Read More](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/327912/Dental-Care-for-Braces-Requires-Discipline-and-Dedication) Topics: [pediatric orthodontics](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/pediatric-orthodontics), [dental health](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/dental-health), [braces](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/braces) ## [How To Solve Your Crooked Teeth Problems With Orthodontics](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/291202/How-To-Solve-Your-Crooked-Teeth-Problems-With-Orthodontics) Posted by [Dr. Sal](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/author/dr-sal) on 5/15/13 12:29 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.800saysmile.com/hs-fs/file-40395499-jpg/images/file5571281797660-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/291202/How-To-Solve-Your-Crooked-Teeth-Problems-With-Orthodontics) Certain traits are inherited from generation to generation.  Have you noticed that dad has crowded teeth and mom has an overbite?  Most likely you or your children have crooked teeth because traits like tooth size and jaw size have been passed down through the parents DNA. [Read More](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/bid/291202/How-To-Solve-Your-Crooked-Teeth-Problems-With-Orthodontics) Topics: [orthodontics](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/orthodontics), [crooked teeth](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/crooked-teeth), [dental health](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/dental-health), [early/interceptive treatment](https://www.800saysmile.com/blog/topic/early-interceptive-treatment) ## [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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