Blogs

Avoiding Bad Habits That Can Damage Your Teeth

Avoiding Bad Habits That Can Damage Your Teeth

For more than 30 years, Williams & Hamman Orthodontics has been creating beautiful smiles for patients of all ages throughout Southaven and the surrounding communities. We’ve seen hundreds of children, teens, and adults in braces and clear aligners and we love providing helpful advice to our patients. One of the most important pieces of wisdom […]

Recognizing and Treating Your Child’s Orthodontic Issues

Recognizing and Treating Your Child’s Orthodontic Issues

Here at Williams & Hamman Orthodontics, we hear from many Southaven parents who have questions about orthodontic treatment for their children. Some want to know if they should be seeing an orthodontist as often as they would a dentist, while others want to know how to tell if their child needs treatment. There are many […]

Your Guide To Adult Orthodontic Treatment

Your Guide To Adult Orthodontic Treatment

When most people think of orthodontic treatment, they immediately picture a teenager wearing metal braces. This stereotype has been very persistent, however, it isn’t completely true. While we do see many teen patients here at Williams & Hamman Orthodontics, the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment is growing every single day! Today, about 1 in […]

Everything You Need To Know About Retainers

Everything You Need To Know About Retainers

So you’ve gotten your braces off or finished your last round of Invisalign… First of all, congrats! Orthodontic treatment is a worthwhile investment that will improve your oral health and help you find a beautiful smile. However, it’s important to note that your treatment journey isn’t quite over yet—you’ve got some work to do to […]

Brush Up on the Basics of Orthodontic Care

Brush Up on the Basics of Orthodontic Care

We’ve been proud to see our community come together (figuratively) to get through the past year and all the changes it brought. From mask mandates to social distancing, we’ve been through a lot, and it’s great to finally see some return to normalcy! With the end of quarantine in sight, we thought we could all […]

Trust Your Family’s Smiles To An Experienced Orthodontist

Trust Your Family’s Smiles To An Experienced Orthodontist

At Williams & Hamman Orthodontics, we know you want the best for your family. That likely includes healthy teeth and a confident smile! If you’ve considered an orthodontic evaluation for you or your child, you may be wondering about the differences between your general dentist and an experienced orthodontist. There are a few key reasons […]

Don’t Put It Off: Why Early Treatment Matters

Don’t Put It Off: Why Early Treatment Matters

When you think of a child’s smile, what comes to mind? Missing teeth? A crooked grin? “Buck” teeth? Over the years, pop culture has capitalized on the cuteness of a child’s changing smile, but some of these issues can harm their oral health. Misalignment of the teeth and jaw and other malocclusions can impact the […]

Stay Safe and Healthy with Invisalign During COVID-19

Stay Safe and Healthy with Invisalign During COVID-19

With all of the changes brought about by COVID-19 in the past year, we’ve had to make some adjustments to our daily lives. However, if you’ve been considering improving your health with orthodontic treatment, you can stay safe and healthy with Invisalign during COVID-19! At Williams & Hamman Orthodontics, we’ve seen a huge increase in […]

Phase 1 Vs. Phase 2

Phase 1 Vs. Phase 2

Here at Williams & Hamman Orthodontics, we strive to provide parents in Southaven with reliable, expert information on what a long-term plan for their child might look like. One major question parents often have what the differences are between Phase 1 vs. Phase 2 treatment.  If you’ve been trying to determine if your child may […]

The Truth About Clear Aligners

The Truth About Clear Aligners

Traditional braces are an incredible orthodontic tool, with a long history of successfully correcting a wide range of orthodontic issues. Over the years, they’ve gone through a bit of a makeover, and today’s braces are more comfortable and effective than ever. Even with these improvements, however, some patients are still hesitant about using braces to […]