Orthodontist Peoria, AZ Invisalign Braces | Affiliated Orthodontics
Orthodontist Peoria, AZ Invisalign Braces | Affiliated Orthodontics
We have all heard the song, “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth.” As many of us know, there is nothing worse than having lost your baby front teeth and waiting (with a big gap in your smile!) for your adult teeth to come in. However, some people find it is just Read More
This year, Affiliated Orthodontics and their team renew their commitment to make sure our patients wearing braces and Invisalign receive the best quality orthodontic care and customer service available in Peoria and Glendale, AZ. This includes connecting you with the latest chatter from actual orthodontic patients experiencing the different stages of treatment themselves. How are Read More
In our latest efforts to improve the delivery of orthodontic care in our practice, Affiliated Orthodontics recently added Cone Beam 3D technology to our list of leading edge services. What is Conebeam 3D Imaging?: Cone Beam 3D imaging uses digital technology to produce clear, complete views of a patient’s face, teeth, jaw and other details Read More
The 2010 holiday season is upon us. Drs. Davis and Womack and our Affiliated Orthodontics team would like to wish all our patients and their families the merriest of holidays and best wishes for the New Year No matter what your religious beliefs, the holidays are a time for everyone to come together and celebrate Read More
Remember the days when you may have sucked your thumb or finger? Maybe you don’t want to admit it, but it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Most children suck their thumb or fingers at some point in their early life. This happens because babies are born with a natural sucking reflex that can turn into Read More
Senior residents from the Arizona School of Dental and Oral Health visited Affiliated Orthodontics to learn more about the finer points of treating orthodontic patients in a private office setting. Dr. Womack is an Invisalign instructor at the school, in addition to travelling all over the world teaching orthodontists the finer points of Invisalign treatment. This particular Read More
Halloween is a fun time of year for kids of all ages… but can be a “nightmare” for an orthodontic practice if patients are damaging appliances eating the wrong treats. At Affiliated Orthodontics we love Halloween!! However, we also are proactive educating parents and patients of the potential hazards that can occur if orthodontic patients Read More
Well, according to the “Teen Choice Awards 2010,” Taylor Lautner – aka Jason – was awarded the best smile in the world, based on the voters. Watch Taylor’s acceptance speech on YouTube. He gives a nice shout-out to his orthodontist. The Teen Choice Award is positive proof how important a smile really is today. Why Read More
The average American diet is loaded with sugar and a disturbing amount of it is of the processed variety. This does not bode well for our overall health, but of particular concern is the effect large amounts of sugar have on teeth causing tooth decay. Our goal at Affiliated Orthodontics is to create beautiful healthy Read More
There are many ways you protect your teeth during your treatment with Affiliated Orthodontics. You brush your teeth after meals and snacks, floss regularly, and protect your mouth and appliances from being damaged by watching foods you eat and wearing a mouth guard during contact sports . But did you know about fluoride to keep Read More
What actress chose to straighten her teeth with Invisalign before getting married? Any day is a great day to flash a beautiful smile. You don’t have to be a movie star to have your teeth straightened before a special occasion in Peoria, Glendale or Surprise AZ. Everyone wants to look good for their prom, senior Read More
The winner of our Bubble Contest – What are the Drs Saying? is McKenna Cyga. The winning comment was “Ouch you bit me, you need to control your teeth mister” McKenna won four tickets to the “Wet and Wild Waterpark”. This is a great time of year to enjoy the park before you go back to Read More
Adults all over the world are more conscious today about their appearance and your smile is one of the first features people notice. According to an Invisalign survey, 74 % of American women and men believe that an attractive smile is important for getting their dream job, while 84 % fell it is critical for Read More
We found this fun video on the Internet. Couldn’t resist putting it up on our blog for our patients in Peoria, Surpise, Glendale, Scottsdale and Phoenix to enjoy. It is amazing what young people can do today with an imagination, digital technology, and time on their hands. Leave your comments below and tell us what Read More
Missing permanent teeth or premature loss of baby teeth is one reason why the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) and Affiliated Orthodontics recommend an orthodontic consultation for children beginning at age 7. The upper lateral incisors, second premolars and third molars (wisdom teeth) are the teeth most likely to fail to develop or erupt. Heredity Read More
Children are born with a natural sucking reflex that often evolves into a comfort behavior. It is not at all unusual for an infant or child to find a thumb or finger to calm themselves when tired or upset as a coping mechanism. Ultrasound scans have revealed that thumb sucking can start before birth, as Read More
The best essay was submitted by Tammy Cox and awarded to her mom Elizabeth. It was heart warming to read the essay submitted below by Tammy describing her mom. It is a very special relationship. My mother is selfless to the core.. Since grade school she has written love notes and added little prizes to our lunches Read More
There are many different types of toothbrushes to choose from and each brush has a different type of bristle! When buying a toothbrush, everyone here at Affiliated Orthodontics thinks you should know the bristles are your number one priority… then consider color, shape, and all the whistles and bells manufacturers use to lure you to buy their Read More
For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontic treatment. But for Affiliated Orthodontics, the correct function of your bite is far more important. A malocclusion, or bad bite, can cause serious problems over a lifetime if left untreated. Loss of tooth structure, TMJ problems and even bone loss can occur Read More
At Affiliated Orthodontics, our number one concern is our patients. This is why we are joining football great Emmitt Smith, his family, and the American Association of Orthodontics during the month of April to help raise awareness and increase the use of facial protection in youth sports in Peoria, Glendale, Scottsdale, Surprise and the surrounding areas. Read More