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When one thinks of style trends braces are typically NOT the first things that come to mind. Leave it to some of the world’s most well known models to make, an otherwise undesirable beauty treatment, a popular fashion trend since last Spring.

No reason to run to the latest “smile fixers” such as veneers when a classic technique is now chic after models such as Kitty Hayes and Charlie James put some metal in their mouth. Sporting metal braces, they let the whole world see as they are featured on the cover of Women’s Wear Daily and the New York Fashion Week’s catwalks, proving that braces aren’t ugly and are, in fact, quite stylish when put into a new light.Read More

Here at Affiliated Orthodontics in Peoria AZ, we know that orthodontics may seem a bit daunting to understand for many but with the 2015-16 school season closing in, now is the best time to learn what some call the “ABC’s of Orthodontics.” Simply put, “A” is for age, “B” is for braces types, and “C” is cost and choice . Using this approach makes dealing with orthodontics a whole lot easier.Read More

We dug up some interesting information about different types if species and their teeth we thought everyone might enjoy reading on our blog at Affiliated Orthodontics. Thanks for visiting our blog and enjoy the post. Feel free to share it with your friends in Peoria AZ.

Elephants: Did you know their tusks are overgrown incisors used for scooping and digging up food? These giant mammals also grind down their molars. Their molars can weigh up to 10 lbs and measure one foot wide. If they lose their tusks, they can then grow replacements up to six times during their lives.Read More

Orthodontics can help children, teens, and adults of all ages look better throughout their lifetime. Adults today are much more aware than in the past of the importance of creating and maintaining a beautiful smile.

With longer life expectancy, a healthy, beautiful smile is as important at age 70 as it is at age 16. Orthodontists at Affiliated Orthodontics are dental specialists who have the education, experience and expertise to help patients of all ages attain properly aligned teeth and jaws for a lifetime of dental health.

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The ongoing controversy about too much fluoride in our drinking water has finally resulted in the US department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) lowering the recommended level of fluoride in community drinking water. This was announced April 27, 2015 in a news release.Read More

In today’s digital world, you can buy almost anything you want on the Internet. This includes finding the do it yourself information that goes along with it. Everyone wants to save money every way they can. However, some people are learning the hard way that doing it yourself isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, especially when straightening your teeth at home.

Tina Hicks lost her retainers and the space between her two front teeth started to open up again over time. Rather than call her orthodontist to fix the problem, she searched online for “do it yourself orthodontics” that would save her money. As expected, YouTube came to the rescue with thousands of videos on the topic using such easy to find items like dental floss, rubber bands, and paper clips.

The AAO Website has put out a consumer Alert! Read it below.

”The American Association of Orthodontists is urging consumers to beware of Internet videos and websites which encourage people to try and straighten their own teeth. Moving teeth is a medical procedure and needs personal supervision by an orthodontist. Please be wary of any suggestions to move teeth with rubber bands, dental floss, or other objects ordered on the Internet. Moving teeth without a thorough examination of the overall health of the teeth and gums could result in the permanent loss of teeth, which may result in expensive and lifelong dental problems. Orthodontists receive two to three years of specialized education beyond dental school and are specialists in straightening teeth and aligning the bite.”

One of the most dangerous quick fixes is “gap bands” used to close space between teeth that you can easily buy online. Teeth in the front of your mouth are shaped like upside down ice cream cones. As the space closes, the rubber bands work their way up the teeth and actually pulls the teeth out of the bone. This can lead to irreversible damage causing expensive dental procedures to repair the problem and even loss of teeth.

At Affiliated Orthodontics we urge you to think twice before using “do it yourself” orthodontic gimmicks to straighten your teeth. If cost is an issue, we will be happy to work with you on a payment plan to fit your monthly budget. Your first visit is complimentary so you have nothing to lose allowing us to help you determine the best treatment options available to correct your problem.

Our goal is to make orthodontics affordable for everyone looking to improve their smile and overall dental health. Moving teeth affects your dental health over a lifetime. This is forever… you only have one set of teeth so make sure you make the best choice when moving teeth.

Contact our office to answer any questions you have or to schedule a complimentary initial exam.