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Are Your Food Choices As Healthy As You Think In Peoria and Glendale AZ?

Sugar in Foods TodayThe 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 smiles that last a lifetime. It would be a shame if all that time devoted to straightening teeth goes to waste because of a sweet tooth that destroys strong healthy teeth.

In order to fight the common sugar addiction, keeping track of the foods you eat every day would be enlightening. You may be surprised at how many foods commonly considered “healthy” are dangerously loaded with sugar. Here are examples of 7 foods to avoid, as well as some suggestions to keep your sweet tooth happy and all your teeth well to preserve your beautiful smile.Read More

During Orthodontic treatment in Peoria AZ is Fluoride Friend or Foe?

Poor Brushing during Orthodontic treatmentThere 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 your teeth sparkling and healthy during orthodontic treatment to protect against tooth decay and white marks around your braces during treatment?

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What actress used Invisalign before her wedding?

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 pictures, graduation, applying for a job or like Kathryn Heigl… getting married. Read More

Congratulations Bubble Contest Winner

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 school.  Make sure you wear your sunscreen… McKenna.

Thanks to everyone that contributed your comments.  What do you think about our online contests? let us know…  We would love to hear from you.

What do Orthodontic Patients in Peoria and Surprise AZ do when they are bored?

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 you think about this creative group of young videographers.