Orthodontist Peoria, AZ Invisalign Braces | Affiliated Orthodontics
Orthodontist Peoria, AZ Invisalign Braces | Affiliated Orthodontics
125 – Is Extraction of Wisdom Teeth A New Trending Topic On Social Media? Along with Lily Allen, Paris Hilton, and Emile Hirsch, Ariana Grande has become the most recent pop diva to share her personal dental experience on Instagram after removal of wisdom teeth. The caption read, “Peace out, final three wisdom teeth. It’s Read More
Grinding teeth and clenching is a very common problem and it has been found that 70% of people clench or grind their teeth as a result of stress and anxiety. The involuntary or habitual grinding of teeth is knows as “bruxism” and it typically occurs during sleep. Besides stress, bruxism can negatively impact the body Read More
Sports professionals in the limelight are offered the perfect opportunity to give back, especially after overcoming their own adversities or that of a close family member. Peyton Manning, famed football star, overcame a problem of his own after being born with a cleft palate. A cleft palate is a physical deformity of the mouth, when Read More
April 22, 2016 is Earth Day. On this day let’s really do something to help our planet that is our home. The entire Team at Affiliated Orthodontics will be joining the world in acknowledging Earth Day as a way to demonstrate our support for the environment in which we live. In 1970, Earth Day was Read More
Whether you are wearing a retainer during treatment or after your braces or Invisalign is completed at Affiliated Orthodontics, over time… your retainers or aligners can discolor and look gross. You brush and floss daily, so adding cleaning your retainers to your daily routine is just another step to maintaining good oral hygiene habits. Five Read More
St. Patrick’s Day seems to bring out the Irish in everyone whether or not they are even Irish. The day has become a tradition for most of us each and every year. The parades, parties, wearing of the green and yes even green elastics for braces all come together on St. Patty’s Day. Originally the Read More
We all know that discussions about good dietary habits and nutrition take place every day almost everywhere. Families talk about it at home, teachers discuss it in schools and doctors, nurses and registered nutritionists discuss good nutrition with patients. Many people believe that flavor must be sacrificed when eating nutritious foods. This is far from Read More
The National Children’s Dental Health Month campaign in February brings together thousands of dedicated educators, dental professionals, health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their parents, teachers, caregivers and others each and every year. This year the 2016 NCDHM campaign features the slogan “Sugar Wars” on both Read More
Here is a thought! Why not give the gift of a smile to yourself or someone you love this Valentine’s Day? At Affiliated Orthodontics in Peoria AZ we specialize in beautiful smiles and can give you or anyone that smile you have so long deserved. The benefit of a healthy, happy smile is immeasurable. Choosing Read More
May this year of 2016 be… A year of Peace & Prosperity A year of Love & Laughter A year of Glee & Glow A year of Health & Happiness Happy New Year to all our patients and their families at Affiliated Orthodontics. We appreciate the opportunity to create your new smiles in the Read More
It’s the holidays again and at Affiliated Orthodontics we would like to share some simple stocking stuffer ideas to consider for your kids and teens, especially those wearing braces. Instead of candy and sweets that are unhealthy and can bend and break wires and knock off brackets, give something more suitable to make your season Read More
2015 is quickly winding down and we will soon be welcoming the New Year. As a courtesy to all our patients, this is a reminder to review your Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account balances to make sure you don’t lose any of your benefits socked away this year. Give the Gift of a Beautiful Read More
Every patient has their own reasons for deciding to undergo orthodontic treatment. For adolescents and teens, image has always been a key factor in social integration and in today’s beauty conscious society, a beautiful smile is high on their list of priorities. According to NBC TODAY – “Selfie Esteem” give teens a confidence boost and Read More
Halloween is a fun time of year for kids of all ages… but it can be a “nightmare” waiting to happen if patients are damaging appliances when eating the wrong treats. At Affiliated Orthodontics we love Halloween!! However, we feel it is important to educate parents and patients of the potential problems that can occur Read More
October means something a little different to our team at Affiliated Orthodontics because this is National Orthodontic Health Month. During October, orthodontic offices all over the country work together to promote their services and inform the community about the important work we do. Our goal is to draw attention to the fact that everyone needs Read More
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 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” 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 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. Read More
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.