When should you call Hunter Orthodontics?

Our staff at Hunter Orthodontics hope you're off to a wonderful week! Our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call Glendale, Arizona orthodontist Dr. David Hunter for an appointment. Here are some early warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with us:

1. Early or late loss of baby teeth
2. Difficulty of chewing or biting
3. Mouth breathing
4. Finger sucking or other oral habits
5. Crowding, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
6. Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude
7. Speech difficulty
8. Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
9. Protruding teeth
10. Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all
11. Facial imbalance or asymmetry
12. Grinding or clenching of teeth

Do any of these warning signs fit you? If so, please give us a call at (623) 566-4800 as soon as possible! Enjoy the rest of your week! :)

Connect with Hunter Orthodontics on Facebook!

At the orthodontic practice of Dr. David Hunter, we believe that orthodontics is more than just straightening teeth; it’s about connecting with our patients on a personal level to create a uniquely personal orthodontic experience. We also believe in the unique relationships we have developed with our patients in Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix and surrounding communities here in Arizona. Even if you only see Dr. Hunter for your appointment on a regular basis, did you know that you can now connect with us Facebook?

We invite you to “like” us at Facebook.com/HunterOrthodontics. There, we share office news and updates on our Fan Page, so check it out! By Liking our page, you will receive updates from our office automatically in your news feed! In fact, we encourage you to head to our Facebook page and vote for the winner of the "Where in the World" contest that is wrapping up soon!

See you on Facebook and have a great rest of the weekend,

- Dr. Hunter and staff

Ask Dr. Hunter: What the heck are In-Ovation® Braces?

Who needs ugly and uncomfortable ties or elastics that apply pressure and friction on the teeth? With the free-sliding technology of the In-Ovation braces, your mouth is free of pain and discomfort.

Best of all, there’s no need to have your braces tightened! Using light, gentle forces, In-Ovation makes the path to that beautiful smile you’ve always wanted faster and more comfortable than you ever thought possible.

Did you know Dr. David Hunter is a certified In-Ovation provider in Glendale, Peoria and Phoenix? If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, or would like to know more about In-Ovation, please visit our web site or contact Hunter Orthodontics by calling (623) 566-4800! Happy Monday!!

Are you reading this summer?

With summer here for another month, Dr. David Hunter and our staff wanted to take this time to remind all our patients about the importance of reading. With school out and summer settling in, we know it’s easy to keep putting off reading this time of year. But reading during the summer is actually a vital step in brain development and helps ward off the dreaded “summer slide.”

Today, we thought we’d ask: What's on YOUR summer reading list? What are some of your all-time favorite books?

If you're out of ideas for great summer reads, please ask us, and we'll be happy to provide a few good book suggestions. Or, you can check out these summer reading ideas that we came across on Wednesday, thanks to Barnes & Noble.

Happy reading! Be sure to share with us your summer picks or your all-time favorites on our Facebook page!