Back to school with Dr. Hunter

Now that many of the schools in Glendale and surrounding neighborhoods are back in session, Dr. David Hunter would like to remind all of our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments in advance. With school, clubs, sports and family duties to consider, we know that it can be challenging to find time to visit Hunter Orthodontics this fall. In order to accommodate all of our patients’ busy schedules, it is important that you plan ahead for your appointments so that we are able to provide you with an appointment time that is convenient for you.

As always, please remember to give us advanced notice if you’re unable to make your regularly-scheduled appointment. If we receive enough notice, we might be able to schedule another patient for that time. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions, or if you would like to schedule your fall appointment.

We’ll see you soon and hope summer is winding down nicely for all our patients!

Are you wearing your mouthguard? From Dr. Hunter and team

With fall sports almost here, many patients of ours at Hunter Orthodontics will once again pick up the ball, bring the bat out of seasonal retirement, and lace up their cleats to hit the fields for the return of sports action! During this time, however, Dr. Hunter and our team urge our young athletes to play it safe when out on the field. Here are a few ways to ensure your mouth’s safety this fall, courtesy of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists:

1. Wear mouth guards for contact sports such as football, soccer and lacrosse.
2. Wear a helmet
3. Wear protective eyewear
4. Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
5. Be alert, even as a spectator

We hope that helps. Dr. Hunter will tell you protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of these tips, please contact Hunter Orthodontics. Stay safe!

Tell Dr. Hunter about your summer!

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for our team at Hunter Orthodontics to ask our patients about their summer!

Whether you visited our nation’s capitol, went on a camping trip, visited the state fair or just stayed in town and hung out with friends, we want to know how you’re all spending your summer! Please feel free to share your summer plans and experiences with us below or on our Facebook page as the summer comes to an end soon for a lot of our patients at Hunter Orthodontics!

We look forward to reading all about your adventures! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Smile Week at Hunter Orthodontics

It’s National Smile Week, and a GREAT time to remind our patients at Hunter Orthodontics to practice good oral hygiene to keep those teeth shining during your orthodontic treatment!

Here are a few simple steps you can take to improve your oral health so that you may celebrate National Smile Week for many, many years to come:

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth and braces.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during your orthodontic treatment
* Visit your dentist regularly (every 6 months or as recommended by your dentist)!

And remember to smile at people you come across throughout the week, whether you know them or not. Smiles are contagious, and are a good thing to give and to get. We hope you’re all having a relaxing summer!

- Dr. Hunter and team

Summer fun with Hunter Orthodontics

It’s summer here at Hunter Orthodontics, a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories. Whether you are headed to a barbeque, a camping trip, Diamondbacks game or just having fun in the sun, we want to hear about it! Leave a comment here on our blog or Facebook page and tell us about your summer!

Aaaaaand, don't forget our "Where in the World is Dr. Hunter" contest wraps up on August 12! Now, through the 12th, you may take your photo anywhere and send them to danielle@hunterortho.com, bring the photo to the office or post them on Facebook! Hurry, because we've already had many entrants! Check out our Facebook page for more info!

Happy (and safe) travels!