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Happy Monday! Dr. David Hunter and our team 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. Whether you've visited Hunter Orthodontics for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how Dr. Hunter and our staff are doing! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there.

After all, reviews help Dr. Hunter create more beautiful smiles in Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix and surrounding communities. We look forward to reading your reviews - feel free to write a review here!

What causes crooked teeth?

There are several reasons why some people's teeth grow in crooked, overlapping, or twisted. Some people's mouths are too small for their teeth, which crowds the teeth and causes them to shift. In other cases, a person's upper and lower jaws aren't the same size or are malformed. Most often, crooked teeth are inherited traits just as the color of your eyes or hair. Other causes of crooked teeth are early loss of baby or adult teeth, undue pressure on the teeth and gums, misalignment of jaw after facial injury, or common oral health problems in children such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, or prolonged use of a bottle or pacifier.
Having crooked teeth isn’t just a cosmetic issue; it can lead to serious health problems as well. Crooked teeth can:
• interfere with proper chewing
• make keeping teeth clean more of a challenge, increasing the risk of tooth decay, cavities, and gingivitis
• strain the teeth, jaws, and muscles, increasing the risk of breaking a tooth
There are several orthodontic procedures that can help correct crooked teeth, and at Hunter Orthodontics we have many services that we can customize to meet your needs, including traditional metal braces, clear braces, and Invisalign®. We want you to be proud to show off your smile!

Valentine’s Day and your teeth, from Hunter Orthodontics

Valentine’s Day was yesterday, and there is a lot of candy making the rounds this week. It’s once again time to remind all our patients to be extra careful when choosing those candies and treats!
All those sweet, sour and sticky candies may taste great, but these treats are known to damage teeth, as well as braces if you’re wearing them!

Did you know sour candies can be acidic to your teeth, and actually wear down the enamel that protects them? This can cause tooth decay and cavities! Sour and fruity candy, such as Starburst and Skittles, are the worst for your teeth since these candies have a low pH value, which is known to ruin enamel.

We recommend softer treats, such as soft chocolate or peanut butter cups, or melt-in-your-mouth foods. Those who indulge should make sure they brush and floss between teeth, as well as at the gum line.

All of us at Hunter Orthodontics hope you had a great Valentine’s Day!

At Hunter Orthodontics, February marks National Children’s Dental Health Month!

At Hunter Orthodontics, February is National Children's Dental Health Month, as well as National Dental Health Month, and we thought we’d promote good oral hygiene among our patients with a few tips and tricks, courtesy of the American Dental Association.

• Teeth brushing techniques: It takes only two minutes to properly brush using short, gentle strokes and devoting extra attention to the gumline, areas around fillings and hard-to-reach areas such as the back teeth.

• Flossing: hold the floss snugly between thumbs and index finger and insert it between each of the teeth, making sure to go beneath the gumline and curving the floss around the base of each tooth.

• Snack wisely: choose healthy snacks such as cheese, fruits and vegetables and avoid crunchy, sticky, chewy candies that can stick to the teeth. If you eat these snacks, be sure to brush after doing so.

• Carbonated or sugary drinks: these drinks create acids that can damage the teeth when mixed with saliva, so they should be avoided altogether. If you’re going to drink one of these beverages, don’t sip on it throughout the day. Rather, drink it and then brush your teeth.

• Regular dental visits: in addition to seeing our team at Hunter Orthodontics during your orthodontic treatment, you should visit your dentist for professional check-ups and teeth cleaning appointments about every six months.

National Dental Health Month aims to increase awareness about the importance of our patients' oral health. If you have any questions about keeping your mouth healthy, or about your treatment with Hunter Orthodontics, please feel free to give us a call or ask us on Facebook!

An important announcement from Dr. Hunter

On behalf of Dr. David and Susan Hunter and their family, the staff of Hunter Orthodontics would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all of the supportive words, phone calls, e-mails, and your thoughts and prayers for the loss of their son, Jason.

There have been some changes to service information since yesterday’s e-mail for those who would like to pay your respects.

Visitation will be held this evening from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Surprise Funeral Care
(16063 W. Bell Road). 623-546-8002

Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11:00am LDS Peoria North Stake Center, 22034 N. 83rd Ave, Peoria (83rd Ave. & Deer Valley Rd.) A visitation will also be held prior to the funeral service in the Relief Society Room from 9-10:30am.

If you would like to express your condolences in memory of Jason Hunter, please go to the website below. Arrangements are under the direction of Surprise Funeral Care, Surprise, Arizona www.surprisefuneralcare.com

Donations can be made to the Jason Hunter Memorial Fund at Sunrise Bank of AZ
17235 N. 75th Ave., Suite B-100, Glendale, AZ 85308. Proceeds will go to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.

Thank you.