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At Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (APDO), we're proud to help patients throughout Scottsdale, Grayhawk, and the greater Phoenix, AZ area achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. We offer a wide range of pediatric dental treatments as well as orthodontic treatments for patients of all ages, and one of our most modern, cutting-edge treatment utilizes SureSmile technology. If you're considering revitalizing your smile through orthodontics and want to know more about what to expect with SureSmile treatment, we're here to help.

Here at APDO, we believe everyone deserves a beautiful smile. That’s why we’re proud to offer a variety of services, including adult orthodontic treatments, to patients of all ages throughout Scottsdale and the surrounding areas. Scottsdale clear braces and Invisalign are similar in the fact that they each offer a less noticeable way to straighten the teeth. Let’s take a look at both options below.

After four years of dental school, pediatric dentists go to an additional 2-3 years of specialized dental training residency that focuses exclusively on caring for kids, teens and individuals with special needs. During this time, they learn about the growth and development of children’s teeth, jaws, and facial structure to ensure that development proceeds normally and to spot any potential problems before they get serious. In addition, they also get extensive experience learning different techniques that help children feel comfortable from the very first visit.

Starting orthodontic treatment is an exciting time and the first step towards a beautiful new smile – but before you begin, you've got some decisions to make. If you decide to pursue treatment with braces not Invisalign, you'll still need to choose between metal braces and clear braces. At Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we strive to be a comprehensive resource for orthodontic treatment in north Phoenix and Scottsdale. If you're trying to choose between metal braces and clear braces, we're here to help.

3D Imaging has become a very popular diagnostic aid in the orthodontic profession.  This technology has allowed us to accurately visualize teeth and their relationship to the surrounding bone. Vi­sualization is only part of the equation: The real benefit is to be able to use these diagnostic aids to help guide treatment.

It probably goes without saying that the food you eat has an effect on your teeth. Growing up, you were most likely warned about the danger of cavities if you ate too many sugary treats or the negative effects that acidity in soft drinks has on tooth enamel — but did you know certain foods can also have a positive impact on your oral health? Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics wants the best for you and your smile, which means making sure you’re eating enough of the foods that help keep your teeth in top-notch health!

At Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we believe in the highest quality orthodontic treatment, with an affordable price for all our patients. Our team of skilled orthodontists wants to provide you and your family with the smiles you’ve always dreamed of, whether they need traditional braces, Invisalign, or adult orthodontics, we can help. It has always been our mission to provide orthodontic care at an accessible price for all, and now it has become even easier. With Ortho-Fi, Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics can offer customized, affordable payment plans like never before. Every family deserves straight, functional smiles; a price tag should never stop you from getting the orthodontic care you need. Call or stop by your Invisalign North Phoenix & Scottsdale orthodontist for more information today!

At Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, our mission is to help our patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. We're proud to do that by offering high-quality pediatric dental and orthodontic care to patients throughout the Scottsdale and North Phoenix areas. We believe patient education is a vital part of maintaining a healthy smile. You probably already know that daily brushing and flossing is vital to a healthy smile, but did you know your diet also plays a critical role in dental health? That includes what you drink. Sugary, acidic drinks are some of the most overlooked causes of dental tooth decay, so we've compiled the 10 best and worst drinks for your teeth!

At Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we're proud to help kids throughout the Scottsdale, Grayhawk, & Shea areas achieve beautiful smiles through quality pediatric dental and orthodontic treatment. While most people know that appliances like braces and Invisalign are vital to achieving a new smile through orthodontic treatment, these actually only represent part of the full treatment process. Retention therapy, the phase that occurs after treatment with braces and Invisalign, is just as important to the health of your smile – and if you're considering orthodontic treatment for yourself or your child, it's important to educate yourself about retention.

Online braces, the newest treatment option available to those seeking a straighter smile, continues to gain popularity as an alternative to traditional orthodontic care. What started out as a few, small programs has exploded into countless new companies offering orthodontic care that you can complete without the need for an office visit, and at a fraction of the cost of what you would get with an orthodontist. Unfortunately, that lower price point and at-home convenience comes at a greater cost to the health of your smile than those programs would have you believe.

We all know that dental decay due to poor oral hygiene can seriously harm the smile – but cavities aren't the only danger to dental health. At Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we strive to be a comprehensive resource in all things related to pediatric dental and orthodontic health. While most of our work focuses on pediatric dental treatments, orthodontics, and preventive care, we also believe education is a powerful tool for oral health – and it's important for parents to understand how diabetes can impact dental health.

Many workplaces claim it, but at APDO, it shines through like sunshine on a cloudy day. Family. That bright, welcoming feeling of acceptance without limitations. Of knowing that there are people who always, always have your back. Of knowing that you have people to share the best times and worst times with, and that the mere sharing of either will make things better.

The dental community has once again chosen the best dentists in the Valley and the doctors at Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (APDO) are at the top of the list for the 15th straight year.

People in Malolo and on other Fijian islands sometimes wait years to be able to receive the dental treatment they need. Last month, Dr. Julie Anfinson volunteered to provide much-needed dental and orthodontic care to the people of Malolo.

As the number of patients requesting pediatric dental and orthodontic services in the Scottsdale area grows, so does Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. The newest professional to join the staff is Dr. Abraham Itty.

We understand that, once you decide to get orthodontic treatment, you will be anxious to show off your new smile as quickly as possible. Our orthodontists are experienced experts at giving you the beautiful, confident smile you are looking for in the least amount of time possible.

Enter our super fun summer photo contest! Take a picture of your favorite orthodontist or pediatric dentist on vacation with you this summer for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!

Despite the many advantages of your APDO Invisalign treatment, you need to take some time to adjust to the new objects in your mouth. Here are some tips to help you through your months of Invisalign treatment and make the process a bit more palatable.

At APDO, we take pride in the fact that all of our orthodontists are board certified – but we realize that for many of our patients, that term is a mystery. Rest assured, though: it's an important qualification, and it gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your child is in good, capable hands.

According to some orthodontic studies, one in four individuals will need some type of orthodontic care during their lifetime. Some of these problems can be easily noticed, but a larger portion are not so easily recognized and require diagnosis by an orthodontist.

Do you ever wonder why it is important to take care of your child’s baby teeth? You may be thinking that these teeth will just eventually fall out. Although baby teeth don’t last as long as permanent teeth, your child’s baby teeth play an important role in their development.

Excessive drooling and crankiness can make teething a challenging time for parents and babies alike. Here’s help easing the pain — for both of you.

Good dental hygiene is important from the moment your child sprouts that first tooth. Babies, toddlers and young children need assistance developing good oral hygiene habits at a young age to ensure their teeth stay cavity free.

Do you or your kiddos get nervous before a dental visit? Here are some tips to help prepare you both for their first dental visit and to help create positive future dental visits.

At APDO, we feel proud and grateful to serve the communities of Scottsdale, Glendale, North Phoenix & Paradise Valley, AZ , which is why we feel that community involvement is so valuable - supporting, sponsoring, and participating in wonderful causes around our community is our way of giving back to the patients we serve.

We're thrilled to announce that we've been named "Best of the Valley" in both the Orthodontist and Pediatric Dentist categories. This means we were voted as the top choice for both of these categories by the Arizona Foothills community.

We're extremely excited to announce our nomination for Best Orthodontist and Best Pediatric Dentist by the Arizona Foothills Magazine! We care very deeply about what we do, so we're incredibly grateful to receive this kind of recognition.

October is here, and that means many of our patients are getting excited for Halloween. But while the fun and festivities of the night are always a treat, there's one thing that's truly scary about this holiday - the dangers it poses to teeth and braces. For this blog, we're going to talk about how you can keep your child's teeth and braces safe this Halloween.

Welcome to Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, where we are happy to be Premier Invisalign providers in the Scottsdale area. Invisalign is a state-of-the-art method for straightening teeth that is virtually invisible.

One of the most common reasons that people seek treatment with an orthodontist is the presence of an overbite. An overbite is most commonly described as a condition where the upper front teeth are significantly forward (or, in front) of the lower front teeth.

At Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, our foremost priority is the proper, healthy dental and orthodontic development of our patients. Nothing makes us happier than seeing a child healthy - from the first incisors to the last molars.

At Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (APDO), we have years of experience making pediatric dental appointments a pleasant experience. We recognize that sometimes children get nervous about visiting the dentist. For this blog, we're going to give you three easy tips to help make every trip to our office tear free and fun for your child!

One of the more common reasons parents of very young children enter our Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry office is to discuss thumb sucking.

At our Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics offices, routine orthodontic examinations on children are often accompanied by questions from parents regarding retainers.