Tuesday, November 27, 2012

What's Happening This Holiday Season at Aspen Orthodontics!

Help a family in need this holiday season! Stop by our office and choose an item off of our Angel Tree. Bring your gift to our office by December 15th. 
You will receive 5 Aspen Smile Bucks for every donation you make! Thank you!


Our canned food drive is still underway, and we have already receive multiple donations!
We will continue to receive donations until December 15th.


Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Canned Food Drive

We are now receiving canned food donations at our office. Last year was a huge success; let's do it again!
Thank you!

Candy Buy Back

Another reminder to attend our 5th Annual Candy Buy Back located at Impressions Dental!
It will be a lot of fun- we hope to see you there!!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Candy Buy Back

We are doing it again! This event is always so much fun for our staff and for the community. Please join us for an evening of fun, patriotism and prizes! Bring your bags of candy, get paid for it, and feel good that you are helping someone else. Also... there will be a few special visitors: The Chandler Canine Unit, Chandler Fire Fighters giving tours of their fire truck, a balloon guy, and a hot rod! Invite your family and friends to join, you do not want to miss this event!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Brace Friendly Muffins


You can still eat delicious and healthy food with braces! Here is a recipe for some delicious Peach Oatmeal Muffins. Try them this weekend for a yummy fall treat.

Peach Oatmeal muffins
makes 12 muffins
Ingredients:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
For the topping:
  • 2 medium peaches
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Method:
Pre-heat the oven to 500 degrees
For the topping:
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, add the sugar and grated ginger and cook until the sugar is dissolved.  Add the peaches to the pan and cook until they start to release their juices.  Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the batter.
For the muffins:
Place the cup of oats in the milk and let soak for at least 15 minutes (you can soak them the night before if you want to make them first thing in the morning).  Mix together the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder.  Add the eggs, vanilla and oil to the milk and oat mixture then pour the wet ingredients into dry ingredients.  Mix just until combined, don’t overmix or you will have tough muffins.
Fill cups of a lightly greased muffin tin two-thirds to three-quarters full.  Top the muffins with 2 slices of peaches and spoon any remaining juices over the top.  Place muffins in the oven and immediately drop the temperature to 400 degrees.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until muffins are golden brown and firm to the touch.

Recipe, with photos, taken from here

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Friday, June 1, 2012

Patient Appreciation Night--Pool Party! Join Us!



Join us for a night of swimming, free food, music, games & fun! We are hosting our Patient Appreciation Night @ Basha Pool (Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center) on Saturday, June 16th from 6:30-9:00pm.  This event is open to your family, friends, and neighbors! We will have a live DJ, Cotton Candy, Snow cones, and an exciting Raffle! R.S.V.P 480-895-2100.  

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012


5 Home Remedies
for Sensitive Teeth
Tooth sensitivity is common in many of our patients, and can usually be
identified by pain or discomfort when consuming foods or beverages that are hot,
cold, sweet, or sour. Sensitivity can be felt when brushing or flossing, and can
also be experienced after routine dental procedures such as the placement of a
filling or crown, tooth restoration, or even teeth cleaning. Such sensitivity is
usually temporary; if it does not cease after four to six weeks please consult
us.Tooth sensitivity is often due to the breakdown of tooth enamel or a
receding gum line, which can occur from:
Teeth grinding
Tooth Decay
Gum disease
Vigorous brushing
Cracked or chipped teeth
In most instances, tooth sensitivity is treatable. Here are a few remedies
you can take advantage of at home:
Try a desensitizing toothpaste which contains chemicals
that block sensations like hot and cold from reaching the nerves in your teeth.
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush that will be gentler on both
your teeth and gums.
Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice every day and
flossing once daily.
Switch to a fluoride mouthwash.
When possible, avoid acidic foods such as tea, tomatoes,
and citrus fruits.
Depending on the cause and severity of your sensitivity, you may benefit from
professional treatment. If you suffer from sensitive teeth, please be sure to
contact us. We can set up an appointment to discuss your unique situation and
determine the best way to address the problem.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Invisalign

Trust a Preferred Provider
Considering braces? Consider Invisalign, the nearly invisible way to achieve your best smile which has been used by more than one million patients. We are an Invisalign Preferred Provider, which means you can rely on our skills and experience to provide you – and your teeth – with the best possible results.
How Invisalign Straightens Your Teeth
The Invisalign system uses a set of clear aligners that are custom-created for your mouth to reposition and straighten your teeth. These aligners are tailor-made for your teeth and are completely removable, requiring no metal wires or brackets. The aligners work in stages: each aligner is worn for about two weeks before being replaced by the next in the sequence, moving your teeth exactly according to the prescription we’ve created for you.
What it Means to Work with a Preferred Provider
We’re proud to be an Invisalign Preferred Provider, as designated by Align Technology, the company that created the Invisalign system of treatment. Being a Preferred Provider means that we have successfully completed the advanced training needed to treat patients with Invisalign aligners. We have experience with a wide variety of Invisalign cases, as we regularly treat patients with Invisalign. We also attend ongoing clinical training classes to maintain our qualification as a Preferred Provider.
Please contact us with any questions you have about the Invisalign system, or give us a call to set up a consultation so we can determine if Invisalign is a practical option for you.

Friday, January 13, 2012

5 Home Remedies for Sensitive Teeth



Tooth sensitivity is common in many of our patients, and can usually be identified by pain or discomfort when consuming foods or beverages that are hot, cold, sweet, or sour. Sensitivity can be felt when brushing or flossing, and can also be experienced after routine dental procedures such as the placement of a filling or crown, tooth restoration, or even teeth cleaning. Such sensitivity is usually temporary; if it does not cease after four to six weeks please consult us.Tooth sensitivity is often due to the breakdown of tooth enamel or a receding gum line, which can occur from:
Teeth grinding
Tooth Decay
Gum disease
Vigorous brushing
Cracked or chipped teeth
In most instances, tooth sensitivity is treatable. Here are a few remedies you can take advantage of at home:
Try a desensitizing toothpaste which contains chemicals that block sensations like hot and cold from reaching the nerves in your teeth.
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush that will be gentler on both your teeth and gums.
Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice every day and flossing once daily.
Switch to a fluoride mouthwash.
When possible, avoid acidic foods such as tea, tomatoes, and citrus fruits.
Depending on the cause and severity of your sensitivity, you may benefit from professional treatment. If you suffer from sensitive teeth, please be sure to contact us. We can set up an appointment to discuss your unique situation and determine the best way to address the problem.