In love with your new smile? Tell us about it!

At Apple Creek Orthodontics, our goal is to create a comprehensive team approach to treatment, focusing on personalized patient care in an atmosphere that patients of all ages can enjoy. It is our intent to make every visit a pleasant experience.

Whether you've visited our convenient Appleton office for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how our doctors and staff have fared during your orthodontic treatment! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice on the Web, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there.

After all, your generous reviews help us create more beautiful smiles in Appleton and surrounding communities. Thanks in advance, and we hope you have a terrific week!

You may write your review here.

Year-end insurance reminder from Apple Creek Orthodontics

Now that October is upon us, we wanted to send you a friendly reminder to schedule your orthodontic appointment prior to the end of the year to take full advantage of any flex spend, health savings or insurance benefits that you may have.

We tend to get busy towards the end of the year—do don’t wait to give us a call!!

Connect with Apple Creek Orthodontics on Facebook!

At Apple Creek Orthodontics, we value the relationships we’ve developed with our patients in Appleton and surrounding communities over the years. Even if you visit our office on a regular basis, did you know you can always connect with us on Facebook and other social networks?

By “Liking” us on Facebook, you will receive regular updates and contest announcements from our office – all through your news feed! Besides our Facebook page, we have our own YouTube channel, where we hope to post happy patient testimonials in the future!

See you on Facebook!

-The Apple Creek Orthodontics team

Smile Week at Apple Creek Orthodontics

It’s National Smile Week, and a GREAT time to remind our patients at Apple Creek 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!

- The team at Apple Creek Orthodontics

Do we have your contact info?

We hope you’re having a great week and a great summer so far! If you are planning on traveling with family this summer or think you might not be able to make it to yours or your child’s scheduled appointment at Apple Creek Orthodontics, please let us know ahead of time so that we may be able to accommodate you, as well as schedule another patient during that time.

Also, we ask that you give us a call and let us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed! Please call us with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so we may be able to reach you. Thank you! Enjoy the rest of your week!

Love your smile? Tell the world ALL ABOUT IT!

Has your experience at Apple Creek Orthodontics been GREAT?

Would you like to let others know?

Whether you've visited our convenient Appleton office for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how our doctors and staff have fared during your orthodontic treatment! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice on the Web, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there.

After all, your generous reviews help us create more beautiful smiles in Appleton and surrounding communities. Thanks in advance, and we hope you have a terrific rest of the weekend!

You may write your review here.

Smile! June marks National Smile Month!

At Apple Creek Orthodontics, we're having a difficult time believing that it's already June! As it turns out, today is a great day for Drs. Tomassetti and Lin to remind our patients that June is National Smile Month, which means it's not a bad time to get serious about practicing good oral hygiene between your visits to our office.

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

* Brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Here's a helpful video showing you how to brush with your braces on.
* Floss everyday to clean between your teeth.
* Reduce your intake of sugary foods and drinks during your orthodontic treatment.
* Visit your dentist regularly (usually every six months apart) in addition to visiting our office.

We hope these tips help! Go out there and show everyone your great smile!!

How important is your smile?

Our goal is to create a comprehensive team approach to treatment, focusing on personalized patient care in an atmosphere that patients of all ages can enjoy. It is our intent to make every visit a pleasant experience. It is also our intent to build for you a great-looking smile you can wear for the rest of your life!

And speaking of smiling, in a new poll conducted by Glamour Magazine, people were asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?

Well, 44 percent of folks out there are choosing teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of a person’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

Come visit us at our Appleton, WI Orthodontic Office. See you soon!

Ask Drs. Tomassetti & Lin: Who benefits from braces?

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. James J. Tomassetti and Dr. Edward Y. Lin will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early with Apple Creek Orthodontics can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile at Apple Creek Orthodontics. Set up an appointment for a free consultation at our Appleton office and find out how orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!

See you soon! Have a great weekend!

Enter our March contest!

We are excited to announce our new contest! Are you feeling lucky? Tell us which items on our entry form are thought to bring good luck and you could be the winner of a gift card to Badger Sports Park. Our contest ends 3/31 so enter today!!

Also our last "Couples Contest" winner was Jacob Zoromski; he won a gift certificate to Cold Stone Creamery and Marcus Theaters, along with a bunch of candy. Great job Jacob!

Connect with the Braces Brigade!

At Apple Creek Orthodontics, we know our patients want to get as much out of their treatment as possible. That includes asking a lot of questions and making sure they take care of both their appliances and oral health.

Would you like to learn more about what to expect during orthodontic treatment, from someone with firsthand experience? Well, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently developed the Braces Brigade blog, where past, present, as well as future orthodontic patients from coast to coast document their (or their child’s) orthodontic journeys. The blog will serve as a source of guidance for others as the patients undergo orthodontic care.

We encourage you to visit the Braces Brigade blog to read these great and informative blogs—who knows, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two! As always, don’t hesitate to give us a call at our Appleton, Wisconsin office if you have any questions about the Braces Brigade or your own orthodontic treatment with Drs. Tomassetti and Lin!

Happy New Year!

What helps you relax at Apple Creek Orthodontics?

Drs. Tomassetti & Lin and our team understand not everyone is always thrilled to see their orthodontist. But at Apple Creek Orthodontics, we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about our Appleton office that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our friendly and professional staff? Is it something about our doctors?

Let us know by posting on Facebook or by giving us a call! Have a wonderful weekend!

Apple Creek Orthodontics want to know: How was your Halloween?

November is here, and—believe it or not—we’re almost in full holiday mode! But before we forget about the spooky month that just wrapped up, we’d like to know how you celebrated Halloween! What did you wear? How much candy did you get? Did you have fun?

If you have any photos or videos that you would like to share with us, please send them our way or feel free to post them on our Facebook page! We hope you all had a happy and safe Halloween! Also, what are you up to this month? Anything exciting happening in your life? If so, we’d love to hear all about it.

Lastly, have you been in for a dental checkup lately? It’s important that you see your general dentist, as well as visiting Apple Creek Orthodontics. If you have questions about your orthodontic treatment or just want some general information, give us a call or stop by for a visit at our Appleton office!

Happy Tuesday!

Connect with Apple Creek Orthodontics on Facebook!

At Apple Creek Orthodontics, we value the relationships we’ve developed with our patients in Appleton and surrounding communities over the years. Even if you visit our office on a regular basis, did you know you can always connect with us on Facebook and other social networks?

By “Liking” us on Facebook, you will receive regular updates and contest announcements from our office – all through your news feed! Besides our Facebook page, we have our own YouTube channel, where we hope to post happy patient testimonials in the future!

See you on Facebook!

-The Apple Creek Orthodontics team

More happy smiles at Apple Creek Orthodontics!

At Apple Creek Orthodontics, our goal is to create a comprehensive team approach to treatment, focusing on personalized patient care in an atmosphere that patients of all ages can enjoy. Check out what our current patients have to say about Drs. Tomassetti, Lin and our office! Happy Wednesday!

"Dr. Tomassetti takes the time to make sure the patient is comfortable and understands procedures." ~ Eric S.

"How he interacts with Caitlin. She is never afraid to come to her appointments and is actually looking forward to the upcoming procedures." ~ M. James

"We like Dr Lin's experience with SureSmile and that they use the latest in technology." ~ Chayne S.

"Dr. T is very good with the kids. Jensen chose him over all the the others we met with." ~ Anonymous

"Appointments are on time- not much time in the waiting room." ~ Kent and Ellen S.

Drs. Tomassetti & Lin talk two-phase treatment

Typically, patients in orthodontic treatment already have their permanent teeth. But in some cases Drs. Tomassetti and Lin have to start treatment earlier, even before the patient’s permanent teeth come in. Our staff at Apple Creek Orthodontics call this “two-phase treatment.”

When we have patients with clear developmental problems at an early age, it’s best to start work when they are young, before the problems get bigger and more difficult to treat. Examples include an upper or lower jaw that is not growing correctly, or a mouth growing in a way that doesn’t leave enough room for all the permanent teeth to come in.

In these cases we will start early and do one round of treatment – phase one – while the patient still has “baby teeth.” Phase one usually does not involve braces, but can include a different type of appliance that helps the jaw grow into place properly, such as a retainer. We’ll follow up with phase two usually a few years later, when permanent the patient’s permanent teeth have come in. Phase two often does involve braces and sometimes headgear.

In order to catch early problems, Drs. Tomassetti & Lin recommend that children have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven (and so does the American Association of Orthodontics). However, if your dentist or pediatrician sees any sign that early treatment might be necessary, he or she may recommend your child visit an orthodontist even sooner. For more information about two-phase orthodontics, or to schedule a complimentary consultation at our convenient Appleton office, please give us a call at 920-738-7600.

In love with your smile? Then we encourage you to recommend us!

At Apple Creek Orthodontics, our goal is to create a comprehensive team approach to treatment, focusing on personalized patient care in an atmosphere that patients of all ages can enjoy. It is our intent to make every visit a pleasant experience.

Whether you've visited our convenient Appleton office for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how our doctors and staff have fared during your orthodontic treatment! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice on the Web, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there.

After all, your generous reviews help us create more beautiful smiles in Appleton and surrounding communities. Thanks in advance, and we hope you have a terrific rest of the weekend!

You may write your review here.

Back to school with Apple Creek Orthodontics

With many of the schools here in Appleton back in session, Drs. Tomassetti and Lin would like to remind all our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments at Apple Creek Orthodontics in advance this August and September. With school, clubs and sports to consider, we know that it can be challenging to find time to visit our office 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 at 920-738-7600 if you have any questions, or if you'd like to schedule your fall appointment.

Have a great weekend - our staff look forward to seeing you soon! :)

Apple Creek Orthodontics, helping dispel the myths about braces

Trust us when we say our staff at Apple Creek Orthodontics are well-aware that there are quite a few myths about orthodontics (and orthodontists) flying around nowadays. But before you buy into those myths, we want you to get the facts! Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists set the record straight (no pun intended) and have provided some information that sheds some light on the myths and facts of orthodontics. We encourage you to check them out today!

If you have any questions about braces or your orthodontic treatment at our office, please feel free to give us a call at (920) 268-4331 or ask Drs. Lim or Tomassetti during your next visit!

We hope you had a GREAT weekend!

What are you reading this summer?

With summer in full swing, some of us at Apple Creek Orthodontics wanted to remind all our patients about the importance of reading. Sure 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 warding off the dreaded “summer slide.” Plus, reading is always fun and stimulating!

Today, we thought we’d ask: What's on YOUR summer reading list? What are some of your all-time favorites? Out of ideas for great summer reads? Ask us for suggestions, and we'd be happy to provide some good suggestions. You may also ask a local librarian here in Appleton for some ideas or check out these summer reading ideas that we came across on Friday, from Barnes & Noble.

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