The advantage of SureSmile® at Apple Creek Orthodontist

We hope you're having a relaxing weekend! Our creative staff at Apple Creek Orthodontics have yet to blog about the advantage of SureSmile treatment at our convenient Appleton office, so today we thought we'd share a video about the power of SureSmile treatment. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, Drs. Tomassetti and Lin can now get a 3-D image inside your mouth that helps them decide exactly how they'd like to align your teeth.

Through the use of SureSmile technology, Drs. Lin and Tomassetti can offer you a "braces experience" that provides shorter treatment times, fewer office visit, less overall discomfort and high-quality results. In fact, your average treatment time with SureSmile is almost 40 percent faster than traditional braces.

Check out what patients are saying about SureSmile!

For more information on SureSmile, please visit our website or give us a call at 920-268-4331! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

Apple Creek Orthodontics present: Patriotic fun facts!

On Sunday, our staff at Apple Creek Orthodontics - including Drs. Lin and Tomassetti - will be busy celebrating America's 234th birthday. And because we know our patients love fun facts, we thought we'd provide you with some fun facts about Independence Day! Have a great Fourth of July weekend everyone, and we'll see you next week!!

- Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.

- An estimated 2.5 million people lived in America in July 1776. Today, an estimated 309 million people reside in the United States.

- The major objection to being ruled by Britain was taxation without representation, which meant that people didn't want to be taxed by a government that did not represent them.

- In 1941, Congress declared 4th of July a federal legal holiday. It is one of the few federal holidays that have not been moved to the nearest Friday or Monday.

- The stars on the original American flag were arranged in a circle to ensure that all colonies were equal.

- America's mascot, the bald eagle, can achieve speeds of up to 200 miles per hour when making a predatory dive. During a normal flight, bald eagles can travel up to 30 miles per hour.

- The American flag patch is backwards on U.S. Army uniforms. The reason? The blue field on the flag (the part with the stars) faces forward to symbolize carrying the American flag into battle.

- Someone who specializes in the history of flags is called a vexillologist.

- The word ‘patriotism’ comes from the Latin patria, which means ‘homeland’ or ‘fatherland.’

- According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consume over 150 million hot dogs during their Independence Day festivities.

- Speaking of food, there's a 1-in-6 chance the beef on your backyard this Independence Day weekend grill came from Texas. The Lone Star State is America's leader in the production of cattle and calves.

Summer plans?

It's summer here at Apple Creek Orthodontics, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is finally upon us. Whether you're headed to an exotic destination, barbecuing, hitting the open roads with family, or just having fun in the backyard here in Appleton this summer, we'd like to hear about it! Drop us a comment on our Facebook fan page and share your summer plans and adventures with our staff as the summer rolls along!

Happy (and safe) travels!

At Apple Creek Orthodontics, access to your account any day, any time

At Apple Creek Orthodontics, patients have access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week - all through our website. Patients can look up their appointments and all their account details at their convenience, all from the comfort of their own home! Patients can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

If you're a patient of Dr. Tomassetti's or Dr. Lin's, you too may sign up for this convenient service known as Ortho Sesame on our website by clicking the "Patient Login" button at the top of our homepage. Please give us a call at our convenient Appleton location if you have any questions about getting started with Ortho Sesame!

Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there!

Hollywood stars get braces, too!

Did you know that just eight years ago, Tom Cruise had braces? During this time, he was 40 years old and filmed Minority Report, Austin Powers in Goldmember and the Last Samurai. Check out his smile in Jerry Maguire, Rain Man or The Firm and compare to the post-braces Tom Cruise in Valkyrie or Tropic Thunder. The fact is, movie stars need to look their best for the silver screen, and it wouldn't be possible without orthodontists like Drs. Tomassetti and Lin.

In fact, lots of Hollywood stars have had orthodontic treatment. Check out this slideshow of famous faces with braces. If you’ve thought about getting the perfect smile you’ve always wanted, please give us at Apple Creek Orthodontics a call at 920-738-7600.

The benefits of regular checkups, from Apple Creek Orthodontics

Drs. Tomassetti and Lin want to know: Are you brushing twice a day? If yes, that’s always great! But, don’t forget that it’s also vital for you to visit your dentist every six months (or as recommended) in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing (and visiting Apple Creek Orthodontics, of course). Our team will tell you regular dental checkups are important for maintaining good oral hygiene.

Your dentist can check for problems that might not be seen or felt, detect cavities and early signs of decay, treat oral health problems early and show you how to properly brush and floss your teeth.

During an oral exam your general dentist can check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Checkups will also include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing. If you have not been to the dentist in the last six months, please schedule an appointment or ask us for a recommendation - our staff will be happy to provide a list of some great dentists!

Apple Creek Orthodontics, supporting 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!!