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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!

New summer contest!

Head to our Facebook page to learn about our new contest - THE SUPER HERO SUMMER CONTEST! If you think you know the superheroes on our poster, come in to our office to pick up an entry form and to see if your superpowers will help you win a Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush!

Our entire team at Apple Creek Orthodontics hope you're having a fun & relaxing summer!

Patriotic Fun Facts with Apple Creek Orthodontics

Tomorrow, our staff at Apple Creek Orthodontics - including Drs. Lin and Tomassetti - will be busy celebrating America's 235th 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!

Drs. Tomassetti and Lin, helping you save face this summer

With summer 2011 almost here, our staff at Apple Creek Orthodontics thought this would be a great time to remind all our young athletes in treatment to take care of both their mouth and appliances while participating in contact sports this summer.

Remember, only by using a mouth guard can kids with and without braces avoid serious sports injuries. So the next time you're in for a visit at our convenient Appleton office, be sure to ask us for a mouth guard, and we'll provide one for you! In addition, the American Association of Orthodontists has five quick tips for keeping kids safe during sport activities.

• Wear a helmet
• Stretch before and after a game or practice
• Wear protective eyewear
• Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
• Be observant even as a spectator

We hope you're enjoying your summer, and invite you all to share your summer photos on our Facebook page!

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!!