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Our yearly party for our patients on June 4th, at Pecos Pool was an awesome time…

 A huge thank you to our local vendors who made this Pool Party the biggest success ever with over 400 patients, friends, and families rocking at our party!

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Clean bracesAt Pearson Orthodontics, we don’t have to tell you that keeping your teeth clean during treatment is very important. Braces have a habit of collecting additional food while eating that can cause a multitude of problems if not cared for correctly.
So you don't offend others with unsightly food caught on your braces, or to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, decalcification or discoloring of teeth and cavities, here are are five tooth brushing tips from Dr. Joe W. Pearson and our team for orthodontic patients to keep in mind while wearing braces:Read more on Five Tips for Cleaning Braces in Phoenix, Chandler and Tempe AZ…

Example of Tongue ThrustAt Pearson Orthodontics, we think about how many processes of the human body take place unconsciously. As we make our way through the day, we are constantly breathing, blinking, keeping our balance, and doing a thousand other tiny things we never give a second thought.

One such unconscious behavior is the way we chew and swallow our food. Virtually from birth, consuming food is such a primal act that it would never occur to most people to pay attention to the way we go about it. Infants swallow with their tongues thrusted against their gums, which is fine for babies and very young children. However, as people get a bit older, they usually change over to a swallow with the tongue placed on the roof of the mouth.

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Dr Pearsons Splash In Party Ahwatukee AZ