Dr. Mike wants to know: What do you love about our community?

Hilgers Orthodontics, located in Goodyear, and serving surrounding communities, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within.

Today, Dr. Mike and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Goodyear or Arizona? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery? Perhaps a favorite Arizona getaway?

Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs in Goodyear and our great state, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods.” And, who knows, we might post your response on our social networks!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Hilgers Orthodontics, official sponsors of Goodyear's Heart & Sole Run/Walk!

Hilgers Orthodontics and Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry are proud to be the sponsors with West Valley Hospital for the Heart & Sole 5K on Saturday, February 20 in Goodyear, Arizona. Heart & Sole takes place at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. All participants will receive a t-shirt, ribbon, goodies and refreshments. The Ballpark will have music, vendor booths and food concessions.

Get your tickets for 1/2 off at Hilgers Orthodontics or Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry! (Checks only please!) For more information on the Heart & Sole 5K, please give us a call or visit Goodyear's official website.

Let's help fight heart disease!

Ask Dr. Mike: When should my child get an orthodontic check-up?

Many parents think they must wait until their child has all permanent teeth, only to find that treatment would have been much simpler if started earlier. Some orthodontic problems are easier to correct while the jaw is still growing. So, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have an orthodontic check-up no later than age seven.

What’s so special about age seven? Enough permanent teeth have arrived for an orthodontist to make a determination about whether any problems are present. The first molars have come in, providing an opportunity to check for malocclusion, or “bad bite.” Also, the incisors have begun to come in, and problems such as crowding, deep bites, and open bites can be detected, Dr. Mike says.

Orthodontic evaluation at an early age provides one of two positive outcomes: For some, early identification or problems will lead to easier or shorter orthodontic treatment in the future. For others, a healthy prognosis will provide immediate peace of mind.

Early evaluation, of course, may signal a need for early treatment. For some children, early treatment can prevent physical and emotional trauma. Aside from spurring on years of harmful teasing, misaligned teeth are also prone to injury and detrimental to good oral hygiene. So if your child is nearing age 7, give us a call at Hilgers Orthodontics to schedule an appointment.

What puts you at ease at Hilgers Orthodontics?

Dr. Mike understands not everyone is thrilled to see their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about Hilgers Orthodontics that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our friendly staff? Dr. Mike himself?

Let us know by posting here or by giving us a call! Have a great week!