Invisalign® at Hilgers Orthodontics helps parents get that perfect smile!

Hey parents! Focusing on your kids' teeth and oral health so much that you're neglecting your own? If you've been thinking about having your own set of perfectly-aligned teeth, Dr. Mike Hilgers and our staff at Hilgers Orthodontics would love to help! Dr. Hilgers is specially trained to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth here in Goodyear called Invisalign.

This course of treatment consists of a set of clear aligners that are molded to fit your teeth using a proprietary technology. You wear them all day and night, except for meals, brushing, and flossing – when you can easily slip them out to make eating and cleaning a snap! And, because they're clear, your teeth will be steadily straightening – and no one will know it but you!

Please give us a call at (623) 935-3908 to set up a consultation with Dr. Mike. Happy Friday!!

Traveling with the family this summer? Check out these 10 great tips!

Most of us take a vacation during the summer, and often forget to pack the most important of things. Sometimes, trips fall apart because they are not properly organized. Let's face it, a trip can turn bad from one minor setback.

Until now.

This morning, our friends at Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry posted a few summer travel tips for you parents. We strongly encourage you to give this article a read if you’re heading out with the family this summer. Here are even more tips you can use to ensure your vacation packing—and the traveling itself—goes as smooth as possible!

Happy traveling! Be sure to share your summer photos on our Facebook page!

Parents' Day is this Sunday! From Hilgers Orthodontics

Doing anything special this weekend? We're asking because the third Sunday of every July happens to be Parents' Day! According to the Congressional Resolution, this holiday is "a time for recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children, similar to Mother's and Father's Day."

Dr. Mike Hilgers and our team at Hilgers Orthodontics would like to wish you a safe and happy Parents' Day (as well as a GREAT weekend)! Thank you to all of the amazing role models in our community! If you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we encourage you to post them on our Facebook page.

We'll leave you with a quote from Angela Schwindt: "While we try to teach our children all about life. Our children teach us what life is all about."

- Dr. Mike and team

All the cool kids are doing it! From Hilgers Orthodontics

Braces, are in fact, “cool,” "hip" and—many would even say “fun” these days. These were among the findings of a nationwide survey this year of moms whose children are going through or have had orthodontic treatment. New technologies such as Invisalign and the Damon System, advanced computer software, color options, and even popular celebrities—Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Danny Glover, Serena Williams—sporting stylish braces are making orthodontic treatment more comfortable, fashionable and cool for today’s teens.

The study, conducted on behalf of our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, found 86 percent of moms reporting that braces are cooler today than when they were children. Sixty-nine percent of moms also said wearing braces makes their children feel cool, and 81 percent reported their children’s experience with orthodontic treatment as either positive or extremely positive.

Different color options and the ability to change colors, for example, provide exciting ways for young patients to customize appearances. That enthusiasm helps them to feel good about their orthodontic treatment, and may contribute to the success of treatment.

Has your child visited Hilgers Orthodontics for a consultation? If not, please give Dr. Mike Hilgers and team a call at (623) 935-3908 and let us help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile this summer!

At the movies with Hilgers Orthodontics on July16th!

Our teams at Hilgers Orthodontics and Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry hope to see you at our next "Movie Night at the Ballpark" on Friday, July 16th! We will be at Goodyear Ballpark for a screening of "Planet 51," starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Here's a quick synopsis: When Chuck the astronaut (Johnson) lands on a distant planet filled with little green people, he is surprised to discover that we are not alone in the galaxy. But he gets the shock of his life when the residents of Planet 51 mistakenly believe that his presence is the start of an alien invasion of the human kind! Luckily, Lem (Justin Long) quickly realizes that Chuck is friendly and makes it his personal mission to help him return safely to his ship.

Remember to bring chairs, pillows & blankets for lawn seating. Concessions will be open as well. Gates open at 7 p.m. There is no price for admission.

For more information, please call our staff at Hilgers Orthodontics!

We look forward to seeing you!

Join Dr. Mike and staff for Star Spangled Fourth at Goodyear Ballpark!

Our entire team at Hilgers Orthodontics invite you all to join Team Hilgers on Sunday, July 4th from 6-10 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark for Star Spangled 4th, which we are sponsoring along with Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry!

Here are the scheduled events:
6 pm: Inflatables and water activities open
7 pm: Flyover, live music from Groove Merchants
8 pm: Village Inn pie eating contest
9 pm: Fireworks display
9:30: pm Live music from Groove Merchants

Admission and parking are free and concession stands will be available.

We hope to see your smiling faces on Sunday!

Get those regular checkups! From Dr. Mike and Hilgers Orthodontics

Dr. Mike Hilgers wants to know: is your child brushing his or her teeth twice a day as recommended during their treatment? If yes, he thinks that's fantastic! But, it’s also important for your child to visit the dentist every six months in addition to brushing their teeth a couple times a day (and visiting Hilgers Orthodontics as recommended by Dr. Hilgers during your treatment). Our staff will tell you regular dental checkups are vital for maintaining good oral health. Your dentist can:

• Check for problems that might not be seen or felt
• Detect cavities and signs of tooth decay
• Treat oral health problems early
• Show your child how to properly brush and floss their teeth, even during their orthodontic treatment

During an oral exam, your dentist will check the health of your child’s mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Checkups also typically include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing. If your child has not been to the dentist in the past six months, it’s time for you to schedule an appointment!

If you don't have a general dentist in Goodyear or nearby communities, please ask and we'll be happy to provide one!