American Association of Orthodontists

Much like with laundry, orthodontic health can be more manageable if you get ahead of it. You wouldn’t skip a well-check at the pediatrician, and you shouldn’t skip an early trip to the orthodontist either. Learn more.

Just like what’s under the bread in a sandwich, orthodontists use x-rays to check below the surface to look for extra teeth, missing teeth, impacted teeth or teeth coming into the wrong positions. Learn more.

Happy Thanksgiving!

An orthodontist can help spot a problem before it becomes ... a problem. Find an orthodontist near you at aaoinfo.org/locator.

Did you know a trip to the orthodontist at age 7 might help you avoid costly treatments? Take it from us, we're the experts. Find an orthodontist near you at aaoinfo.org/locator.

This month, we teamed up with some awesome mamas to spread the message about the importance of orthodontics. Did you miss it? Check out the highlight reel on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fcfqNN. #teamAAO

Thank you for your service to all our veteran members today and every day! #VeteransDay

Who's wearing orange today to unite in the fight against bullying? Drop your picture below or use #bullyingbites to show us your orange! #UnityDay

How do braces actually work? AAO President Dr. Chris Roberts breaks it down.

Thank you to all our members who helped spread the #bullyingbites message far and wide this October. We proudly stand united in the fight against bullying.

70% of young people say they have seen bullying in their school. Let's end it because #bullyingbites. Read these four steps for students to Stand for the Silent: https://bit.ly/37QUria.

Happy birthday to our president, Dr. Chris Roberts. Thanks for all you do to advance and support the speciality of orthodontics.

The countdown is on! Just 5 days until #unityday. Can we count on you to wear orange and stand with us against bullying? Use #bullyingbites to unify our voice! Learn more: aaoinfo.org/bullyingbites.

Worried your braces might ruin your Halloween fun? Spooky thought but never fear! Read more about what candies are safe and which ones to avoid: https://bit.ly/355iZkt.

#bullyingbites and we won't stand for it. Check out how you can get involved and download this graphic on aaoinfo.org/bullyingbites under "spread the word." Together, we have the power to help put an end to bullying.

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian neighbors and AAO members up north.

Wondering if pacifiers and thumb sucking affect your child's teeth? We've got answers.

Take it from us, we're the experts. Find an orthodontist near you at aaoinfo.org/locator.

Orthodontists worldwide are joining together in the fight against bullying this month. See how you can get involved at aaoinfo.org/bullyingbites, and show us your pictures using #bullyingbites!

Happy National Orthodontic Health Month from all of us here at the AAO.

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