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Our team at Alta View Orthodontics knows that there are many ways you can protect your pearly whites throughout your orthodontic treatment. If you follow the rules and brush your teeth twice a day, floss often, and protect your appliances from damage, you should have a successful treatment.

But did you know there’s another way to keep your teeth sparkling and healthy during your time wearing braces?

Fluoride, the mineral that helps you prevent cavities and tooth decay, can also help keep your teeth strong. Fluoride comes in two varieties: topical and systemic. Depending on your oral health or the recommendation of Dr. Tony Skanchy, you may be required to have a fluoride treatment every three, six, or 12 months. We may also prescribe a fluoride product such as a mouthwash, gel, or antibacterial rinse for at-home treatment to keep your teeth happy in between visits.

If you have any other questions about fluoride or your treatment, please don’t hesitate to give us a call!

The dog days of summer are upon us, and with the temperatures soaring, our team at Alta View Orthodontics wants you to be extra careful about sun safety when you’re out and about. Check out this incredibly helpful article on the Ten Summer Safety Tips for Kids, courtesy of Discovery.

Dr. Tony Skanchy and our team also encourage you to always have a bottle of water handy when heading out into the sun.

We hope you’re having a great summer! Let us know what you're up to below or on our Facebook page!

Have you heard about our Dr. Tony Skanchy Alta View Orthodontics Cutest Pet Contest?

Entering is SIMPLE!  All you have to is post a photo of your cutest pet to our Facebook page and let the voting begin! Prizes will be determined by the photo with the most "likes".

What will you win for posting a photo of your cutest pet?

Grand Prize:

A 32G iPad mini with retina display

Runner Up Prizes:

-5 $100 Scheels gift cards

-20 Chuck-A-Rama "Dinner for 2" gift certificates

(That's 26 opportunities to win!)

There's plenty of time to enter, we will be running the contest from June 1st to September 30th!

We know you probably already have a photo on your phone, just upload the photo to our Facebook page. Click here to enter! 

*Contest open to patients of Alta View Orthodontics.

*Winners will have a photo taken with their pet at Alta View Orthodontics when prizes are awarded.

For the 2014-2015 Academic Year, Dr. Tony Skanchy awarded four lucky patients with $1,000 academic scholarships!

The annual Dr. Tony Skanchy College Scholarship Program offers an opportunity to help those students who have a desire to further their education. Our patients are incredibly important to us, and we want to help them get the education that they want! We know the future is as bright as your smile!

Patients had to to fill out an application form and hand deliver it to the office. Finalists had an in person interview!

For the 2014-2015 year, 29 patients applied for the scholarships and after a tough decision, we rewarded four winners! Alta View Orthodontics hosted an awards dinner at Chuck-A-Rama for the recipients and their family.

Miranda

Rhett

Bayleigh

Faith