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Tempe, AZ 85283
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Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 917-7977

Our Blog

What are your summer plans?

May 14th, 2012


The dog days of summer are almost upon us, and what better time for us to ask our patients’ summer plans!

Whether you’re going camping, hitting America’s great open roads, visiting our nation’s capitol, or just staying in town and hanging out, we want to know how you’re all going to spending your summer! Please feel free to share your summer plans and experiences with us below or on our Facebook page!

We look forward to reading all about your summer adventures!

May marks National Teen Self-Esteem Month! From Dr. Blacker

May 7th, 2012


At Blacker Orthodontics, we know image is everything. At an age when image is so important, the thought of having braces may intensify the already-delicate confidence of today’s teens. Well, May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act as positive role models, help stop negative self-images, and improve confidence and security among teenagers.

One of the great ways to improve your confidence is to improve your smile. And that begins with a consultation with Dr. Blacker. After all, what better time to avoid having crooked teeth in your adulthood?

Contact our office to schedule your complimentary consultation at either of our two convenient locations in Chandler and Tempe. We look forward to helping you begin your smile transformation!

Straight talk with Dr. Blacker

April 23rd, 2012

Some people wonder why Dr. Shane Blacker and our staff at Blacker Orthodontics work so tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth at Blacker Orthodontics can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, please give us a call to set up a consultation. Dr. Blacker can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment at one of our convenient offices in Tempe or Chandler.

Who benefits from orthodontic treatment, anyway?

April 16th, 2012

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Shane Blacker will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early with Blacker Orthodontics can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile at Blacker Orthodontics. Set up an appointment for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Blacker at our Chandler or Tempe, AZ office and find out how orthodontics will transform your smile, as well as your life!

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