Dr. Appleton has taken continuing education courses in Orthodontics. Presented with the American Association of Orthodontics award in 1997 for exceptional interest in the development of the oro-facial complex, Dr. Appleton has always been amazed what can be done with orthodontics. For simple cases, appliances can be made to reduce the crowding of children’s developing dentitions and braces can be used to straighten misaligned teeth. For more severe orthodontic problems, we work with various local orthodontists.