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Appel Patient named Miss Philadelphia’s Outstanding Teen!

Patient Abby Rodgers was recently named Miss Philadelphia's Outstanding Teen for 2013. Abby got her beautiful pageant smile with the help of Dr. Appel!

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Appel Orthodontics Invisalign Top 1% Elite Preferred Provider

Invisalign named Appel Orthodontics Elite Preferred Provider of Invisalign and Invisalign Teen for 2013 and Top 1% of all providers in North America.

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Healthy snacks for braces

These healthy snacks are not only safe for braces, but work hand in hand with us to get you the strongest, healthiest smile possible.

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Keep your new smile brighter with Opal Seal

Appel Orthodontics now offers Opal Seal, a special protective sealant that provides a long term, low dose of fluoride to your enamel throughout treatment.

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Halloween treats to smile about

Trick or Treat! As you gather heaps of goodies, here's a little guide to help you know what's safe to eat in treatment, and what should be traded away.

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Dr. Appel appears in "Best of 2012"

Orthodontic Products magazine recently published a "Best of 2012" directory of top orthodontists, and Dr. Steve Appel was one of those honored.

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