Associated Orthodontists is excited to announce its summer contest – AO’s Smile Search. The team at AO is inviting all patients, both past and present, to show off their smile and become the face of AO! Winners will be featured on Associated Orthodontists website, promotional print material, social media and more!The contest will kick off on Thursday, June 1 and will run through Friday, June 30, 2017. Participants can enter by submitting a headshot featuring their brightest and best smile — with or without braces! A group of finalists will be chosen by a panel of judges at Associated Orthodontists, and final winners will be chosen via online voting. Winning smiles will participate in a professional photoshoot in August.Submissions can be dropped off at any Associated Orthodontists location, via email at marketing@greatbraces.com or online at greatbraces.com/smilesearch. Please be sure in include name, age, email or phone number with submissions.Associated Orthodontists has five convenient locations in Joliet, Plainfield, Morris, Frankfort and Bourbonnais. Please visit greatbraces.com to find a location near you. If you have questions about AO’s Smile Search, please contact Julie Gardner at jgardner@greatbraces.com.