There are different types of clear aligners available for interested and qualified orthodontic patients, but what many people discover is that customized aligners are the most user-friendly path to take. If you have a unique treatment plan or appreciate knowing you can get your hands on aligners with little wait time, this type of orthodontic … Read more
No child wants to think about wearing braces before middle school. No parent wants to think about braces before the teen years arrive. Your orthodontist understands these hesitations, but early orthodontic treatment can straighten out a growing and pliable mouth, making important changes and making it possible to create future orthodontic treatment that is easier, … Read more
Getting metal braces changes oral hygiene demands. Twice-daily brushing and once-daily flossing is no longer enough to keep your mouth, teeth, and hardware clean. Thankfully, modern orthodontics has developed handy tools that make a patient’s routine easier and more comfortable. Wearing braces isn’t always a breeze, but it’s easier to manage with these additions. 1. … Read more
Orthodontic technology continues to evolve and there is now an opportunity for qualified patients to take advantage of 3D printing options, specifically 3D printed bands. This advanced technology has been adapted for many types of treatment, especially rapid palatal expanders (RPEs) used in phase 1 orthodontic treatment. If your child has a mouth crowded with … Read more
Have you ever seen kids who seem too young to have braces? Look closely and you’ll discover they aren’t sporting a full mouth of metal – they’re only wearing brackets on their front teeth. This is because of their rapid palatal expander (RPE). This orthodontic tool is a common part of Phase 1 orthodontics, which … Read more
Orthodontic patients who wear conventional metal braces find themselves with a dilemma when Halloween season arrives. Food restrictions are part of the treatment – you can’t eat anything potentially damaging to brackets and archwires. Halloween, though, is just one night. Surely the rules can bend just a little? Not so much. Find out how Halloween … Read more
Every orthodontic patient must wear a retainer at the end of treatment. It doesn’t matter if you have metal braces or Invisalign, a retainer is non-negotiable. After months and years of being at the mercy of the hardware or aligners on your teeth, it’s amazing to feel the freedom of being completely done with orthodontic … Read more
From one school year to the next, a child’s height can skyrocket, their appearance transforms, and plenty of kids suddenly sport braces or Invisalign. When it comes time to tend to orthodontics during school hours, parents need to arm their tweens and teens with the supplies and confidence they need to make it through every … Read more
Teenagers often don’t get enough credit. They can be responsible, capable, and conscientious, and rise above the stereotypes of their demographic, especially when the outcome from working hard serves them well. In the case of Invisalign Teen, many young patients have even greater success than adults. Motivation 101 Teenagers don’t like to draw attention to … Read more
Many young orthodontic patients struggle with the idea of braces. As tweens and teens, they already feel awkward about their appearance and envisioning brackets and wires on their teeth doesn’t always help. Adult patients can also feel self-conscious – they no longer want their misaligned or crooked teeth but they are also reluctant to make … Read more
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770 West Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
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770 West Main Street
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 805-0900
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