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Can You Smoke with Braces? Everthing You Need to Know
Can you smoke with braces? Unfortunately, when undergoing orthodontic treatment, such as braces or Invisalign in Bonney Lake, smoking can negatively affect the results. In some cases, smoking can prevent you from achieving that healthy, beautiful smile you hope for. Smoking puts you at much higher risk for many oral and general health concerns during treatment. […]
Do You Need to Worry About the Psychological Side Effects of Braces?
Although braces can have a life-changing effect on people, they can also have psychological and social effects, especially on children and teens. Unfortunately, some of them may not want to consider the result at all. Instead, they will be focused on avoiding unwanted situations, including schoolyard teasing, initial lower self-esteem, embarrassment, and other social side […]
Best Toothbrush for Braces – Top 4
Getting in the habit of brushing regularly and properly with the right toothbrush for braces can help prevent gum disease and cavities from forming beneath your orthodontic appliances. However, choosing the right brush can be overwhelming, considering the variety of products in the market today. Patients have to decide which type of toothbrush to use, […]
Invisalign Vs Braces
Exploring your Options Patients hoping to improve their smiles can cheer. Orthodontic practices have progressed significantly, and the times of conventional orthodontic methods have cleared a path for more up to date, sleeker choices. Orthodontic Excellence gives the most ideal orthodontic treatment to Puyallup, WA. Using only modern and innovative products, treatment has improved the […]
The Benefits of Invisalign
In this post, we’ll look at the benefits of Invisalign. While most people seek treatment to improve their smile, the most important benefits are much more than cosmetic. Over eight million people can’t be wrong! That’s how many people have benefited from Invisalign so far since the invention in 1997. Of those people, the great majority, or […]
How To Make Invisalign More Comfortable
This time, we’re looking at how to make Invisalign more comfortable. Fortunately, the thin aligners are very thin and precisely fit your unique set of teeth. Thus, Invisalign tends to be comfortable. However, there will be an adjustement period. To help, we’ll look at some easy, common sense Invisalign “hacks.” With these tips, you can […]
Why Choose an Invisalign Diamond+ Provider?
Why choose an Invisalign Diamond+ Provider? What does Diamond+ mean? We’ll take a closer look. At Orthodontic Excellence, Dr. Skountrianos and Dr. Virk are proud to offer the best custom Invisalign treatments to the Puyallup, WA area. They’re Diamond+ Providers, a designation from Invisalign. What’s so special about that, you ask? Diamond+ is a top tier reflecting the highest […]
Foods to Avoid with Braces
In this blog, we’ll look at foods to avoid with Invisalign & braces. In previous posts, we looked at foods to eat with braces. Then, we looked at braces-friendly Halloween treats. With braces, there are more foods to watch out for since they remain attached to your teeth. With Invisalign, you can take out the aligner when you eat. […]
Braces-Friendly Halloween Treats
In this blog, we’ll talk about braces-friendly Halloween treats. We love Halloween, and even though this year it looks a little different, we can still have a great time! The CDC offers suggestions on how to celebrate safely. For most of us, we’ll be enjoying Halloween candy, even if you wear braces. As always, it’s a good […]
Foods to Eat with Braces
In this blog, we’ll look at foods to eat with braces. Very often, people are concerned about how their diets will change when they get braces. You must indeed avoid certain foods. However, there are many acceptable options, and you can still enjoy a nutritious, varied, delicious diet. If avoiding certain foods sounds challenging, it’s possible […]
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