Keep That Candy At Bay During Your Treatment!
Now that you have braces, it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment, as Dr. Andrew Lasley will tell you. While we trust you will continue brushing and flossing on a regular basis throughout your treatment at Centralia Orthodontics, you also have to mindful of what you eat. While […]
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What Is Expected Of Me During My Orthodontic Treatment?
We hear this question a lot at Centralia Orthodontics, and we don’t mind when patients who are eager to complete their orthodontic treatment ask us. After all, we know there is no better feeling than getting your braces off! During your initial consultation with Dr. Andrew Lasley, we will map out a specific treatment for […]
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Play It Safe This Spring
It’s springtime and it’s again time to remind our patients at Centralia Orthodontics to protect their faces and pearly whites while out on the field playing sports. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events annually. If you are planning […]
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Love Your New Smile? Tell Us About It!
At Centralia Orthodontics, we proudly treat adults, teens, and children; no matter what your age, we believe you deserve a great smile. Our warm and welcoming team is known for their for their exceptional orthodontic skills. Dr. Andrew Lasley and our talented team have been creating beautiful smiles for years, and today would like to […]
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Five Braces-friendly Dinner Recipes
Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Centralia Orthodontics, Dr. Andrew Lasley and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. If cooking for children without braces is difficult, preparing meals for children with braces is especially daunting. “Comfort food takes on a […]
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St. Patrick’s Day: Celtic Pride, Green Shamrocks, And Lucky Charms!
“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time — a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must be St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not Irish, how do you go about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? It’s easy: You just put on one […]
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Does My Child Need Two-phase Treatment?
Two-phase orthodontic treatment involves two separate and distinct periods that your child receives orthodontic treatment. It allows your son or daughter to begin early treatment of bite and jaw problems, in order to reduce the dental issues he or she experiences later on. Two-phase orthodontic treatment with Dr. Andrew Lasley can improve how well the […]
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Going Beyond Braces
At Centralia Orthodontics, we aren’t just concerned with straightening your teeth and giving you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. We are also committed improving the oral health and the well-being of all our patients. Dr. Andrew Lasley and our team strive to serve our patients by educating them about their treatments, as well as […]
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The Transformation Of Valentine’s Day
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine’s Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Emperor Claudius II and secretly married young men and their brides after the emperor had declared it illegal because only single, young men could be […]
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How To Protect Your Braces During Sports Activities
Proper mouth protection is recommended by Centralia Orthodontics when you participate in any sports activities. If you wear braces, this protection becomes essential. Injuries to your mouth can not only damage your teeth, but your braces could break and cut open your lip. Full Facial Guards Full facial guards are often used in football and […]
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What Role Do Elastics (rubber Bands) Play In Orthodontics?
Wearing orthodontic braces may be the best choice for correcting your teeth and improving your smile, and that’s why you’ve come to see Dr. Andrew Lasley at Centralia Orthodontics. Braces, which consist of brackets and wires, work by gently applying pressure to the teeth, and that pressure causes them to move into the correct position. […]
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What Is A Water Pick And Do I Need One?
Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and those patients of ours undergoing orthodontic treatment with full-bracketed braces, water picks use powerful tiny bursts of water to dislodge food scraps, bacteria, and other […]
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