Sugar And Your Orthodontic Treatment
One word no one likes to hear is “cavity!” For those patients of ours wearing braces, hearing that word is especially problematic, considering that delaying any dental work may result in delaying treatment time. We often blame candy as the culprit behind tooth decay, but other foods and drinks that kids consume can be just […]
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Search Blog: Search Questions, Questions…
When beginning orthodontic treatment, most patients ask Dr. Andrew Lasley and our team a lot of questions about what to expect, while others choose to just “go with the flow” and leave it to us to build for them a beautiful smile. And for our team at Centralia Orthodontics, that’s understandable. But for those who […]
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Common Issues With Braces: How To Avoid Bad Breath
A bright, beautiful smile is often achieved with braces. The time you spend wearing braces is an investment in the good health and appearance of your smile. However, Dr. Andrew Lasley and our staff know that having braces on your teeth can pose challenges. Many of these challenges are commonly faced by all who wear […]
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How Braces Can Work At Any Age
Are you an adult who is considering getting braces? Perhaps you’ve had them before, but over the years that dental work has been reversed. Or maybe you’ve never had any orthodontic work done, but are considering braces for the first time. In either case, Centralia Orthodontics can help you enjoy straighter teeth, an improved […]
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Fun Facts For The Fourth
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While your fellow revelers eat hot dogs and wave flags, you can impress them by sharing these fascinating facts and historical tidbits about some of our […]
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What Is Hyperdontia?
When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Centralia Orthodontics calls this oral condition “hyperdontia.” Primary teeth are the first set of teeth that erupt in your child’s mouth, typically by the time they […]
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Proper Diet While Undergoing Orthodontics
Many people undergo orthodontic treatment during childhood, adolescence, and even into adulthood. Wearing orthodontic appliances like braces is sure to produce a beautiful smile. Though orthodontic treatments at Centralia Orthodontics are designed to accommodate your lifestyle, chances are you will need to make some dietary modifications to prevent damage to your braces and prolong orthodontic […]
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What If I Miss An Appointment Over The Summer?
If you are planning on taking a vacation this summer, we ask that you let us know ahead of time so that we may schedule your summer appointments more efficiently. We also encourage patients and their parents to be proactive in determining when they make their summer appointments. If you will be gone for an […]
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Not-so-sweet Sweets: The Five Worst Candies To Eat During Orthodontic Treatment
Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors with spasms of sugar-filled joy, but if you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment at Centralia Orthodontics to straighten your teeth, then these sweets are not so sweet. While you may have a Willy-Wonka-sized sweet tooth, there are some candies you’re going to have to avoid while wearing […]
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, this solemn day has been marked on calendars since the end of the American Civil War as a day to commemorate both […]
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How To Floss With Braces
Braces are an important treatment for straightening teeth but can get in the way of your normal oral health care routine. In particular, it can be a real hassle to floss with braces. But flossing every day is important during braces treatment, so you will have to learn how to do it properly for 15 […]
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Wishing All Our Moms A Happy Mother’s Day!
“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” – Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their child’s visits to Centralia Orthodontics. Whether it’s driving their kids to regularly scheduled appointments or for “being there” while their child is in treatment, […]
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