BURIEN
WEST SEATTLE
January 31, 2019
Floss Like a Boss: Tips for Beating Plaque with Braces
As your Burien and West Seattle orthodontist, Peralta Orthodontics wants you to be prepared for the adjustments to your diet and oral hygiene that come with braces. Due to their construction, traditional braces can make flossing and brushing with standard tools difficult. The key to navigating oral hygiene with orthodontics is knowing which alternative tools
December 13, 2018
Holiday Oral Health: Braces Edition
The holiday season brings with it tidings of good cheer, heaping amounts of delicious foods, and candied treats. While there is nothing wrong with a person who has braces to partake in the good cheer or to enjoy a feast or two, when that person indulges in candied treats, it could put their teeth at
October 23, 2018
Seattle’s Best and Safest Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating
On any given day of the week, kids running from door to asking for candy be a cause for alarm, but on All Hallows’ Eve, it’s acceptable. Yet, just because it’s acceptable doesn’t mean that you must proceed without caution. If you want to worry less about your kids’ safety and enjoy the night with
October 1, 2018
Braces & Fall Sports – 4 Important Safety Tips
If you have kids, you understand that the arrival of fall does not just mean back to school – it also means the start of school sports and activities. Football, soccer, field hockey and other fall sports teams have all already begun practicing in preparation for that first big game, which is exciting but nerve
August 22, 2018
How Effective Are Mail-Order At-Home Aligners?
Many patients, mostly adult, who are looking for a quick and easy way to realign a slightly crooked smile tend to consider the newly popular mail-order, at-home clear aligners, but not without some good questions. These systems are frequently touted as a way to save money while still gaining the benefits of premium orthodontic care
August 3, 2018
How to Make the Most of Summer in Seattle
Summer is an easy, breezy season when you can play and enjoy the beautiful outdoor splendor of Seattle. It’s also a great time for you or your child to start orthodontic treatment. Schedules are often more flexible, making it easier to keep appointments as well as grow accustomed to new appliances without the pressure of
June 4, 2018
What Kind of Toothbrush Should I Use With Braces?
Once your West Seattle orthodontist puts braces on your teeth, you’ll be well on your way toward the straight and healthy smile you deserve! While it does take a little time to adjust to having braces, before long, you’ll be completely used to wearing those appliances on your teeth. Importance of Oral Hygiene Oral hygiene
May 18, 2018
Are Orthodontists Dentists? And Other FAQs
With so many patients seeing our Burien and West Seattle orthodontist to improve their smiles, we’ve answered many questions here at Peralta Orthodontics over the years. Because we’re often asked if orthodontists like Dr. Peralta are dentists as well, we thought we’d answer that question here in case it’s something you’re wondering about. We’ve also
March 2, 2018
Dr. Peralta Named Seattle Met Top Dentist for 2018
Even though the new year has just begun, 2018 is bound to be one of the best years yet for Peralta Orthodontics because Dr. Peralta has earned the distinction of being named a 2018 Top Dentist by Seattle Met magazine! This is the fourth year in a row that our Seattle orthodontist was named a
December 21, 2017
What Is The Difference Between Orthodontic and Dental X-Rays?
When a patient is at our office for his or her first visit, Dr. Peralta will carry out a thorough oral examination to detect any current or potential problems with the teeth and jaws to determine if the patient can benefit from treatment. A part of this first visit may include us taking X-rays so
