BURIEN
WEST SEATTLE
September 14, 2015
Back to School with Braces
It’s hard to believe, but the summer season is fading away and the brand new school year is underway. Returning to school while wearing braces will be a new experience for many of you. The good news is that you’re certainly not alone. Many of our patients’ new school attire includes braces. Our Seattle orthodontist
August 20, 2015
How To Keep Your Breath Fresh
Tips & Tricks From Your Local Seattle Orthodontist Dr. Peralta, your local Burien and West Seattle, WA orthodontist recognizes that many of his patients are concerned about bad breath while wearing braces. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a common problem that can cause embarrassment and concern. Keeping your mouth fresh while wearing braces,
July 16, 2015
You & Your Fantastic Elastics
If you’re like most people, nothing about stringing your mouth up with rubber bands should feel natural. Moreover, while it is easy to understand the work that the metallic brackets and wires of your braces are doing, it is a bit less obvious what the elastics that you’re given are meant to accomplish alongside them.
July 7, 2015
Do I Really Need to Wear Retainers for the Rest of My Life?
Our patients regularly tell us they are surprised to learn they have to wear retainers for the rest of their lives. We wanted to offer a little scientific insight about why retainers are a necessary part of your orthodontic treatment. In order to learn why it is recommended to wear retainers for the rest
June 23, 2015
Are Kids Getting Braces At A Younger & Younger Age?
Our Seattle orthodontist, Dr. Jorge Peralta, is often asked by people he meets why it seems like kids are getting braces at a younger and younger age. Although it may seem like a more recent trend, we wanted to write a blog to let everyone know whether this is really happening or not. While
May 14, 2015
Seattle Summer: Our Top 10 Favorite Things To Do
Now that winter is behind us, the team at Orthodontics of Burien is looking forward to the summer season when we can be outside enjoying the great outdoors! Seattle is a true outdoor mecca with loads of fun things to see and do. We’d like to dedicate this blog post to share with you some
April 27, 2015
Braces Now vs. 30 Years Ago: What’s The Difference?
We meet people every day who had braces when they were younger, and due to various reasons, are now getting braces again as an adult. After seeing examples of braces used today, we often hear, “braces have changed so much!” The pictures below illustrate the differences between the types of braces used in the 1980s
April 16, 2015
Loose Brackets: What To Do
Our Seattle WA orthodontist Dr. Jorge Peralta and his staff believe that successful treatment and great results happen when our patients are educated about orthodontics and know what to expect during treatment. When you first had your braces put on, we talked to you about taking care of your braces so that you can go
March 23, 2015
Peralta Perks: Our Referral Rewards Program!
Do you know we have a referral rewards program for patients who refer their friends and family to Dr. Peralta? It works like this: As a way to show our appreciation for spreading the word about our Seattle orthodontic practice, we offer a $50 treatment credit or gift card to both our patient and
March 13, 2015
Retainers 101: How To Keep Them Clean
Even though getting your braces removed is a momentous occasion, your orthodontic treatment does not end the day you get your braces off. This is when the retention phase of your treatment starts. The retainers we provide you with are used to hold your teeth in their new positions while the gums, ligaments and bones
