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At Pacific Northwest Orthodontics, we know orthodontic emergencies are neither convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Mark Sundberg and our team are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call our Tacoma, WA office when you experience severe pain […]

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Dr. Mark Sundberg and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in Tacoma, WA and relaxed, we want to know how you’re all spending your summer! […]

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they range from community parades and large scale gatherings to concerts, fireworks displays, and smaller scale celebrations among family and friends. For some people, July 4th […]

Orthognathic surgery is surgery to correct a wide variety of abnormalities of our patients’ jaw and teeth. The surgery is often done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment. While the patient’s appearance may be significantly improved as a result, the primary purpose of the surgery is to correct functional problems including but not limited to: Unbalanced […]

You may have noticed that we specialize in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. And while most people we talk to have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics part of the title. Today, Dr. Mark Sundberg and our team thought we would explain the difference. While orthodontics entails the management of tooth movement, […]

If you are wearing braces and are planning a vacation, our team at Pacific Northwest Orthodontics would suggest that you be prepared. We put together a list of items that will be handy to have with you at all times while you are out of town. They include: Toothpick, flosspick, or other interdental cleaners Travel […]

If you’ve been hiding your smile because you have crooked teeth or gaps between your teeth, it’s time to consider orthodontic treatment with Dr. Mark Sundberg. Preparing for treatment is an important part of getting the smile you want. Basic exams The first step of preparation is the examination. An oral exam and X-rays taken […]

“The purpose of all war is peace.” – Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American flags being waved in the air on a beautiful day in late May, that is what Memorial Day is all about. It is a […]

Our office strives to bring you the latest and greatest in orthodontic techniques and technologies. Being on the cutting edge of the industry is important—it ensures you, as our patient, are getting the best orthodontic treatment you possibly can while keeping costs down! The goal of a high-tech office is three fold: to have effective […]

These days it’s becoming more and more common to see adults at our Tacoma, WA office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you can see them! Treatment with Invisalign is effective and aesthetically pleasing for all ages, but adults have certainly taken to them. For some it may be […]