What makes teeth crooked?
Dr. Mark Sundberg and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and swallowing Premature loss of baby teeth, which causes teeth to drift and shift Poor breathing airway caused by enlarged adenoids or tonsils […]
How to Avoid Delays During Your Orthodontic Treatment
Our patients at Pacific Northwest Orthodontics hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment visits to help. Today, Dr. Mark Sundberg and our team thought we would provide some tips on how you can stay on track in regards to your treatment plan time. […]
What causes crooked teeth?
Teeth erupt crookedly for a number of reasons that range from genetics to mouth deformities and serious oral diseases. When extra teeth or abnormally large teeth create a malocclusion (crookedness or misplacement of teeth), the culprit is usually genetic in nature. Other inherited traits involve jaws that are too small to accommodate a full set […]
When You Need Immediate Care, We are Here for You
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 […]
Tell us about your summer!
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! […]
Happy Fourth of July
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 […]
What is orthognathic surgery?
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 […]
What is dentofacial orthopedics?
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, […]
Going on vacation? Remember these simple tips!
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 […]
Are you ready for orthodontic treatment?
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 […]