What are the benefits of Invisalign®?
A popular option for straightening teeth at Pacific Northwest Orthodontics, Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile, and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, and more. Invisalign, which is different from traditional braces, works by applying a series of clear, retainer-like aligners in order to eventually move your teeth […]
Myths of Orthodontics
The stereotypical braces wearer – in middle school, with a mouth full of metal brackets – has led to numerous myths about orthodontics that discourage many people from getting the dental care they need. Dr. Mark Sundberg and our staff would like to put some of these myths to rest. Myth 1: Orthodontic treatment is […]
Best Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a smelly mouth. There are many ways to reduce or eliminate bad breath, some are definitely more effective and longer lasting than others. Check out ways […]
The Clear Benefits of Invisalign®
Straighter teeth is something many people desire. A nice smile is one of the most attractive things about a person. However, wearing a mouth full of braces for two, three, or more years can be a major pain, both literally and figuratively. Luckily, there is another option. Invisalign is an alternative to traditional braces. Learn […]
It’s a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on which everyone would celebrate the New Year. At midnight people would yell, holler, and blow horns to scare away the evil spirits of the previous […]
Invisalign® Q&A
It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But Dr. Mark Sundberg and our team at Pacific Northwest Orthodontics know that braces have come a long way from the early days of orthodontics, so much so that these days, options are available […]
Pacific Northwest Orthodontics: In the Community
Here at Pacific Northwest Orthodontics, Dr. Sundberg and our team like to make our community smile, in and out of the office. This holiday season, we teamed up with our local Pierce County food bank, Emergency Food Network, for our third-annual food drive, to share some of our good fortune to those in need. Emergency […]
Dreaming of a stunning smile without using braces?
Most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And if you’ve thought about straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about doing so with traditional orthodontic treatment, Dr. Mark Sundberg and our team at Pacific Northwest Orthodontics want you to know there is another option – Invisalign®! Invisalign is an ideal solution for most […]
How does AcceleDent® make orthodontic treatment more efficient?
Patients who need to get orthodontic treatment are often concerned about how long they will wear their braces. Dr. Mark Sundberg will tell you the good news is, is there is a solution for any patient who wants to minimize the time he or she needs to wear braces. AcceleDent is a device that uses […]
What is early intervention?
Many developing orthodontic problems can be intercepted and corrected if diagnosed and treated at an early age. Dr. Mark Sundberg and our team at Pacific Northwest Orthodontics recommend children have their first orthodontic evaluation no later than age seven, or younger if the front four permanent teeth have replaced the baby teeth. Early treatment, also […]