St. Patrick’s Day: Celtic Pride, Green Shamrocks, and Lucky Charms!

“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time — a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must be St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not Irish, how do you go about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? It’s easy: You just put on one […]

Does My Child Need Two-phase Orthodontic Treatment?

Two-phase orthodontic treatment involves two separate and distinct periods that your child receives orthodontic treatment. It allows your son or daughter to begin early treatment of bite and jaw problems, in order to reduce the dental issues he or she experiences later on. Two-phase treatment with Dr. Andrew Lasley can improve how well the second […]

Going Beyond Braces

A top provider of braces in Renton WA, we aren’t just concerned with straightening your teeth and giving you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. We are also committed improving the oral health and the well-being of all our patients. Dr. Andrew Lasley and our team strive to serve our patients by educating them about […]

The Transformation of Valentine’s Day

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine’s Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Emperor Claudius II and secretly married young men and their brides after the emperor had declared it illegal because only single, young men could be […]

How to Protect Your Braces During Sports Activities

Proper mouth protection is recommended by Lasley Orthodontics when you participate in any sports activities. If you wear braces, protecting braces becomes essential. Injuries to your mouth can not only damage your teeth, but your braces could break and cut open your lip. Full Facial Guards Full facial guards are often used in football and […]

What Role Do Elastics (Rubber Bands) Play in Orthodontics?

Wearing orthodontic braces may be the best choice for correcting your teeth and improving your smile, and that’s why you’ve come to see Dr. Andrew Lasley at Lasley Orthodontics. Braces, which consist of brackets and wires, work by gently applying pressure to the teeth, and that pressure causes them to move into the correct position. […]

What is a Water Pick and Do I Need One?

Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and those patients of ours undergoing orthodontic treatment with full-bracketed braces, water picks use powerful tiny bursts of water to dislodge food scraps, bacteria, and other […]

I Got My Braces. Now What?

You’ve taken the first step toward a healthier and more beautiful appearance by getting braces at Lasley Orthodontics, and you’re probably wondering what comes next. The first week is the period of biggest adjustment, and there’s a lot to learn in this short time. Don’t worry; in a few short days your braces will feel […]

New Year’s Eve

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Lasley Orthodontics included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, with over-the-top celebrations taking place in dozens of countries. The Gregorian […]

Why Should I Visit The Dentist During My Treatment?

So, you just got your braces on, and you’re wondering why you should continue visiting your general dentist since you’re seeing Dr. Andrew Lasley every other month. Patients always ask us if they should continue to see their dentist while in orthodontic treatment. In short, the answer is yes. Today, we thought we would share […]

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