Fairwood and Mercer Island Orthodontics

Your smile is what makes you, YOU! Your personality and qualities all shine through a smile. If your thinking of investing in your smile, we have various options from traditional braces to Invisalign. Invisalign treatment is a technique that straightens your teeth without braces, using a series of clear, removable aligners that are custom-modeled to fit your teeth. The virtually invisible aligners gradually re-position  your teeth into a smile of which you will be proud of. There are additional benefits to Invisalign, that can help you decide if Invisalign is right for you 1. Comfort:  Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign has no metal bands or wires. There is much less pain when it comes to Invisalign, compared to traditional braces. This means no cuts or scrapes on your gums and not wire that can potentially pop out.  2. Fewer Food Restrictions:  It is no secret the food restrictions that come with orthodontic treatment, specifically braces. There are ce...

Halloween is here! Pumpkins, ghost, costumes and candy all make up this fantastic holiday. The endless amount of free sugar will sure make you extremely happy, however for your teeth, that is another story. These sugary treats can affect your teeth in different ways, especially when it comes to orthodontic treatment and the overall health of your teeth. When the bacteria eat the sugar and leftover food in your mouth, a weak acid is produced. That acid is what can contribute to cavities and other problems. Halloween is about having fun, dressing up and eating candy. It’s important to stick to your routines and be sure to brush your teeth, floss and wear your retainer. Here is a rundown to all the types of Halloween candy and their impact on your teeth. Chocolate: Chocolate is so delicious, and one of the most popular types of candy given out on Halloween. Chocolate washes off your teeth easier than any other type of candy. Dark chocolate also has less sugar than regular milk ...

Myth: I can’t play sports with braces Truth: Having braces, does not mean you have to stop living your life! As long as you wear a mouthguard, braces should not stop you or your child from playing your favorite sport. Ask our staff for more information on mouthgurads. Myth: My teeth will remain straight permanently after treatment Truth : Orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign and braces are one of the most effective ways to straighten your teeth. However, your teeth will start to drift back to the original position if you do not wear your retainer as recommended by your orthodontist. Or you may notice your teeth begin to shift as you grow older. Myth: My dentist says he can give me braces Truth: Pause and consult with an orthodontist. While all orthodontist are dentist, a very few percentage of dentist are also orthodontist. An orthodontist is a dental specialist in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. Orthodontists must success...

As an orthodontist in Fairwood and Mercer Island, we are pleased to have the opportunity to provide families with the highest quality orthodontic care using the latest technology. Back to school checkups and visits are important because once a patient goes away for school it’s easy to forget your retainers and relapse. Maintaining regular appointments are important because it also helps keep up with oral hygiene. Another great thing about back to school checkups is that Orthodontist and Dentist can see things that may be hard for patient to see on themselves. Lastly, it’s also important to make sure patients are happy with their current smiles and their retainers are fitting well. Open communication with parents and patients is a vital element to effective orthodontic care. After all, customer service is our main focus. We encourage our patients to be curious and to ask questions. This empowers patients and enables them to have complete awareness throughout treatment.

Welcome to our blog! At Chorak Orthodontics, are pleased to have the opportunity to provide families with the highest quality orthodontic care using the latest technology in Mercer Island and Fairwood-Renton, Washington. Open communication with parents and patients is a vital element to effective orthodontic care. After all, customer service is our main focus. We encourage our patients to be curious and to ask questions. This empowers patients and enables them to have complete awareness throughout treatment. Our mission is to create healthy beautiful smiles. We offer a few different types of braces, including Self-Ligating Braces, Invisalign and In Motion bite correctors. Self-Ligating Braces: In the case of your more traditional braces, the orthodontist uses elastics to keep the archwire on the bracket. In self-ligating braces, the archwire is held in place by the bracket itself by closing a small, spring-loaded door. Benefits: Better efficiency at visit...