HAWKS PRAIRIE ORTHODONTICS

130 Marvin Road SE, Suite 111
Lacey, WA 98403. 360-464-2502

OLYMPIA ORTHODONTICS

405 Cooper Point Road, Suite 104
Olympia, WA 98502. 360-339-5273

The Hawks Prairie & Olympia Orthodontics Blog

At Hawks Prairie Orthodontics, we utilize only the best orthodontic treatment techniques. We combine state-of-the-art technology in a comfortable and caring environment to build beautiful smiles. Please use this blog and our web site to learn more about Invisalign (invisible) braces, Damon System braces, iBraces, and traditional orthodontic care.

130 Marvin Road SE, Ste 111 Lacey, WA 98503 | 405 Cooper Point Road, Suite 104, Olympia, WA 98502

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Why Invisalign? From Dr. Ehrmantrout


Are you interested in straightening your teeth, but aren't interested in doing so through conventional orthodontic treatment? Dr. Ehrmantrout and our staff would like to recommend Invisalign!

Invisalign aligners are customized, clear aligners used to straighten teeth quicker and with fewer office visits than traditional braces.

Here are a couple of questions you may have:

Why would I want Invisalign?

Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, brushing and flossing are no problem. They are also comfortable, with no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment. And no metal and wires usually means you spend less time in your doctor's office getting adjustments. Invisalign also allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan when you start so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

How does it work?

You wear each set of aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move — little by little, week by week — until they have straightened to the final position Dr. Ehrmantrout has prescribed. You'll visit Dr. Ehrmantrout- about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months and the average number of aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.

Call us to schedule your free initial consultation and find out if Invisalign is right for you!
Lacey 360-491-4884
Olympia 360-352-6376

Monday, March 21, 2011

How important is your smile? From Dr. Ehrmantrout


With our Hawks Prairie Orthodontics office in Lacey, Washington and our Olympia Orthodontics office in Olympia, our expert orthodontist and talented staff are committed to excellent in orthodontics and we aim to provide patient-oriented care with your best interests in mind.

Dr. Ehrmantrout and team know having a beautiful smile is important to you. And it's important to us, too.

And speaking of smiling, in a new poll conducted by Glamour Magazine, people were asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?

Well, 44 percent of folks out there are choosing teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of a person’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

As a native of Olympia, Washington, Dr. Ehrmantrout is an orthodontist dedicated to providing beautiful smiles in a comfortable, caring, and convenient environment. Give us a call to schedule your free initial consultation today!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Access your account—any day, any time, anywhere!


Access to your account, 24/7. Sounds simple and convenient, doesn’t it?

Patients at Hawks Prairie Orthodontics enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website. You can look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

You, too, may sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button on our homepage. Please give us a call at 360-491-4884 if you have any questions about getting started! Or, you may ask us on Facebook!

Monday, March 7, 2011

Braces & Photoshop



This is an awesome way to get rid of your braces in your pictures! Adobe Photoshop is amazing and you can get a free trial! Anyone out there getting photos professionally done, you can request them do this to your pics instead of getting braces removed!