Roos Orthodontics Great Bike Give Away!

Dr. Bryan Roos and the staff at Roos Orthodontics are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Great Bike Give Away! You and a friend could win a brand new bike from our friends at Gerks Ski and Cycle, Redmond.

All you have to do is call us to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Roos before December 20, 2011! Click on the image above, print it out, and bring it to your consultation and you will be entered to win a bike! We will be drawing the winning card on January 3, 2012.

Good luck!

Happy Thanksgiving from Roos Orthodontics!

Dr. Bryan Roos and team would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. It's a big food holiday, so be careful what you eat with those braces! If you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we'd encourage you to send them along or call our office and ask how.

Gobble Gobble!

Ask Dr. Roos: "I got my braces. Now what?"

We love when patients ask us that question! Now that you’re wearing braces, it’s just as important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen as you did before prior to your orthodontic treatment.

Braces are known to trap food particles and make it difficult to brush or remove plaque, which is why Dr. Bryan Roos and our team at Roos Orthodontics recommend that you brush and floss after every meal. We also encourage you to use a proxabrush to help with the smaller areas where your toothbrush doesn’t reach. We encourage the use of fluoride rinse as well; just ask us for a recommendation!

When your braces are initially placed, your teeth are likely to be very sensitive. You may experience discomfort for up to 3 or 5 days, which is why we encourage you to eat soft foods during that time. Remember, the less pressure you put on your teeth, the less discomfort you will have.

You may also be thinking, “Okay, so what can I eat?” We would encourage you to avoid eating sticky, hard, crunchy or chewy snacks that can stick to your teeth.

Dr. Roos and team will tell you it’s crucial to regularly check your braces for bent or loose wires and brackets. In the event of a loose/broken wire or bracket, please call our Redmond, WA office immediately to schedule an appointment for repair.

Lastly, in addition to visiting Roos Orthodontics during your orthodontic treatment for adjustments, you should visit your dentist for professional check-ups and teeth cleaning appointments about every six months, or as recommended by your dentist.

Questions? Please let us know below or on our Facebook page. You may also give us a call!

What are you up to this November?

Believe it or not, we’re almost in full holiday mode! But before you go celebrating, Dr. Bryan Roos and our team at Roos Orthodontics want to know: What are your plans for November? Do you have plans for Thanksgiving? Are you planning a winter vacation? If so, we’d love to hear all about it!

You may share your stories with us below, or by posting on our Facebook page!

–The team at Roos Orthodontics

Cold season is here, from Roos Orthodontics

Cold and flu season is here - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and coughing. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks.

To promote a healthy and clean environment, Dr. Bryan Roos and our entire staff give a great deal of attention to sanitation and sterilization in our Redmond, WA office at all times, as well as following all requirements for sterilizing instruments and work surfaces. For the protection of other patients and our staff at Roos Orthodontics, we always ask that patients reschedule their appointments if they have any type of cold or illness that can infect others.

And remember to constantly wash your hands and avoid contact with those who are ill! Stay healthy!