While pain in your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, can be due to things like excessively chewing gum or an injury, when it’s frequent and combined with other symptoms, which we’ll get to shortly, it’s a sign of a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD or TMD). As a general dentist practicing Orthodontics only, Dr. James
As a Kelowna Invisalign dentist, Dr. Scramstad has been using Invisalign for 15 years – since 2005 – and has treated over 800 patients with aligners (that’s a lot of smiles!). The treatment has become increasingly popular among our patients and for good reason. Invisalign is a convenient, comfortable and virtually
We know keeping the kids entertained during the winter can be a challenge but the cold weather doesn’t mean being stuck at home. At our Kelowna orthodontic practice, we get the scoop on all of the fun things to do in the Okanagan Valley from our patients and their families.
The holiday season is nearly here! That means festivities, family fun and, of course, delicious food. However, sometimes our Kelowna braces patients wonder, what can I eat after getting braces during the holiday season? The answer is, you can still eat most of the things you love with a few exceptions and
Aside from the results we achieve with our Kelowna braces and Invisalign, and the relationships we build with our patients, one of the things we’re most proud at Straight Smiles are our efforts to be carbon neutral. At our eco-friendly orthodontic practice, Dr. Scramstad and the team utilize high-efficiency lighting, rely on
If you recently learned you’re a candidate for orthodontics, you probably have a lot of questions about your treatment options. Do braces work faster? Is Invisalign worth it? What are the pros and cons of Invisalign vs. braces? How much does Invisalign cost? Well, we’re here to help! When you
We think about how food affects our health, we think about how food affects our happiness, and we think about how food affects our teeth; but, if we wear braces, we should also think about how food affects them. Braces are an investment in dental health, and to get the best results
Should I get orthodontic treatment with Dr. Scramstad to close the gaps in my teeth? We hear that question quite a lot from our patients. A space between the two front teeth is often considered lucky, for others, it’s unlucky. Some people say it’s the sign of being a good
Invisalign technology is a great option for patients that need all types of Orthodontic corrections. At Dr. Scramstad’s office we use Invisalign Aligners as well as braces and numerous types of dental appliances. At our initial consultation appointment, we will outline our custom treatment plan for you and explain the
