As any parent can attest, the early childhood years are a time of rapid development. It can seem like every day your child learns something new or outgrows another pair of shoes. Your little one’s oral and facial development is no different. It’s because harnessing this growth can be so
Decades ago, when someone wanted to straighten their teeth, metal braces were really the only option and treatment was mostly reserved for teeangers. That’s why the stereotypical image that comes to mind when someone says “braces” is of a teen with a mouth full of metal. Thanks to advances in
More and more teenage patients at Straight Smiles opt for Invisalign Teen instead of braces. While both treatments are effective, it really comes down to the patient’s lifestyle, personality and needs. For many, Invisalign Teen is the preferred option. As a general dentist practicing orthodontics only and a Kelowna Invisalign dentist,
Local businesses, including restaurants, have been hard hit by the coronavirus shutdown over the last few months. An easy and delicious way to help, if it’s within your means, is to patronize area restaurants. Being that Dr. James Scramstad is a general dentist practicing orthodontics only, we thought we’d highlight some of
As a Kelowna braces provider, we get a lot of questions about braces pain. As Dr. Scramstad, a general dentist practicing orthodontics only, tells his patients, you should never feel real braces pain and true orthodontic emergencies are extremely rare. However, there are times when your teeth and gums will be
To our valued patients, We are excited to announce that our office will be open to patients again on Tuesday, June 2nd! 🎉 We can’t believe it’s been over 2 months since we have last seen you in the office, and we have missed you a lot! We want to thank you
Can Invisalign fix an overbite? Can braces fix a crossbite? These are the types of questions Dr. James Scramstad gets a lot. Of course, it’s because when a patient comes to Straight Smiles, their main concern is whether or not their orthodontic issue can be remedied. Well, thanks to Dr. Scramstad’s
Keeping kids active while they’re at home is so important. It’s good for their physical and mental health. Plus, moving around is fun and it burns off some of that excess energy. Yet as a father himself, Dr. Scramstad knows dreaming up new activities can be a struggle. That’s why
As you may know, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scramstad and our team made the hard decision to temporarily close our office in an effort to help stop the spread of the virus. Yet, while we’re doing our part to encourage social distancing, just know, our phone lines and
