Five Perks of Following Your Orthodontist on Social Media

Five Perks of Following Your Orthodontist on Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok are all social media apps we find ourselves, and our teens, browsing throughout the day. These social media platforms provide easy access to our friends, family members and even celebrities we follow. These platforms are also a practical way for patients to connect and stay up to date with their … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Overbites

Everything You Need to Know About Overbites

Many people think the sole purpose of braces is to provide a straight, aesthetic smile. While braces definitely correct crooked teeth, they are also imperative for fixing misaligned bites. It is super important to your overall oral health for your jaws to line up properly. Misalignment of the top and bottom jaws can cause chewing … Read more

5 Tips for Keeping Track of Your Retainer

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After months of wearing braces or clear aligner trays, you finally have the smile of your dreams! And now that you know what your best ‘Magic Smile’ looks like, you of course want to keep it that way. That is where your retainer comes into play. Dr. Doleac will provide you with a retainer to … Read more

Have your candy and eat it too

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With the #awesome spark clear aligner system, you can eat your candy without having to worry about breaking wires and brackets! Are you ready to get started? Give us a call to schedule your complimentary exam! #magicsmiles #magicsmilesorthofam #adultorthodontics #straightteeth #orthodontics #aligners #smilemore #newsmile #happy #perfectsmile

Dr. Phil Doleac has been an orthodontist for more than 30 years

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Dr. Phil Doleac has been an orthodontist for more than 30 years and has created thousands of beautiful smiles in the Portland, OR community! Patients of all ages have come to trust Dr. Doleac and our team with their smiles, as well as their self-esteem! Call us today to schedule your complimentary consultation and start … Read more

Water Flossers and Braces

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You devote a lot of energy to your orthodontic treatment. Appointments, rubber bands, adjustments, cleaning (so much cleaning)—and why? Because you know that your attractive, healthy smile will be well worth the effort. But if you find that keeping your teeth and braces clean requires more time and energy than it should, and you’re still … Read more

Power Chains

By now, you’re very familiar with the basic building blocks of your braces. Brackets, wires, and ligatures are no mystery to you. But suddenly, you’re hearing a brand new term—“power chains.” What exactly are these power chains, and why does your orthodontist think you need them? Let’s see how power chains are *linked* to your … Read more

Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind

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If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes enough protein, as well as any nutrients that are primarily available in animal products, takes planning, and there’s no one-menu-fits-all solution. Why? Because there’s no … Read more

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