Hi, I’m Dr. Phil Doleac from Magic Smiles Orthodontics. Lately I’ve noticed an increasing number of ads both on television and in print media extolling quick smiles in a very short period of time, sometimes without ever seeing the doctor. I’d like to provide a little perspective. I find it quite amazing when I reflect back on the profession of orthodontics for the last 20 years. When I began my career orthodontics was all about headgear, extractions, and braces. With current technology, most of it developed by NASA and the space program, I am able to treat virtually without taking out teeth while developing a broad natural smile that is stunningly beautiful. One of the newer developments in orthodontics is the Invisalign treatment system. With Invisalign, I can provide patients with a much more positive experience. As some of you may know, one of my sons played in the NBA

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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 Beaverton, Portland, and Scappoose, OR communities! 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 the road to your #magicsmile! #magicsmiles #orthodontics #bestpatientsever #braces #invisalign #newsmile About Orthodontics Beaverton Portland Scappoose OR | Magic Smiles https://magic-smiles.com/about-orthodontics

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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 not getting the results you’d like, a water flosser might be just the tool you need to help make your cleaning routine easier and more effective. Plaque and tartar can be a real problem when you wear braces. Cleaning around braces and wires can be a challenge, and it can be difficult to get floss between your teeth and close to your gums, even with special threaders or floss designed to slip behind your wires. But ignoring bacteria and plaque build-up can lead to cavities, weakened or discolored enamel, and gum problems. Fortunately, a water

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 one menu that will suit all vegetarians. Specific vegetarian diets can allow for many different options: Vegan—a plant-based diet which excludes meat, fish, dairy, and egg products Ovo-vegetarian—includes eggs as a dietary option, but no dairy Lacto-vegetarian— includes dairy as a dietary option, but no eggs Lacto-ovo-vegetarian—a meat-free diet which allows both dairy products and eggs If you are a pescatarian, who eats fish on occasion, or a flexitarian, who sometimes includes meat in a meal, your menu options are even broader. So let’s look at the big picture—a healthy vegetarian diet is really more

If your child has just gotten braces, chances are it’s a good time to brush up on dental hygiene! Why now? What’s different? And how can you help? Let’s take a few minutes and explore these timely questions. Brushing and Flossing Are Especially Important with Braces There’s no getting around it, it’s harder to clean teeth with brackets and wires. But it’s essential to pay attention to dental hygiene. When bacteria and plaque start building up, your child is at risk for gum disease, cavities, and tooth discoloration. Gingivitis This early stage of gum disease is the result of gum irritation caused by plaque. The gums become red, swollen, sore, and can bleed or start to recede. With proper brushing and flossing, gingivitis can be eliminated, along with the risk of developing more serious gum disease. Tooth Decay One of the major reasons for cavities is the erosion of enamel