Another blood drive? Yes! There is a constant need for blood of various types in our community, so we periodically host blood drives to make it convenient for folks to donate. That’s why on Thursday, January 21st, a mobile donation unit from Bloodworks Northwest (Formerly Puget Sound Blood Center) will be stationed in our parking lot from […]
7 Tips to Host An Awesome Holiday Party Lights! Family! Desserts! The holiday season can be an exhilarating time! But, for many, it can also be a tad on the stressful side – especially when it comes to entertaining. Each year, there seems to be more pressure to host the perfect party … and with […]
Helping the Homeless In Our Community We feel very strongly about being an active part of the Seattle area community, and we’ve found that many of our patients and families share that value. Last spring Tina suggested that when we do our next meal distribution we should also distribute personal supplies in backpacks. As the end of the school […]
My dental study club held its annual continuing education retreat last weekend. This year we decided to stray from dental topics and set our sights on quality of life issues, including general health. One of our speakers was Joe Piscatella, a well-published author and entertaining proponent of a healthy heart lifestyle. Joe underwent coronary bypass […]
Of course, all of us at Schur Orthodontics enjoy working together in providing you with best in orthodontic treatment and customer service. Beyond that, we find much reward in supporting various non-profit and charitable organizations that provide needed goods and services throughout the Puget Sound region. The following are charitable organizations that we currently support: Seattle Ronald […]
When is the right time for a child’s first orthodontic visit? The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that a child’s first orthodontic visit, or evaluation, should occur no later than seven years of age. This is an age when children are in the mixed dentition stage, meaning that their bite consists of both adult and primary teeth. […]
Congratulations, you have a baby on the way! Did you know it’s very important to maintain good oral health during pregnancy? Research suggests that women with periodontal (gum) disease may be at risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such giving birth to a pre-term or low-birth weight baby, reports the AAP and EFP. As you can see, […]
In Seattle we are fortunate to have two fantastic sports stadiums that are ideally located for pregame dining and socializing with friends and fellow fans. My wife and I are big Sounders fans, and we like to head to Seattle a few hours early to go for a long walk and then take part in the […]
Do you rely on online reviews when purchasing a product or choosing a service provider? We do! We really appreciate seeing first-hand accounts when choosing products to order for the practice, deciding where to eat lunch, and more. Bellevue orthodontic patients are no different! We hope they choose us–and your reviews of our services could […]
