Seattle Humane Society Pet Food Drive 2016

Pet Food Drive For The Humane Society (CLOSED)

Why support the Seattle Humane Society? We asked ourselves the very same question, and in our opinion Lawrence from the Seattle Humane Society says it best: One specific reasons for our conducting the pet food & supplies drive is that we all love pets, and recognize their value to those in the community who benefit from […]

Madeline wins Schur Orthodontics Eastside Community Crawl Gift Card

Schur Orthodontics Community Crawl Winner!

The Schur Orthodontics Eastside Community Crawl has a winner! The Community Crawl was a big success, and we’d like to thank all of you who participated. The winner has received her $300.00 Bellevue Collection gift card, just in time for the season, if you know what I mean! The card is good at the shops […]

Take a selfie, then use the Brace Yourself app to preview yourself with braces.

How Would I Look With Braces?

Have you ever wondered what you would look like with braces? Are your kids nervous about going to the orthodontist because they can’t envision their new smiles? Sometimes being worried about how we’ll look in braces can hold us back from taking that first step. Well, never fear, there truly is “an app for that!” Whether you’re considering braces for your […]

Dr. Schur with patient during initial orthodontic evaluation visit.

About Your Initial Orthodontic Evaluation Visit

The purpose of the initial orthodontic evaluation appointment is to: Get to know the orthodontic team and for them to get to know you. Learn whether orthodontic treatment would be beneficial, and if so, how. Learn about potential treatment options, treatment duration, and cost. Determine whether you are comfortable with the orthodontist, the staff, practice culture and atmosphere, and […]

Girl having fun winner

Fun Stuff Going On At Schur Orthodontics!

Isn’t it always fun at Schur Orthodontics? Of course it is! But this month we have some especially fun events going on that you are encouraged to take part in. Keep reading… What kind of fun events? The Eastside Community Crawl is like an online scavenger hunt (but quick and easy) where you visit local businesses’ websites to […]

To floss or not to floss? The importance of flossing has recently been questioned.

Flossing: Important or Not? [Infographic]

  There has recently been some controversy over the importance of flossing – is flossing really necessary to maintain healthy teeth? Despite conflicting reports, dentists defend keeping flossing a priority. Don’t toss your floss into the trash just yet – there are several sound reasons to keep flossing a part of your daily oral care routine. According […]

Self-ligating braces and evidence-based care

Self-Ligating Braces: Do They Deliver What’s Promised?

What are self-ligating braces (brackets)? Self-ligating brackets feature a sliding gate or door that holds the wire in place, as opposed to the colored elastic ties that are used with traditional braces. The are manufactured and marketed by various orthodontic supply companies. Like traditional brackets, they are available in metal and clear versions. What advantages […]