A beautiful straight smile

What Types of Braces Are There?

  With so many teeth straightening options available today, it definitely can get overwhelming trying to decide which to choose. But don’t worry! This quick blog will discuss the characteristics of the five most common types and what sets them apart. What are the different types of braces? Through the years, braces have dramatically evolved. […]

Straight teeth improve your confidence and have health benefits

The Top 3 Surprising Reasons Why Straight Teeth Matter

Are you considering straightening your smile with orthodontic treatment? You have good reason to invest in yourself! A recent study revealed that almost 80% of patients who completed orthodontic treatment felt that teeth straightening was one of the most life-changing decisions that they ever made. For most teens and adults, the primary motivation to correct […]

Invisalign clear aligners alternative to braces

“I’ve Been Told I’m Not A Candidate For Invisalign”

How Invisalign Works: Invisalign is an alternative to braces that uses a series of plastic aligners to move teeth. We start with a virtual model of your teeth, and then program individual movements, in small increments, until an ideal virtual bite is achieved. We then plan what is called “overtreatment”, which exaggerates certain movements to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bellevue Invisalign smile

Bellevue Invisalign: An insider’s guide

Why should Schur Orthodontics be your Bellevue Invisalign practice? Because Schur Orthodontics meets all of prime selection criteria: Invisalign treatment is really just another form of orthodontic treatment, and Dr. Jeffrey Schur is a UW-trained orthodontic specialist who has dedicated his career to the finer points of tooth movement, including bite function and esthetics. Experience: Dr. […]

Safety of orthodontic appliances

Safety of Orthodontic Appliances

Why do I bring up safety of orthodontic appliances? Safety of orthodontic treatment and appliances is our main concern. There’s a movement in the dental laboratory world to require that patients be informed of foreign-made restorations, such as crowns and veneers. Some U.S. labs have their restorations made overseas, and that may mean that they’re not […]