Every Day is Earth Day

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a time of change, and assertions that we needed to pay more attention to the Earth’s atmosphere were generally dismissed. But within a couple decades, it […]

Keep That Candy at Bay During Your Treatment

Now that you have braces, it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment, as Dr. Andrew Lasley will tell you. While we trust you will continue brushing and flossing on a regular basis throughout your treatment at Lasley Orthodontics, you also have to mindful of what you eat. While […]

What is Expected of Me During My Orthodontic Treatment?

We hear this question a lot at Lasley Orthodontics, and we don’t mind when patients who are eager to complete their orthodontic treatment ask us. After all, we know there is no better feeling than getting your braces off! During your initial consultation with Dr. Andrew Lasley, we will map out a specific treatment for […]

Play it Safe This Spring With a Mouthguard

It’s springtime and it’s again time to remind our patients at Lasley Orthodontics to protect their faces and pearly whites while out on the field with a mouthguard. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events annually. If you are […]

Love Your New Smile? Tell Us About It!

At Lasley Orthodontics, we proudly treat adults, teens, and children; no matter what your age, we believe you deserve a great smile. Our warm and welcoming team is known for their for their exceptional orthodontic skills. Always looking to improve to become the best orthodontist Renton WA. Dr. Andrew Lasley and our talented team have […]

Five Braces-Friendly Dinner Recipes

Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Lasley Orthodontics, Dr. Andrew Lasley and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. If cooking for children without braces is difficult, preparing meals for children with braces is especially daunting “Comfort food takes on a whole […]

St. Patrick’s Day: Celtic Pride, Green Shamrocks, and Lucky Charms!

“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time — a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must be St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not Irish, how do you go about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? It’s easy: You just put on one […]

Does My Child Need Two-phase Orthodontic Treatment?

Two-phase orthodontic treatment involves two separate and distinct periods that your child receives orthodontic treatment. It allows your son or daughter to begin early treatment of bite and jaw problems, in order to reduce the dental issues he or she experiences later on. Two-phase treatment with Dr. Andrew Lasley can improve how well the second […]

Going Beyond Braces

A top provider of braces in Renton WA, we aren’t just concerned with straightening your teeth and giving you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. We are also committed improving the oral health and the well-being of all our patients. Dr. Andrew Lasley and our team strive to serve our patients by educating them about […]

The Transformation of Valentine’s Day

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine’s Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Emperor Claudius II and secretly married young men and their brides after the emperor had declared it illegal because only single, young men could be […]

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