Oral Hygiene – Bruner Ortho http://www.brunerortho.com Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:30:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.4 Instructional Videos Just For You! http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/instructional-videos-just-for-you/ http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/instructional-videos-just-for-you/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2014 15:16:43 +0000 http://brunerortho.wordpress.com/?p=1554 Do you ever have any questions about why you wear elastics, broken brackets or maybe some good brushing techniques? We have now taken our Bruner Orthodontics instructional videos that we have here in our office and put them on our website for you to have access to 24/7! Now you have your instruction...

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Do you ever have any questions about why you wear elastics, broken brackets or maybe some good brushing techniques? We have now taken our Bruner Orthodontics instructional videos that we have here in our office and put them on our website for you to have access to 24/7! Now you have your instructional videos to access from your home or while you’re on vacation!

BRUSHING TECHNIQUES

ELASTICS CLASS II OVERJET

DELCACIFICATION (The importance of keeping your teeth clean)

THE DAMON SYSTEM (What we use in our office)

BROKEN BRACKETS

FOODS TO AVOID

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Great Turnout For Our 5th Annual RDH Lecture!! http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/great-turnout-for-our-5th-annual-hygiene-night/ http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/great-turnout-for-our-5th-annual-hygiene-night/#respond Wed, 28 May 2014 17:41:22 +0000 http://brunerortho.wordpress.com/?p=1498 Our 5th Annual RDH (registered Dental Hygienist) Lecture was fun and educational too! Thank you to everyone for coming out and sharing a great night of continuing education. Dr. Bruner and the team at Bruner Orthodontics value working with our local dental professionals. Our annual lecture was packe...

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Our 5th Annual RDH (registered Dental Hygienist) Lecture was fun and educational too! Thank you to everyone for coming out and sharing a great night of continuing education.

Dr. Bruner and the team at Bruner Orthodontics value working with our local dental professionals. Our annual lecture was packed with the best dental hygienists  that are providing the best care to their patients and constantly trying to learn more about dentistry. Dr. Matt Bruner and Dr. Lindsey Helgen lectured on the evolution of orthodontics for quality results and compared contemporary practices using the Damon System and Invisalign. Esteemed members of the Bruner Orthodontic Team and the Duvall Orthodontic Team were present too. We had a wonderful evening of camaraderie, good fun and great continuing education. The venue was at Matt’s Rotisserie in Redmond and the turn out was excellent! Thank you all for your feedback and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!

You can take a look at some pictures from our fun night in our 5th Annual Hygiene Night Album on our Facebook page.

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We want to thank Invisalign for their help in putting this evening on. Did you know that Bruner Orthodontics and Duvall Orthodontics are Invisalign Premier Providers! That means that we are robust invisalign users that can provide you with the best invisalign results. If you or anyone you know is interested in braces or invisalign, please have them give our office a call at 425.883.3353 so that we can set up a complimentary consultation!

 

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Spring is here and we here at Bruner Orthodontics wanted to share with everyone all of the fun events and contests that we have coming up here in the next few months!

HOT SHOT CONTEST

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All of our hot shot winners have been practicing their basketball skills over the past few weeks. They all will be coming back into our office next week for our final shoot out and the winner will get an ipad mini! These contestants made it into this contest by being great patients which entails: coming on time to appointments, wearing elastics, good oral hygience etc. When they came in for their appointments over the past few months, they got to take a shot on our Bruner hoop and now all those winners are coming back to show off their skills! Take a look at the fun from last years final shoot out here.

If you were a hot shot winner and have been invited to come back for our final shoot out, RSVP here!!

 

MOTHER’S DAY CONTEST

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner. All of our patients are going to be writing a nice post card to their mom’s and we will be decorating our walls with those sweet words and bright colors. Take a look here at the fun post cards we got to have up in our office last year Once Mother’s Day gets closer, we will be sending those post cards out to all of the mom’s. We also will be randomly selecting a winner and that winner will receive dinner and a movie for two!

Be sure to like our Bruner Orthodontics Facebook page for updates on these contests as well as many other fun summer events that we will have taking place!!!

If you know of anyone that is interested in invisalign or braces, we’d love to have them come in for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Bruner. If you have any questions on these events on in general, please give our office a call at 425.883.3353.

 

 

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A Big Thank You From Dr. Bruner http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/a-big-thank-you-from-dr-bruner/ http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/a-big-thank-you-from-dr-bruner/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:16:48 +0000 http://brunerortho.wordpress.com/?p=1328 As you may know, Dr. Bruner is leaving with his family this weekend to travel on a mission trip with Overlake Church to a little temporary settlement in South Africa. This very impoverished community in Cape Town has a high HIV/AIDS population and many parentless children. His mission is to educate ...

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As you may know, Dr. Bruner is leaving with his family this weekend to travel on a mission trip with Overlake Church to a little temporary settlement in South Africa. This very impoverished community in Cape Town has a high HIV/AIDS population and many parentless children. His mission is to educate and promote the importance of good oral health. His kids are going to help with the after kids programs and teaching brushing and flossing.

Many of you have kindly donated and Dr. Bruner has asked me to communicate this message to those offices and families: “Thank you to everyone that has graciously provided supplies and donations to help positively change the lives of these individuals. Your generosity will make an immediate difference in the lives of these kids and their families . You all are truly making a difference and thank you so much for helping us serve others. Thanks again for your kindness.”

Dr. Bruner will be bringing supplies donated by some local offices with him to aid in his mission of bettering the lives of the less fortunate. A special thank you to:

– Dr. Lui’s Office – Eastside Pediatric Dental Group

– Dr. Carrie Bohm’s Office

– Dr. Pauley & Dr. Cave’s Office – Brookside Dental

– Dr. Cahoon’s Office – Family Dentistry Bellevue 

– Dr. Badr’s Office – Bear Creek Family Dentistry

– Dr. Eckland’s Office – Redmond Smiles

– Dr. Stephanie Su – Redmond Kids Dentistry

– Dr. Traxler’s Office – Redmond Family Dentistry

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If you have any questions about Dr. Bruner, his trip, or if you know anyone that would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Bruner, give our office a call at 425.883.3353.

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Dr. Bruner's Amazing Opportunity http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/dr-bruners-amazing-opportunity/ http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/dr-bruners-amazing-opportunity/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2013 22:51:53 +0000 http://brunerortho.wordpress.com/?p=1322 “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime” which is exactly what Dr. Bruner and Overlake Church will be doing at the beginning of October. Dr. Bruner and his family have the opportunity of going on an amazing mission trip to South Africa. ...

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“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime” which is exactly what Dr. Bruner and Overlake Church will be doing at the beginning of October. Dr. Bruner and his family have the opportunity of going on an amazing mission trip to South Africa. They will be going to temporary settlement called Overcome Heights with Overlake Christian Church (OCC). OCC is partners with Living Hope ministries, a Christian organization dedicated to improving and saving the lives of Cape Town’s impoverished. Dr. Bruner will be providing the less fortunate with quality dental care as well as a valuable oral health education.

Dr. Bruner has his church, his family and friends supporting him during this amazing opportunity. We wanted to reach out to our dental family and ask you for your support on this mission. All donations will be used towards items needed to improve the lives of these people. Anything that you donate, Dr. Bruner will match dollar for dollar!!

If you wish to give financially towards Dr. Bruner’s mission, it can be dropped off at our office. Our office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 425.883.3353.

Dr. Bruner and the team at Bruner Orthodontics sincerely thank you and deeply appreciate your contribution!

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Get Entered Into Our Great Patient Contest! http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/get-entered-into-our-great-patient-contest/ http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/get-entered-into-our-great-patient-contest/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:21:41 +0000 http://brunerortho.wordpress.com/?p=1276 You may have noticed our wall of great patient winners in our office. Have you ever wondered how you can make it onto this wall? There are just a few simple key requirements that have to be met to get your name into our drawing! Have good oral hygiene: Make sure you are brushing your teeth twice a d...

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You may have noticed our wall of great patient winners in our office. Have you ever wondered how you can make it onto this wall? There are just a few simple key requirements that have to be met to get your name into our drawing!

  1. Have good oral hygiene: Make sure you are brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time and flossing once a day. A beautiful smile comes from clean healthy teeth!
  2. Be on Time: We want to make sure that we provide the best service for all of our patients and that means that our schedule needs to run on time. Our great patients can help us fulfill that by being on time to their appointments.
  3. No Broken Brackets: Refer back to our No-No Food List if you have any questions on foods that may break a bracket.
  4. Elastic Wear: We want to give you that beautiful smile you deserve and wearing your elastics as prescribed is a key factor in achieving that!

If you stay on top of completing all 4 of these tasks, this will aid in shorting treatment time and better results! On top of that, you won’t have any cavities and no white spots!

Every week we will do a drawing and the winner will receive two movie tickets!

If you ever have any questions about any of these topics, refer to our office policies here or please give us a call at 425.883.3353. Here at Bruner Orthodontics, our entire staff is singularly focused on trying to help you achieve the best results. Click here to take a look at what some of our patients have said about their experience.

If you or anyone you know is interested in braces or invisalign, we would love to set up a complementary consultation for you to meet Dr. Bruner!

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Healthy Mouths, Healthy People http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/healthy-mouths-healthy-people/ http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/healthy-mouths-healthy-people/#respond Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:33:43 +0000 http://brunerortho.wordpress.com/?p=939 In an article released by Sun Sentinel, researchers are finding that gum health is a strong indicator of overall health and vitality. In fact, periodontal disease (infection of the gums) can cause a spread of bacteria possibly leading to heart or kidney disease. They also found that it can also serv...

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In an article released by Sun Sentinel, researchers are finding that gum health is a strong indicator of overall health and vitality. In fact, periodontal disease (infection of the gums) can cause a spread of bacteria possibly leading to heart or kidney disease. They also found that it can also serve as a “red flag” of pre-existing diseases.

What are the two best ways to maintain healthy gums and teeth? Maintaining a balanced diet and developing good oral hygiene habits are proven techniques. Sun Sentinel suggests choosing foods that have omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and taking in plenty of calcium. In terms of oral hygiene, it is important to visit your dentist for regular cleanings every six months, brush your twice a day, and floss once a day.

Having previously served as a dentist in the US Army Dental Corps, Dr. Bruner works hard to ensure that every patient is educated and encouraged to have excellent oral hygiene. Simply put: he wants every patient to obtain a beautiful, healthy smile. If you would like to see a listing wonderful dentists in the area, please visit our Community Involvement Page.

Interested in a Complimentary Consultation? Click here.  Or Call 425-883-3353

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How Do I Get My Children to Take Care of Their Teeth? http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/how-do-i-get-my-children-to-take-care-of-their-teeth/ http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/how-do-i-get-my-children-to-take-care-of-their-teeth/#respond Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:17:22 +0000 http://brunerortho.wordpress.com/?p=859 Often times, the topic of dental hygiene can get lost in that long list of things we mean to teach our kids. It can slip through the cracks as we call out “look before you cross the street,” or “wash your hands before you eat!”  There is a saving grace however: it’s never too late to have a conversa...

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Often times, the topic of dental hygiene can get lost in that long list of things we mean to teach our kids. It can slip through the cracks as we call out “look before you cross the street,” or “wash your hands before you eat!”  There is a saving grace however: it’s never too late to have a conversation about good dental hygiene, and it makes a lasting impact.

So how do we have this conversation without putting our kids to sleep? A great way to get started is to explain what happens when we forget to brush. Many doctors will refer to plaque as “sugar bugs” when they are explaining it to a child. It is the sugar we eat that draws in these bugs, and it is the plaque on your teeth that comes out of them. Good brushing can prevent this, as well as making healthy food choices.

As the kids are brushing, teach them the 2 rule:  two minutes, twice a day. It’s great to brush with them, showing them how to make small circles around each tooth.  Flossing can occur once daily, and you’ll want to show your child how to make a “C” shape around the tooth.

As your child starts to lose their teeth, avoid yanking a loose one. Kids have come up with elaborate techniques over the years, such as slamming a door with floss tied to the door knob and tooth, but this should not be encouraged. To avoid broken roots and possible infection, let your child know its okay to gently wiggle the tooth but nothing more than that.

As you celebrate sweet little moments with your child like the loss of the first tooth, or a visit from the Tooth Fairy, remember to also slip in these lessons to ensure they a have long lasting, beautiful smile.

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Big Thank You from Rosa Parks Elemantary! http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/big-thank-you-from-rosa-parks-elemantary/ http://www.brunerortho.com/uncategorized/big-thank-you-from-rosa-parks-elemantary/#respond Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:35:01 +0000 http://brunerortho.wordpress.com/?p=849 Last week, Dr. Bruner paid an exciting visit to Rosa Parks elementary to teach on oral hygiene! At Bruner Orthodontics, we like to have fun and to teach the children of our community about healthy habits for life. Everyone had a great time, and the kids most enjoyed seeing a couple of their peers in...

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Last week, Dr. Bruner paid an exciting visit to Rosa Parks elementary to teach on oral hygiene! At Bruner Orthodontics, we like to have fun and to teach the children of our community about healthy habits for life. Everyone had a great time, and the kids most enjoyed seeing a couple of their peers in doctor masks and gloves! Our office just received a beautiful thank you note from the students, and we just wanted to say thank you in return!!

Dr. Bruner visits many schools throughout the year so keep your eye out, yours could be next!

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