Is Trouble Brewing? Here’s the Scoop with Coffee and Your Candid Pro Aligners

March 21, 2025

Patient drinking coffee during Candid Pro treatment

If you love your morning brew but just started Candid Pro, you might be a little cautious about how your fix will affect your aligners. Will it be okay to enjoy coffee, or will it damage or stain them? The short answer is that it’s perfectly fine to indulge, but you have to be smart about when and how you enjoy a cup of joe. If you’re waiting for this blog to spill the (coffee) beans, continue reading. You’ll learn how to keep your aligners intact and stain-free without disrupting your coffee routine.

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Don’t Ghost Your Retainer: 3 Big Reasons to Keep Wearing It

March 7, 2025

Patient holding up their retainer after Candid Pro treatment

You made it through your Candid Pro treatment, you smiled through the soreness, and you survived the rigorous routine. But now that your teeth are finally straight, your dentist hands you a retainer? You might be thinking, “Do I really have to keep wearing this thing?” And the answer is yes! Here are three major reasons why skipping your retainer could undo all your hard work.

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Why Patients with Candid Pro Clear Aligners Still Need to Be Careful of Cavities

February 25, 2025

Placing clear aligner over the upper teeth

Candid Pro Clear Aligners give you a way to straighten your smile even without metal brackets and wires. Throughout the treatment, you’re likely to want to focus on making sure everything goes as planned by wearing your aligners for the required amount of time each day. However, you should also make sure that you’re still properly protecting your teeth from cavities. Here’s why tooth decay is still a major concern during the Candid Pro Clear Aligners process and how you can avoid it.

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Are Candid Pro Clear Aligners Still an Option If You Grind Your Teeth?

February 15, 2025

Holding two Candid Pro Clear Aligners in palm of hand

You’ve been wanting a straighter smile for quite a while now, so naturally, you’ve been considering Candid Pro Clear Aligners as a solution. However, you’ve recently discovered that you’re grinding and clenching your teeth at night; now you’re worried that this issue could disqualify you from getting clear aligners at all. But are these truly well-founded concerns? Here’s what you should know prior to making any decisions.

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Why are My Teeth Not Moving on Schedule with Candid Pro Clear Aligners?

January 16, 2025

A man holding a Candid Pro Clear Aligner

Candid Pro Clear Aligners are a faster, more efficient and more comfortable way to straighten your smile without the need for traditional braces, but sometimes your teeth may not move according to schedule. Here are a few common reasons why your treatment may be progressing slower than anticipated with aligners, and what you can do to get back on track!

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Can Candid Pro Work After You’ve Had Braces?

January 15, 2025

A woman holding an aligner in one hand and mock braces in the other

Even if you wore braces years earlier, your teeth may have shifted a bit since then. That fact could easily make you want to try a Candid Pro aligner treatment. Still, a question arises: would clear trays work when you already had braces? The good news is that you don’t need to stew over its answer; your Burien dentist will gladly share it. So, read on to learn whether Candid Pro can work after you’ve had braces.

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How Long Does Dental Implant Surgery Take?

December 19, 2024

A man at the dentist undergoing dental implant surgery

Restoring your smile with the help of dental implants is an exciting chapter in anyone’s life. With so much to look forward to, including the ability to eat a full diet, protect your remaining natural teeth, and confidently share your gorgeous grin with the world, it may feel like it can’t happen fast enough. But all good things come to those who wait, including your smile. Here’s what the dental implant surgery process looks like, and how long you can expect it to take!

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Facing the Grind: Dental Implants and Bruxism

December 11, 2024

A woman suffering from bruxism

If you plan to get dental implants, you can generally expect them to succeed. The posts’ success rate after ten years tends to be as high as 98%! Still, things get a bit trickier when you have both dental implants and bruxism. That latter habit will put your treatment at serious risk, making failure much more likely. If you’d like to learn why, just let your Burien dentist explain how bruxism affects dental implants in this primer.

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Dental Durability: What Makes Implants Successful?

November 12, 2024

Nose-to-neck view of woman framing smile with thumb and pointer with a tooth indicated as implant

Did you know that an estimated 500,000 dental implants are placed every year in the United States? These replacement teeth continue to gain popularity because their placement in your jawbone allows them to function as sturdy standalone structures, providing additional benefits over alternatives like dentures or dental bridges.

They’re so resilient that they have an incredibly high success rate of 95% or more and many experts consider them the best way to rebuild your smile. But what exactly makes them so ideal? Continue reading to learn about three factors that influence the durability of your dental implants!

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Top Dental Implant Terms You Should Know

November 10, 2024

Dental implant between molarsIf you’re ready to invest in dental implants to replace your missing teeth, a consultation with your dentist is your first step. During your appointment, your dental team may use unfamiliar words when explaining the treatment process. This can lead to confusion, and maybe even a little apprehension, if you don’t understand what your dentist is talking about. You don’t have to worry about any misunderstandings. Here are the top dental implant terms you should know before your consultation.

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