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Invisalign treatment for kids and teens
I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials for Invisalign or clear aligners for adults, but is it okay for kids and teens? You bet! In our...
Jan 26, 20221 min read


The future of dentistry is here. Fillings without a shot!
Imagine bringing your child to the dentist for several fillings that are performed without pain, needles or drilling. CO2 lasers are...
Jan 26, 20221 min read


Fun brain science for kids Vision & optical illusions
Vision is a great topic to facilitate kids learning about how their brain and body works. Most people think vision is just about a clear...
Jan 26, 20221 min read


Preventing tooth decay in baby teeth
Tooth decay can begin as soon as your baby’s teeth come in. Decay that is left untreated can lead to cavities and cause pain and/or...
Dec 3, 20211 min read


So many reasons to smile this season
If you have orthodontic insurance, a flexible spending account or an HSA, a new smile with braces or Invisalign is a great way to make...
Dec 3, 20211 min read


Solo parent travel
There are many reasons that a parent would be the solo adult when traveling with children. Single parents obviously fall into this...
Dec 3, 20214 min read


WasteWise Holiday Tips!
Practicing waste prevention and waste reduction in our daily lives is a great way to reduce carbon impact and protect our environment....
Dec 3, 20211 min read


Magical Human Milk
Pregnancy and postpartum are often times of immense pressure, when a parent is taxed with a new level of hypervigilance to ensure their...
Dec 3, 20212 min read


Vision toys and games
Vision is much more than just “20/20.” It is a combination of sub-skills which can be learned and developed. Each of these entertaining...
Dec 1, 20211 min read


Waterbirth
Waterbirth is a wonderful, safe birth option. In a setting with trained professionals, it can offer an empowering, gentle way to give...
Dec 1, 20212 min read


Halloween doesn’t have to be all about sugar
Like many of you, our Halloween looked a little different last year. I was originally a little sad that my kids weren’t going...
Oct 11, 20212 min read


Back to school with braces
With school back in session, here are a few things to help make your braces experience safe and healthy with just a little bit of effort:...
Oct 11, 20211 min read


Great news for travelers in the Willamette Valley
The Eugene Airport now offers more airlines and flights than ever before. In addition to Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines,...
Oct 11, 20213 min read


Sports vision training: an edge for athletes
Athletes need to make split-second decisions, have quick responses, and see the game better than their opponent. This is where sport...
Oct 11, 20211 min read


True or false: Households are the biggest source of food waste in Lane County.
True: Households are the largest contributors to food waste in Lane County, followed by consumer-facing businesses like restaurants and...
Oct 11, 20211 min read


The birth experience with a midwife
When you’re pregnant, you’re faced with all kinds of options and decisions to make about how you want to labor. One of the biggest...
Oct 11, 20212 min read


When back-to-school clothes shopping...
Consider the environmental impact The trendy outfits are adorable and hard to resist buying for your child, especially when they beg for...
Aug 5, 20211 min read


Tooth knocked out before its time?
Here’s what to do. With summer in all its glory, more and more time is spent outside in beautiful weather. Playgrounds, skateparks and...
Aug 5, 20211 min read


Smiling through summer
It's easier than you might think. Many people think they can’t afford braces or Invisalign to get the smile they have always wanted. But...
Aug 5, 20211 min read


Nitrous oxide now a pain relief option during labor
While many people know about nitrous oxide use in dental procedures, this inhaled gas is used around the world to ease labor pain. It is...
Aug 5, 20212 min read
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