Kids and contact lenses
Young people generally do very well with contact lenses. Your 12-year-old daughter might not share your affinity for fashion eyewear. Or,...
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- Aug 9
- 2 min
Transitioning from summer fun to back-to-school
After months of spontaneous summer fun, it can be a challenge for families to get back into a back-to-school routine...a little planning...
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Don’t say it, don’t say it…
It’s the topic of conversation at all your recent BBQs and playdates, and it’s held a steady spot in global news for months. Okay, we...
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Your cat’s lifestyle: in or out
Being a cat owner includes looking out for the behavioral and social needs of one’s feline friend. For some, this means their cat will...
- Jun 15
- 3 min
A contract for teen drivers
Having a newly minted driver in your household is equal parts exciting and terrifying. Having a contract that outlines expectations and...
- Jun 14
- 1 min
Does your child need glasses?
When it comes to your child’s vision, perhaps they can put into words if there are changes, but many times not so much. A lot of the...
- Jun 14
- 1 min
Life after braces
When one of our patients gets their braces off, we have a celebration. We play the Celebration song by Kool & the Gang, of course, and...
- Jun 14
- 2 min
Information Age: when and how to talk to kids about current events
It seems we can’t turn on the TV or look at our phones these days without a barrage of images and information that can be frightening,...
- Jun 14
- 1 min
Get outdoors with your canine friend
Enjoy the best of the Pacific Northwest this season, by taking your trail buddy with you on outdoor adventures. To keep them safe: Choose...
- Apr 1
- 1 min
Online teeth straightening kits
The commercials make them look enticing, but you’re better off with a local orthodontist. When it comes to oral health care, safety and...
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Financing a vehicle purchase
How best to make a big purchase when the whole world seems more expensive. Aside from a home, a car is one of the biggest financial...
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Allergies are no sneezing matter
Living in the grass seed capital of the world is no sneezing matter for thousands of allergy sufferers in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The...
- Apr 1
- 2 min
When to spay or neuter
Refined recommendations change the timeline Puppies and kittens are adorable! But spend a day in a shelter and you’ll likely be moved to...
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Spring clean your pet items
Keep your pet safe and healthy by cleaning their bowls, toys, accessories and other supplies. Get rid of old, expired medications. After...
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Flex your empathy muscles
Bullying has long been a part of schoolyard politics, but social media has given new power to would-be bullies and others. Seemingly...
- Jan 26
- 2 min
A love letter to our cars. Why do we love them so much?
As Americans, we spend a lot of time in our cars. And time means life: from that super careful drive home from the hospital with your...
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Flossing with braces
We get it: flossing when you have braces with wires and brackets is a challenge. All those nooks and crannies, plus navigating around the...
- Dec 9, 2021
- 1 min
TikTok trends that can hurt teeth
We love TikTok as much as our teen patients do, with it’s fun videos, catchy songs and some-times educational content. But dangers lurk...
- Dec 9, 2021
- 3 min
Discussing finances with your family
As we celebrate the holiday season together and start into the new year, many of us think about our resolutions and intentions. If you...
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
Stuck in the car? Use the time to your advantage.
If you find yourself parked in a school pick-up line, you might as well put that time to good use. Many moms spend hours in their cars,...