Annual Thankful Turkey’s Contest

Over the past few weeks, we have been running our annual Thankful Turkey contest. This is one of our favorite contests because at Bruner Orthodontics we are thankful each and every day for the way our patients and families support us, year after year.  We live in such a beautiful community and are blessed with so many things in our lives that it would be difficult for us to think of just one or two to write down and share. But many of our patients have accepted the challenge, reflecting on what they are thankful for and writing their thoughts on paper turkeys which are now hanging throughout our office, for all to see.

 

As the holiday approaches, we wanted to share just a few Thankful Turkeys that touched our hearts. We will be randomly selecting a winner shortly after Thanksgiving and that winner will receive an iPad mini.

We hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful. If you or anyone you know is considering orthodontic treatment with braces or Invisalign, come see us at Bruner Orthodontics in Redmond, WA or Duvall Orthodontics in Duvall, WA for a complimentary consultation.

What Are YOU Thankful For? – Turkey Contest Update

The leaves are starting to fall and the holiday season is quickly approaching. This means that it’s time for our “Thankful Turkeys” contest! There are so many things in life that we have to be thankful for. Giving thanks makes people happier and more resilient, it strengthens relationships, it improves health, and it reduces stress. We here at Bruner Orthodontics are extremely thankful for our patients, their wonderful families and the opportunity we have to build relationships with them both every day. Every patient is our office can participate! When you are here, simply write what you are thankful for on our Turkey Entry and you’ll be on your way to winning an new ipad! We will randomly select our winner in December!

All About Doctor Helgen

Dr. Bruner’s associate Dr. Lindsey Helgen, who has been a part of our team for 2 years now, is an incredible orthodontist who Dr. Bruner hand picked to work hand in hand with him on all of our patients.

Dr. Helgen has had extensive training making her an expert in her specialty of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. She provides comprehensive orthodontic care with braces and invisalign and loves treating patients of all ages.

Dr. Helgen was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and graduated from Bellevue High School. An avid Husky fan since birth, she attended the University of Washington, where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She then decided to pursue her dental education on the East Coast, attending the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, in Philadelphia. With a passion for orthodontics from an early age, Dr. Helgen was thrilled to be selected for specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her Certificate in Orthodontics.

Dr. Helgen has always enjoyed giving back to the community. During dental school, she planned several blood drives, health fairs, and multiple fundraisers for various charities. She also regularly provided dental screenings and oral health education for homeless women and children in the Philadelphia area throughout dental school and her orthodontic residency.

Dr. Helgen is passionate about orthodontics and is committed to providing the best care possible for her patients. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, Washington State Dental Association, Washington State Society of Orthodontists, and the Seattle King County Dental Society. Dr. Helgen is actively involved in continuing education. Dr. Lindsey Helgen and Dr. Matthew Bruner work together to diagnose and treat all of their patients. In this way they have double the diagnosing expertise, more available chair time for their patients, and can provide outstanding care for all of their patients at every appointment.

When Dr. Helgen is not delivering smiles at Bruner Orthodontics or Duvall Orthodontics she enjoys traveling, skiing, running, and spending time with her fiance Steve and her family.

Dr. Bruner Gives Mouthguards to the Bruner Orthodontic Athletes

Last week, some of our Bruner Orthodontics athletes stopped by the office to receive their free custom fitted mouthguard from Dr. Bruner. One of our mission statements here at Bruner Orthodontics is to build lasting relationships with our patients and their families. One of the ways Dr. Bruner and the Bruner Orthodontics staff do this is by giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

If your child is participating sports, especially sports where the potential to be hit by a ball or another player is present, a mouthguard should be considered a necessary piece of equipment. According to the American Dental Association, about 10 to 20% of all sports-related injuries involve the mouth or face. We like to help our patients avoid injury whenever possible. Take a look at some of the pictures we took  with our athletes!

You can also take a look at some of our other fun office events that we hold for our patients on our Bruner Orthodontics Facebook page.

If you or anyone you know are thinking about orthodontic treatment with braces or invisalign please give our office a call. We will be more than happy to schedule you a complimentary consultation!

Instructional Videos Just For You!

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

Movie Day 2014 Winners!

Movie day was just a little over a month ago and we already cannot wait until next year! This year, we watched the premiere of How To Train Your Dragon 2. The day was full of laughs, smiles, prizes and tons of fun!

One of our mission statements here at Bruner Orthodontics is to build lasting relationships with our patients and their families. We integrated this into our event by creating some fun contests for our patients to participate in. One of the contests involved our photo booth that we had set up outside of the theater. We asked kids to use some of our fun props, go into the photo booth and take the best photo they possibly could and post that onto our Facebook wall. The picture with the most likes was the winner of the first ipad! Below is the winning picture:

Emily and Sarah were pretty excited when they found out their picture won:

Our second contest involved posting something fun on our Facebook wall about movie day for all to see! Dr. Bruner randomly selected that winner and boy was he excited!!

Summertime is here!

Schools out and the weather is getting better and better as the days go on! Summer vacation is officially here!

Many kids go to sleep-away camp, travel, or visit family for a large part of the summer. Here are some helpful tips to help handle most orthodontic emergencies while you are away:

 As a general rule, always refer to your “No No Food List” if you have any questions. You should call your orthodontist when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can’t take care of yourself. Common issues include broken appliances, poking or sharpness from brackets and wires, and general soreness. While we always recommend that you consult us if you experience these issues, you may be able to temporarily solve many problems yourself until you’re able to visit our office. 

 The following solutions may help relieve discomfort:

• General soreness: When you get your braces on, it is very common for you to feel general soreness in your mouth, and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for three to five days. This can be relieved by rinsing your mouth with a warm saltwater mouthwash. Dissolve one teaspoonful of salt in 8 ounces of warm water, and rinse your mouth vigorously. If the tenderness is severe, take over the counter ibuprofen or other headache/pain relief medication.
• Poking wire: Placing wax on the poking edge of the wire is a great way to alleviate the discomfort. 
• Loose bracket or band: If your bracket or band is still attached to the wire, you should move it over to the next stable bracket and put wax on it. If the bracket comes out entirely, wrap the bracket in a tissue or put it in a baggy. If you still are in discomfort, call your orthodontic office for further assistance.

 

*Feel free to stop into our office during normal business hours to pick up extra wax!*

 Remember, after alleviating your discomfort it is still very important that you call your orthodontic office as soon as possible to schedule a time to repair the problem. Most important, stay calm and know that these things do happen and you can still have fun! Hope everyone has an amazing summer time!

If you know anyone that is interested in braces or invisalign and would like to set up a consultation, give our office a call at 425.883.3353

 

Schools Out For Summer! Let the T-Shirt Contest Begin!

Only 5 Days Left Until Movie Day!

 

Have you reserved your spot for How to Train Your Dragon 2?

You still have time and we’d love to have you!!

Place: Woodinville AMC Theatre

Who: Active patients + 1 guest (additional tickets are available for purchase)

When: Saturday June 14th, 2014

Doors Open: 9:00 AM

Prizes Start: 9:30 AM

Movie Starts: 10:00 AM

Pick Up: 11:45 AM

You can register for your tickets here. There is a password that is required so please call our office to obtain that.

Here are a few important tips before the big day:

1. Arrive early so you can get the best seat!
2. Wear your Bruner Ortho T-Shirt so you are eligible for popcorn, soda, and TONS AND TONS OF PRIZES! (If you need a shirt, please stop by our office before Wednesday to pick one up.)
3. Be in your seats by 9:30 so you are able to claim your prize (you must be present in your seat to win the raffle prizes!)

4. Like our Duvall and Bruner Orthodontics Facebook pages for updates on contests for this event and practice events in the future!

 We cannot wait to see all of you at the movies! Take a look at some of our pictures from last years movie day here!

We would like to Thank all of our Local Sponsors for our 2014 movie day!

Pink-a-Bella Cupcakes

ZoeYogurt in Redmond

Redmond’s Bar and Grill

Canyons

Agave

Ben Franklin

Red Robin

The Commons

Great Harvest Bread Company

 

If you have any questions about movie day or any questions about orthodontics, give us a call at 425.883.3353.

Great Turnout For Our 5th Annual RDH Lecture!!

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!