Straight Smiles Kelowna

🎃 Happy Halloween from your Straight Smiles Kelowna team! 🎃

📣We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new aligner company we are working with to expand our treatment options for our amazing patients!

Today, we’re giving a big shout-out to Nazar as he starts his journey with this aligner system! 🎉

Feel free to reach out to learn more about this new aligner option and find out which one might be right for you!

Thank you for your honest feedback! It is always greatly appreciated having your reviews 🫶🏼. We strive to make your experience a great one.

Little recap team pic and snippets from MOPC 2024 Wild Wild Best Party ft. and ! Thank you to for organizing and hosting! What a great party 🎉. If you’ve never been to this orthodontic conference, you’ve got to sign up for next year!

We are OUT of OFFICE from Oct 10-15! Our staff will be attending a continuing education convention in Scottsdale, AZ. The clinic will re-open on Oct 16! See you then. We apologize for the inconvenience.

BIG TRUTH! 👆🏼✨
Your orthodontic treatment is customized just for you! No two smiles are the same. 😁 We are here to help!

Share this with someone who is in braces with you!

🌟 In honour of Orthodontic Health Month we Introduce Our Patient of the Month Contest!🌟

We’re excited to recognize our amazing patients who make our office a bright and happy place! This month we’ll select one outstanding patient who has shown great commitment to their orthodontic journey, whether it’s keeping up with their appointments, maintaining excellent oral hygiene, or just bringing positive energy to our office.

**How to Enter:**
✅1. FOLLOW
Or Straight Smiles Kelowna page

✅2. LIKE this post

✅3. SHARE this post with a friend tagging them in the comments

🏆 The lucky winner will receive a special gift basket with local goods!

Let’s celebrate your orthodontic journey together!

📅 Entries will be accepted until the last day of the month.

Good luck to everyone! 🍀

📒Surviving the First Week of Braces: 5 Essential Tips!

🟢Tip 1 - Embrace the Soft Foods
Stick to Soft Foods 🥣
-Your teeth might be sensitive, so go for soups, mashed potatoes, yogurt, and smoothies to keep meals easy and painless.

🟢Tip 2 - Wax is Your Best Friend
Use Orthodontic Wax 🛡️
-Got a pokey wire or rough bracket? Apply orthodontic wax to protect your cheeks and gums from irritation.

🟢Tip 3 - Stay on Top of Oral Hygiene
Brush & Floss Like a Pro 🪥
-Braces can trap food, so be diligent with brushing and flossing. Consider using an interdental brush or water flosser.

🟢Tip 4 - Rinse with Salt Water
Soothe with Salt Water 🌊
-Mouth feeling sore? A saltwater rinse can help reduce inflammation and ease discomfort.

🟢Tip 5 - Be Patient, It Gets Better
Stay Positive! 🌟
-The first week can be tough, but hang in there! You’ll get used to your braces, and it will all be worth it for that perfect smile.

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✨ Transformation Tuesday ✨

Swipe ➡️ to see the incredible journey of one of our amazing patients! After 11 months of dedication and braces, they’ve achieved a stunning new smile. 😁🎉

From the first day of braces to the final reveal, we’re thrilled to share their beautiful transformation with you all. This is what hard work and commitment look like! 💪🦷

Book a consultation with us today—no referrals needed!

Can you match this energy?! 😎 We hope you are enjoying your summer so far! Your Straight Smiles team is back in office this week! Contact us if you have any minor bracket or wire emergencies. See you soon ☀️

Happy Birthday to our team member, Kerry today! See her first thing when you walk in the office, always big smiles to greet you! We are thankful for all that you do for us and all the delicious goodies you bake for us, too!😊 We hope you have a wonderful day.

✨ **Transformation Thursday!** ✨ Check out this incredible 22-month journey with braces! Our dedicated patient followed every step, and the results speak for themselves. Choose us for your orthodontic treatment and achieve the smile you’ve always dreamed of.

It was Dr. Scramstad’s birthday on Saturday! We wish him a very Happy Birthday and many more great birthdays ahead!🎈 🎊🎉 Cheers to another year doc! Enjoy your summer vacation and time off!

Birthday celebrations commence! Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Dental Assistant, Vanessa today! We also celebrated Dr. Scramstad’s birthday who’s birthday is on the 13th! Thank you to our Dental Receptionist, Kerry who baked this beautiful cake! 🎂 🎈

Happy 50th Anniversary, La Bussola! 🎉 It was an honour to celebrate this milestone with you. The food was incredible, as always. We’re inspired by your journey and only 7 years behind you from our 50th! Cheers to many more years of success and delicious memories! 🍽️

Creating a Fast and Efficient Appointment Experience:

1. **Give us 48 Hours**: Please notify us at least 48 hours in advance if you need to reschedule your appointment. This helps us accommodate other patients efficiently.

2. **Coordinate Family Appointments**: If multiple family members need appointments, coordinating their visits helps streamline your experience and optimize our clinic flow.

3. **Notify Us If Running Late**: If you anticipate being late, give us a call promptly. Depending on the delay, we may need to reschedule your appointment to maintain our schedule.

4. **Call Us for Treatment Details**: Have questions about your treatment or upcoming visits? Give us a call! We’re here to clarify any details and ensure you’re fully informed.

5. **Fill Out Required Information**: When booking online, ensure all required information such as health history, current dentist, and insurance details are filled out. This helps expedite the booking process and ensures we have all necessary information for your appointment.

By following these tips, we aim to create a smooth and efficient appointment flow for both our patients and our team, ensuring you receive the best care possible.

Wishing a very Happy Birthday today to Cathy from our Dental Admin team! A big milestone birthday for her today! The team enjoyed a big potluck / bbq last week to celebrate. We hope you’re having a great weekend of camping and fun, Cathy🎉🎉🎉

More braces on this week for our patients! Congrats to everyone who got their braces on!

Another successful braces adjustment! We love catching up with our patients and ensuring they receive the best care! Our patient, Gage showing off some big smiles 😎.

A big Canucks fan came in this week! Rockin’ the colours for good luck. Anyone else?! 🟢🔵

Big grins from Kaelyn as she just got new braces! 😁

Our job is to coach our patients throughout their treatment to keep up good oral hygiene practice, stress the importance of avoiding hard, crunchy, and sticky foods to avoid bracket failures, and to keep you motivated to get finished faster! Come in to our office to book an appointment for braces or aligners, or if you have any questions at all about orthodontics. We do not require any referrals to get started.

New braces for Markus!✨ Wishing all the best for the start of your new braces journey! You rocked your first appointment!