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Orthodontics

Meet Our Orthodontic Specialist, Dr. Hass

A Pacific Northwest native, Dr. Hass received her bachelor's degree in molecular biology from the University of Washington and her doctorate at the Oregon Health and Science's University School of Dentistry. A student at the top of her class, she now puts her skills to work at Light Dental, treating the look and feel of people's teeth just as her own smile had been fixed similarly as a child.

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Meet Our Orthodontic Specialist, Dr. Propp

Hailing originally from the Rockies, Dr. Propp earned his doctorate from the University of Utah School of Dentistry and continued his orthodontic training at the University of Colorado. He and his family moved to Washington in 2023, where he now helps patients in and around Puget Sound achieve their most confident smiles.

Meet Our Orthodontic Specialist, Dr. Lin

Born and raised in Taiwan, Dr. Lin received a scholarship to study in America, where she attended Columbia University and the Los Angeles School of Dentistry. She was later granted the International College of Dentists' Leadership Award, the Dr. Robert L. Vanarsdall Fellowship, and the William S. Kress Research Award. As a board certified orthodontist, she now serves the Washington area with a emphasis towards patient comfort and positive experiences.

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Consultation and Exam

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Our expert orthodontic team knows each patient is an individual and has his or her own personal needs. Therefore, we actively work to accommodate patients of all ages - both young and old. Our exams reflect this as they are designed around you and your treatment.

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The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child’s first check-up with an orthodontist be performed when an orthodontic problem is first recognized (usually around age 7). Why age 7, you may ask? By then, your child has enough permanent teeth for an orthodontist to evaluate the developing teeth and the jaws, which in turn can provide a wealth of information. AAO orthodontists are trained to spot subtle problems even in young children.

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There are generally three outcomes of an initial check-up:

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  • No treatment is expected to be necessary.

  • Treatment may be needed in the future, so the child will be followed periodically while the face and jaws continue to grow.

  • There is a problem that lends itself to early treatment.

 

While there are many orthodontic problems that orthodontists agree are best treated after all permanent teeth have come in, early treatment can be in a patient’s best interests if their problem is one that could become more serious over time if left untreated.

Ceramic braces are made of translucent (clear) material. They are barely visible, discreet, and produce great smile results.

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Ceramic braces consist of clear or tooth-colored ceramic brackets attached to the surface of your teeth with similarly colored metal wires and rubber bands, which provide more discretion.

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Since the amount of time required to fix the problems with your teeth using either ceramic braces or metal braces is the same, the only difference between the two orthodontic devices is the fact that one is metal and the other is ceramic.

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Ceramic braces are very effective at straightening your teeth. If you are in need of braces, talk to your orthodontist in Puyallup at Light Dental Studios Orthodontics to find out if ceramic braces are right for you.

Ceramic Braces

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Invisalign Clear Aligners

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Get to Know Us

Invisalign clear aligners fit your life; they don’t interrupt it. And at every stage, you’ll be able to see your progress and enjoy your smile as it transforms.

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Invisalign® straightens your teeth without wires and brackets, using a series of clear, customized, removable aligners. Using 3-D computer technology, these aligners are created to move your teeth gradually into place. They're virtually undetectable, which means hardly anyone will know you’re straightening your teeth. The best thing about Invisalign? You can take them out to eat, brush, and floss, so they have a minimal impact on your life!

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  • You'll wear each set of aligners for one to two weeks, as prescribed by your doctor.

  • You’ll probably schedule check-ups every three to four months to check on your progress and pick up the next batch of aligners. Fewer doctor visits mean more time to enjoy life.

  • When you start wearing each new set of aligners, you may feel a little extra pressure or discomfort for the first few days, which is totally normal.

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