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Hawks Prarie Orthodontics have a state-of-the-art facility to provide the latest in orthodontic treatment to their Olympia patients. Just see what their patients have to say!Dr. Ehrmantrout is very easy to work with and down to earth. I would recommend him to everyone!
-Breann H.

We love the friendly office staff and Dr. Ehrmantrout and his assistants are very professional. My son, Chase, and I feel very comfortable in their care.
-Lisa J.

He and his entire staff take the time to answer any questions we have. Even though my son is a new patient, I refer other patients to his practice because of his high patient care.
-Dan W.

The doctor is right to the point and doesn’t make you get the most expensive option.
-Susan J.

They are very helpful when my daughter needs to get in right away. They are very nice and very informative and my daughter really likes every one in the office. They make her feel very comfortable, and they get you right in and out.
-Al A.

He is gentle with our daughter and he takes his time with her. He explains things that we don’t understand.
-Marc T.

Dr. Zach knew my name, which made me feel like I was important. I was able to carry on a conversation with my "helper" and they answered any questions I had. There have been a couple of occasions where I did something to my brackets or wire and they were able to fix it right away without any hesitance.
-Erica M.

Max likes your staff and we feel comfortable taking him to a state of the art facility! It's a very comfortable setting!
-Janice P.

How much they use the latest technology with their orthodontics as well as their website and online patient profiles.
-Crystal H.

Everybody knows that smoking causes lung cancer, but did you also know that smokers and tobacco are susceptible to a variety of oral health problems at a faster rate than non-smokers?

It’s true! Smoking is responsible for almost 75% of gum disease in adults; and, similar to smokers, adults who smoke pipes and cigars, as well as those using smokeless tobacco, are just as susceptible to gum disease and other tobacco related health problems.

As soon as you use tobacco products, you become more likely to experience any of these oral-health problems:

• Oral cancer
• Gum disease
• Tooth loss
• Loss of bone in the jaw
• Gum recession
• Delayed/impaired healing process after oral surgery or any other treatment
• Decreased success rate of dental implant (tooth replacement) procedures
• Mouth sores
• Loss of your sense of taste and smell
• Bad breath
• Tooth and tongue stains

If you are interested in protecting your oral health we strongly recommend you quit using tobacco products! The following steps are recommended by the Surgeon General to help you quit smoking and using tobacco:

• Get ready – set a quitting date and remove all materials from your home, car and office
• Get support
• Learn new skills and behaviors
• Get medication and use it correctly
• Be prepared for relapse or difficult situations

For support, start with Hawks Prarie Ortho! We can help by recommending different options to help you quit, and above all we will support you throughout the quitting process. We are dedicated to helping you protect your oral health – and quitting smoking is significant step in the right direction.

Recently my staff and I attended the Damon Forum in Phoenix, AZ (Arizona) where we were able to learn more about the Damon product and the benefits it has for our patients. As you may already know, Damon provides patients with a more comfortable braces experience. Treatment times are shorter and Damon braces will straighten teeth with fewer extractions.

If you would like to learn more about the Damon System, please visit our web site, or contact our practice at 360-491-4884. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. If you’ve been treated with the Damon System, or are currently receiving treatment, let us know about your experience.

Don’t forget to check out our great pictures from the Damon Forum!

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Next we use special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. And since the aligners are virtually invisible, nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!

Dr. Ehrmantrout is a certified Invisalign provider. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, give us a call at 360-491-4884.