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When it comes to patient-doctor relationships, we believe that there should always be open and honest communication. This helps us better achieve the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted by always receiving your sincere feedback and by us giving you outlined directions that you should follow when you’re not at your orthodontist’s Tacoma office.

Invisalign is one of the most popular orthodontic treatments on the market, second only to traditional metal braces. And for good reason: Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible when worn and completely removable, making them a highly discreet and convenient option for orthodontic treatment. The technology for Invisalign has made huge advancements since it first came on the market, allowing us to use it to treat a wider range of orthodontic problems than ever, but there are still some conditions that Invisalign can't treat.

Did your child get braces or Invisalign Teen over the summer and are now heading into school with new orthodontic appliances? No need to worry or be nervous, Douglas Knight Orthodontics will help you through the adjustment period. Whether you’ve got braces or Invisalign Teen, our orthodontist and staff can help prepare you for the new school year! We have the tips and tricks to walk confidently into another school year and crush your studies. For questions or concerns, call or stop by our office in Tacoma, WA!

At Douglas Knight Orthodontics, our mission is to help patients throughout Tacoma, WA and the surrounding areas achieve straight teeth and a beautiful smile through orthodontic treatment. But while many of us know we need orthodontic treatment to fix crooked teeth, the root cause of the problem is often less obvious. Many of our patients wonder: what causes crooked teeth in the first place? As your dedicated Tacoma orthodontist, we strive to be a resource for both orthodontic treatment and education. So we'd like to shed a little light on the causes of crooked teeth.

At Douglas Knight Orthodontics, we believe orthodontic treatment should be easy. That's why we're proud to offer Invisalign to our patients: a discreet, virtually invisible, and completely removable alternative to traditional braces. If you're considering straightening your teeth through orthodontic treatment, Invisalign offers one of the most convenient options on the market. And if you do choose Invisalign with our Tacoma orthodontist, you'll get to enjoy a wide range of benefits.

At Douglas Knight Orthodontics, we're proud to help patients throughout the Tacoma, WA area achieve beautiful new smiles through high-quality orthodontic treatment. We strive to make the treatment process as easy and convenient as possible, and we offer a wide range of convenient treatment options like braces and Invisalign. In some cases, though, achieving a healthy smile may require a more in-depth, extensive treatment course: and that's where orthognathic surgery comes in.