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Are You In Need Of Better Oral Hygiene Habits?

Without a good oral hygiene routine to follow, you can leave yourself more vulnerable to dental decay and gum disease than you realize. Many people who are confident that they are taking good care of their teeth actually make mistakes that lead to tartar buildup, as well as issues that result in problems that require […]

Preserving Your Appearance While Treating Multiple Cavities

Treatment for tooth decay should not be delayed. Once a cavity is found, our Seattle, WA dentist’s office is prepared to provide the appropriate restorative dental work to stop the problem from progressing. In some cases, it is actually necessary to plan treatments for several teeth, as multiple cavities may have formed since a patient’s […]

3 Issues That Can Affect You If You Grind Your Teeth

How serious is a nightly habit of teeth grinding? The more time you spend clenching or grinding your teeth, the more likely you are to face serious consequences from this action. Over time, the wear and tear on your enamel can hurt your smile. If the pressure is significant enough, you can actually break teeth […]

Should You Look Into An Enhanced Teeth Whitening Treatment?

While teeth stains can be difficult to avoid entirely, some people have more issues with them than others. If you are someone who has seen their teeth change color by many shades, you may wonder what it will take to regain confidence in your smile. Over the counter whitening agents and whitening toothpastes can have […]

How Porcelain Veneers Fit Into Plans For Big Smile Changes

If you have grown concerned about the state of your smile, or if you have long wished to do something about the appearance of your teeth, you should look into the benefits of using porcelain veneers to make changes to the way you look. When porcelain veneers are made to restore a person’s smile, they […]

Tired Of Living With A Chipped Tooth? Talk To Your Dentist!

A chipped tooth can take away your confidence in your smile, interfere with your bite function, and make you worried about long-term oral health issues. In other words, even a small amount of damage to your tooth structure can feel like a big deal. At our Seattle, WA dentist’s office, we have several procedures that […]

Is Dental Sensitivity Forcing You To Change Your Diet?

If you are no longer able to enjoy certain foods or drinks without discomfort, or that you feel you must completely avoid, you should tell your dentist about your troubles with dental sensitivity. Problems with sensitivity can be linked to poor periodontal health, issues with enamel erosion, or even to problems with tooth decay. The […]

3 Mistakes People Make That Affect Their Oral Health

While you may not want to have any problems with tooth decay, your current habits may be putting you in more risk of trouble than you realize. Even seemingly minor mistakes can lead to active concerns, and make it more likely that you will need a dental filling or dental crown at your next appointment. At our […]

Delaying Treatment For A Toothache Can Lead To Trouble

Sure, you can be unhappy to have a toothache, but is it really something that you need to deal with as soon as possible? Letting a problem with a toothache go unchecked by a dentist can have more consequences than you might realize. In addition to leaving a problem with pain unresolved, ignoring a toothache […]

Gingivitis Could Be The Reason Your Gums Are Bleeding

As you brush your teeth, do you ever notice that your gums have started to bleed? If this is a recurring problem for you, it can be a warning that the tissues are infected, meaning gingivitis is now affecting your oral health. Fortunately, a scaling and root planing is effective at removing the bacteria responsible […]