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Have Your Dentist Examine A Painful Or Sensitive Tooth

When you start to experience pain in a certain tooth, or when a tooth is sensitive to the point of making eating and drinking difficult, you should schedule dental treatment. At our Seattle, WA dental practice, we can provide a thorough evaluation to determine what is wrong before recommending the appropriate care. Dental sensitivity can […]

3 Reasons To Address Bruxism With A Custom Guard

If you start to form a habit of grinding your teeth while you are asleep, you are unconsciously putting your smile in real jeopardy. The effects of this problem, often referred to as bruxism, are far from minor. They include dental damage, including potentially serious harm to teeth that can require dental crowns. You can […]

Making Plans To Restore Teeth Affected By Wear And Tear

Over time, the gradual friction your teeth endure on a daily basis can start to change the way your smile looks. This problem may be minor for some, but for many people this change can lead to real smile concerns. At our Seattle, WA dental office, we can talk to you about the effects of […]

Are You Making These Common Brushing Mistakes?

When you are aware of how destructive dental decay can be, and how quickly tartar can accumulate on teeth, you can quickly recognize the importance of a good brushing routine. Many people are confident that their approach to brushing their teeth is effectively keeping them safe from problems like tooth decay and gum disease. Unfortunately, […]

Gingivitis Could Be The Reason Your Gums Bleed Easily

Even if you are no longer surprised by your gums bleeding after brushing or flossing, you should be concerned about the problem. When periodontal tissues develop an infection, bleeding gums can be one of many symptoms a person can experience. This initial infection, gingivitis, can also cause your gums to swell, or turn red, and […]

Has Dental Sensitivity Led To Changes In Your Daily Life?

Because dental sensitivity often causes people to experience problems with temperature extremes, people who have sensitive teeth often abandon certain hot and cold products due to discomfort. If an individual has general sensitivity, or persistent pain in a certain tooth, they can go on to make other changes that limit their diet, and negatively affect […]

Are You In Pain Because Of A Nighttime Teeth Grinding Habit?

Pain you are experiencing during the day may be traced back to a problem occurring while you sleep. Many people suffer some degree of facial and jaw pain, jaw stiffness, and soreness or sensitivity in their teeth because of nighttime teeth grinding. This problem, known as bruxism, can also lead to potentially severe dental damage […]

Take Part In The Tree Lighting Celebration At Westlake Park

On Friday, November 29, families in the Seattle area are encouraged to visit Westlake Park to enjoy a special Christmas tree lighting event! The Westlake Center Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will help residents feel the spirit of the season while also mingling with members of our community. After the lighting, make sure you stick around […]

Can Your Diet Lead To Problems With Dental Wear And Tear?

Do your teeth look different now than they used to? Some degree of change to a person’s smile can occur over time because of dental wear and tear. This problem can be difficult to fully avoid – the friction created whenever you bite and chew can gradually erode layers of your enamel. However, if the […]

Better Brushing Can Protect Your Smile Through The Holidays

The holiday season tends to mark the start of festive social gatherings, fun family dinners, and even a few fun events in the workplace that bring people closer together. When it comes to caring for your smile, you should be mindful that these events tend to provide revelers with more than a few dessert options, […]