If you consistently brush and floss at home, it may seem redundant to visit the dentist every six months. Your teeth and gums may appear and feel to be in good condition, so why have them cleaned and examined? The reason for biannual checkups is to maintain your oral health and detect problems early so […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Gum Health and Systemic Health
Have you been told by your trusted dental team that you have periodontal disease? If so, take action to protect your oral health and your systemic health. Gum disease is linked to heart disease, diabetes, pregnancy complications, and more In today’s blog, your Seattle, WA, dentist discusses a few of these links and how we can help […]
Treating Your TMJ And Bruxism Symptoms
If you have TMJ disorder, or suffer from chronic teeth grinding, known as bruxism, then you need treatment. Otherwise, in addition to painful symptoms, you risk actual damage to your smile. In today’s blog, your Seattle, WA, dentist talks about how we diagnose and treat concerns like TMD and bruxism with an oral appliance. […]
Taking Care Of Smiles During Your Summer Break
Summer is a time for vacations and enjoying the heat (or trying to escape it). While hitting the road is fun, for kids and adults alike this is often a time people become lax in their regular routine. Which is why your Seattle, WA, dentist wants you to better understand how to protect your smiles! […]
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The Gift Of A Great Night’s Sleep
Sleep disorders are very common in the United States, and two of the most prevalent of these center around our oral health. These concerns can both be harmful immediately and in the longer term, so their maintenance is crucial at feeling and being your best. Bruxism refers to the grinding and gnashing of the teeth […]
Protection Offered By Dental Cleanings
How safe are you from cavities and gum disease? If you have a thorough oral hygiene routine that you follow on a daily basis, you can feel less concerned about these problems. However, you should not feel as though you only need to worry about your daily practice if you want to keep your smile […]
Daily Behaviors And Your Oral Health
The actions of scheduling and attending regular dental exams can protect your smile in important ways. That being said, you should also have the right daily behaviors in place if you want to keep your teeth and gums safe from potential harm. Beyond just brushing your teeth, you should defend yourself with daily flossing and […]
How Scaling And Root Planing Protects You
It is difficult to overstate the importance of protecting your gums when you want to maintain your overall oral health. Many people will experience issues with gingivitis, an infection caused by oral bacteria building up on the roots of your teeth. The good news is that this is a problem that we can both identify […]
Reasons To Keep Up With Dental Exams
What have you done to take care of your smile today? On a typical day, you should protect yourself by brushing twice and flossing at least once, and by making smart and safe diet choices that limit sugar. With that said, not every day is a typical one for your smile. On a semiannual basis, […]
Dental Checkups And Periodontal Health
At your routine dental checkups, the feedback you receive about the state of your teeth is important. Our Seattle, WA dentist’s office can alert you to the presence of cavities, and we can also look out for other signs of trouble, such as wear and tear that suggests problems with teeth grinding and clenching. Of […]