How much harm can an unchecked teeth grinding problem do to your smile? You can apply serious force when you grind and clench—while you can recognize it is happening and put a stop to it during the day, it can continue to wear down your enamel if it happens while you are asleep. Unfortunately, for […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
When Brushing And Flossing Lead To Bleeding Gums
When you finish brushing and flossing your teeth, you should enjoy nothing more than the feeling of a clean mouth and the confidence that comes with fresh breath. For people who are struggling with poor periodontal health, oral hygiene efforts can end with the worrying sight of bleeding gums. How concerned should you be if […]
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Oral Hygiene And Gum Disease
In order to keep your smile safe from harm done by oral bacteria, you should have a consistent brushing and flossing routine in place. When you put the right work into keeping your smile clean, you defend yourself against cavities, and you also protect yourself against gum disease. The fight to preserve your periodontal health […]
Stress, Bruxism, And Your Oral Health
There are more issues to watch out for when it comes to your oral health than you might realize. One concern is that stress will negatively impact your ability to preserve a healthy smile. This issue can affect you in several ways. Stressful points in time can affect your diet choices, cause physical changes, and […]
Preventive Services And Periodontal Health
What are you really protecting when you take steps to protect your smile at a regular dental exam? At our Seattle, WA dentist’s office, we can provide more than just feedback about your teeth. Preventive care should protect your gums, as your periodontal health has a big influence on your smile. When you visit us […]
Discussing Dental Sensitivity
Dental sensitivity changes your relationship to certain foods and drinks, as you can feel cautious about hot, cold, or especially sweet items that might cause you discomfort. This problem can also change your confidence in your oral health, as you can be understandably concerned that something is wrong enough to require restorative treatment. You can […]
Solutions For Issues With Bleeding Gums
If you check your smile in the mirror after you clean your teeth, you can look out for early warning signs of gum disease. One sign can be hard to overlook, thought it can also be a hard one to face. Many people with gingivitis will notice that their gums bleed easily after they brush […]
Practicing Better Oral Hygiene Habits
Is your current approach to oral hygiene going to keep you safe from problems like dental decay and gum disease? While it may have been effective in the past, your ability to resist problems with decay and gingivitis can change over time. This can happen because your diet changes, because of gradual enamel erosion, or […]
Discussing Bruxism Treatment With Your Dentist
If you keep waking up with feelings of stiffness, pain, or sensitivity in your teeth and jaw, let your dentist know. These issues, along with a change in your enamel brought on by persistent friction, can serve as a warning that you are dealing with bruxism. Many people develop a tendency to grind or clench […]
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When Daily Dental Sensitivity Affects You
If you are not able to go a day, or even a meal, without discomfort from dental sensitivity, you should be concerned about your oral health. This can be caused by different issues, including those that will require restorative treatment. At our Seattle, WA dental practice, we can determine what the source of your discomfort […]
