Are you a mouth breather? You may not know for certain as mouth breathing usually occurs when you’re sleeping. One clue? You often wake up in the morning with a dry mouth. If you are a mouth breather, you’re in good company. About 30–50% of adults regularly breathe through their mouths. And mouth breathing doesn’t...Read More
Misconceptions are incredibly common in everyday life and are formed through everyday experiences, misinformation, and biases. So, it’s no wonder that there are quite a few misconceptions out there regarding our oral hygiene and dental health. In fact, studies indicate that around 50-70% of us make at least one oral hygiene mistake, or have a...Read More
They might just be “temps”, but your child’s baby teeth play a vital role in their on-going oral health, and overall health…long after the tooth fairy takes them away. Studies continue to show that there is a direct correlation between oral health and longevity. The more teeth you have the more likely you are to...Read More
Feeling a little anxious during your dental visit? Please let us know, our comfort care menu can help! While we love visiting with our patients and caring for their’ teeth, some patients would just about do anything else instead of visit with us. If you have dental fears, or you’re generally uncomfortable about having any...Read More
Looking for one of the best dentists in the Burien area? You already have, if you’ve been coming in to see Dr. Kyle Beffa for your family and cosmetic dental care! Each year, Seattle Met magazine publishes a list of the best dentists in the Seattle metropolitan area. And once again, we’re happy to announce...Read More
Whether you’re playing sports, stressing, or even snoring, adding a dental mouth guard to your preventative dental care might be one of the best things you do this year to protect the health of your teeth, your finances, and possibly your relationship. In dental speak, mouthguards are often referred to as “appliances” and that’s probably...Read More
What you eat, and don’t eat, can have a big affect on the health of your teeth and gums, and your overall health. Microplastics are unfortunately becoming a larger part of our daily diet. They’re sneaking into what we eat and drink, and we can’t seem to get rid of them. They’re everywhere. In fact,...Read More
Do you have white spots on your teeth? If you do, you’re not alone. White spots are actually pretty common and they affect a lot of us, children and adults alike. Regardless of your age, white spots also make many of us feel insecure about sharing our smile. Fortunately, we have options to take them...Read More
What’s the #1 go-to to cosmetically enhance your smile? Teeth whitening. Last year around 37 million Americans chose to whiten their teeth and brighten their world. And why not? Teeth whitening can be an effective, and non-invasive way, to make your smile stand out even more. Unfortunately, many teeth whitening treatments or methods just aren’t...Read More
Holiday gift giving season is here! And the on-going question is whether it’s better to give than to receive? Giving is a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of the Holidays, but it’s not great when it comes to tooth stains. Tooth discoloration over the Holidays is something you don’t need to give yourself (or...Read More
