What do 2022 and your annual dental benefits have in common? Both are coming to an end in 2 months. When the New Year begins, it’ll also likely that your existing dental benefits will reset at ground zero again. If you’ve paid your monthly insurance premiums for your dental benefits every month this year, or...Read More
It’s only September, but Halloween season is already upon us. And between now and October 31st, over 600 million lbs of candy will be purchased in the US. It’s only a matter of time before some of this sugar makes its way to you. Whether you have kids or not, Halloween is the season for...Read More
Flossing is a good way to remove tooth decay + gum disease causing plaque from between your teeth, as well as from your gumline. But it becomes a great option when it’s done the right way. Unfortunately, only about 30% of the US population flosses daily, so says a recent American Dental Association survey. Break...Read More
Flossing daily keeps your teeth clean, your gums healthy, and your breath fresh. Would you believe that lack of dental flossing is one of the primary culprits of bad breath? It is. Regardless of its benefits, many adults don’t like to floss, no matter what. They’d rather do just about anything else to get food...Read More
How often do you floss your teeth? Daily…or just before you see the dentist? A few years ago, a national survey found that about 33% of adults lie to their dentists about flossing. Honestly, this percentage seems low. So, people probably even lie about lying about flossing. OK, we get it. Sticking a piece of...Read More
After a year+ of social distancing, people are happy to be driving anywhere (and every where) to get out of the house. As more folks hit the road, car accidents are also rising. In fact, according to Progressive (the car insurance people) accidents are now up 47% year-over-year. Unfortunately, dental injuries often accompany car accidents....Read More
After years of leaving it on the back-burner, Oliver finally gave himself the gift that keeps on giving: A new smile! 10 upper teeth and 4 lower teeth later, Oliver now proudly shares his smile, whenever he can. He also discovered that his newly transformed smile helps him feel more confident, and also happier. He...Read More
This month celebrates Father’s Day, as well as Men’s Health Month. It’s the perfect time to remind the dads you know, and love, to take better care of themselves, so that they can be around to celebrate many more father’s days. Why do men need a reminder? Because apparently when it comes to their overall...Read More
Do you suffer from chronic headaches? If you do, you may not be aware that your friendly neighborhood Burien dentist might be your best source to help you treat them. How so? Because the root of your headaches could be coming from your mouth. 90% of headaches are tension related, caused by stress, depression or...Read More
