Are your teeth turning on you? If they are, don’t take it personally. Teeth shifting happens. And it happens to many of us as we get older. It’s yet another test of time, just like body aches and frown lines. Even if you had braces to straighten your teeth when you were younger, your teeth...Read More
Feeling itchy, scratchy, or sneezy? Sinuses clogged, or your nose running? Welcome to Sneezin’ in Seattle time – aka allergy season in the Pacific Northwest! Sure, this area is a great place to call home, but it’s also a tough place to live if you suffer from seasonal allergies. Why? Allergy season around here is...Read More
Physical fitness is good for your body, and it’s good for your teeth. Studies confirm that staying active and exercising regularly helps lower your risk of developing gum disease by 54%. Even occasional exercise can reduce your risk by 33%. So, what’s the downside to the health of your teeth when you’re staying active during...Read More
When it comes to cancer awareness, oral cancer doesn’t quite make the headlines compared to other types of cancers. It should. Less people are diagnosed with it compared to other cancers, but oral cancer has a higher death rate over cancers such as colon or breast cancer. Why? Because many cases of oral cancer aren’t...Read More
Your saliva is more than just spit. It’s your mouth’s secret weapon to fight gum disease and tooth decay. It also plays a big factor in maintaining overall good health. Unfortunately, about a ⅓ of us suffer from chronic dry mouth – we call it Xerostomia in the dental field. This is a condition that...Read More
Valentine’s day is a wonderful way to share your heart with someone special. It’s also a good reminder to take care of something your Valentine will appreciate: Your heart. Since February is “American Heart month” now is the perfect time to give the health of your heart a little more attention; especially, since heart disease...Read More
As an adult, losing a tooth, doesn’t bring the joy you had as kid, anticipating a visit from the tooth fairy. Unfortunately, when it comes to missing teeth, there’s no lost and found. In fact, 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and it’s estimated that by the age of 50 the average...Read More
It’s a new year. And millions of people are making, or following, resolutions to spark a positive change for 2020. While the recurring themes usually include taking on a more active approach to health and fitness, such as losing weight or exercising more, what about making a dental resolution this year? After all, having good...Read More
What’s painless, doesn’t take much time, is good for your overall health, and can save you money? Professional teeth cleaning! Really? Why should you make the trip to the dentist, especially if you already brush and floss (correctly), after every meal? Because dental plaque, the sticky bacteria that builds up on your teeth, starts forming...Read More
Preventing gum disease and keeping this stealthy villain away may require super-hero efforts. Gum disease (aka periodontal disease) is now considered to be one of the most common diseases in our country. 85% of Americans suffer from some form of it, yet most aren’t aware they have it, until, well, they already have it. Why?...Read More
