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

Like Halloween treats? If you do, chances are good that you’ll be encountering a plethora of candy this Halloween season. Before this season’s jack-o’-lantern gets tossed, more than 160 million Americans will have bought over 600 million pounds of candy. And if you have kids brace yourself for the sugar high. 1 study says that...Read More

There might not be a Zombie apocalypse happening yet, but it seems as though there are plenty of walking dead out these days, thanks to more people suffering from sleep deprivation. According to a recent study 33% of the adults in our country are sleep deprived. 50% of Americans snore, 38% unintentionally nod off during...Read More

If you are what you eat, then your teeth will also benefit from what you don’t eat, or maybe what you don’t eat too much of. What you eat eat and drink every day can be as important to your daily oral hygiene as flossing or brushing every day. Some foods you eat are considered...Read More

Having good overall health is directly connected to good oral health. We’re not just saying this as your friendly Burien dentist. There’s a link between the your oral health and longevity. Studies show that the more teeth you have, the more likely you are to live a longer life. So, when you help keep your...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

Summer is officially here, which means that summertime travel is officially upon us. This summer 71% of all Americans plan to take some sort of a vacation. Whether it’s packing the car for a family camping road trip, flying overseas, riding the rails or setting sail on a tropical cruise, millions of people will be...Read More

Father’s Day may come and go, but men taking care of their health is a tough, year-round job. Because June is Men’s Health Month, it’s a good time to remind men to take better care of themselves. And because good oral health is directly linked to longevity, the timing is perfect for this reminder: Take...Read More