It’s not unusual, but some patients just don’t “Love” visiting the dentist. Coming in for routine dental care usually doesn’t make it on their annual “Top 10” list of things to do. While we love visiting with our patients, and try to make each visit as comforting and relaxing as possible, sometimes a little extra...Read More

Got stress? You’re not alone. According to a recent Gallup poll, stress levels around the globe are at all all-time highs It’s no wonder. If living during a pandemic wasn’t relaxing enough, with the constant threat of illness and death, there’s the war in the Ukraine and economic concerns, global warming, forest fires, etc. It...Read More

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

Did you know that your mouth has it’s own ecosystem? On any given day, your mouth is home to more than 6 billion bacteria. That’s pretty impressive, considering the total human population is about 7.3 billion. And a lot of these types of bacteria – there are about 700 different species – enjoy calling your...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

Having healthy teeth and gums is something many of us probably take for granted…until we no longer have healthy teeth! Here are some surprising every day things you could be doing that can harm your teeth. (Not so surprising, drinking a 12-pack of Mountain Dew every day isn’t on this list.) Using Your Teeth Like...Read More