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

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