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

Here’s a gift that’s good for your health, but also makes other people around you feel better. It’s a gift that offers so much value, yet doesn’t cost a thing. Give the gift of your smile. Whether you share your smile with those you love, or anyone you happen to meet. Your smile is a...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

Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that covers our teeth and, when we eat something, these bacteria release acids that attack the tooth enamel. When these attacks are repeated over time, the enamel will break down and this will eventually lead to cavities. When plaque is not removed through daily brushing and cleaning it...Read More

If you sometimes find the taste of something hot or cold painful on your teeth, you may suffer from sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth is a common problem which may be caused by cavities and fractured teeth. But it can also be caused by worn tooth enamel, a cracked tooth, or an exposed tooth root. Tooth...Read More

Many people think that fluoride is only necessary for children’s developing teeth. But this is only partially true- Yes, children with developing teeth do benefit from topical fluoride treatments. The fluoride converts the mineral content in developing teeth to be more resistant to acid break down. But, exposure to fluoride can also reverse the development...Read More