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
Are your teeth a little less bright than they used to be? If so, you’re not alone. This year consumers will pay about $7 billion to try and get their smiles a little whiter. So, why isn’t your smile brighter, and what’s causing the stains? Genetics and the ravages of time are 2 of the...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
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
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
