You know eating healthy foods is good for weight loss and your overall health, but did you know it is also important for your oral health? The foods we eat can have an effect on the health of our mouths and teeth. There is a direct relationship between our diet and our oral health, and […]
Continue ReadingEffective Strategies for Overcoming Teeth Grinding or Bruxism
Do you wake up in the morning too often with a headache or a sore jaw? Or you feel like your teeth have become overly sensitive? Maybe your sleep partner has been complaining that he has been having trouble sleeping because of the irritating noise you make with your teeth at night. These are a […]
Continue ReadingWhat Your Teeth Say About Your Health
Poor oral health is a pretty big problem on its own, as complications such as infected tooth nerves and diseased gums can be quite painful. Poor oral health can also be an indicator of something wrong in another part of your body. The following dental problems are often signs of a larger health condition: Cracked […]
Continue ReadingHow to Prepare Your Child for the First Visit to the Dentist
Your child’s first visit to the kids dentist can set the tone for how they feel about having to go back to the dentist’s time and time again. Therefore, it’s important that your child forms a comfortable relationship with his or her dentist at the initial meeting. There are several steps you can take to […]
Continue ReadingBaking Soda Vs. Toothpaste: What You Need to Know
We strive to take care of our hygiene by bathing regularly, wearing neat and clean clothes and brushing our teeth twice a day with traditional toothpaste. Some of us, however, prefer a completely ‘natural’ lifestyle, in which case, regular toothpaste is not an option. When it comes to maintaining optimal oral hygiene, they prefer to […]
Continue ReadingCommon Myths About Teeth
Good oral health is an important aspect of overall human health; however, over the years, a lot of misconceptions have surfaced regarding dental care. Due to misinformation or perhaps a certain degree of naivety, people avidly believe in these myths, which can seriously undermine oral health. At Kirkland Family Dentistry we hear some of the […]
Continue ReadingHow to Save Money on Dental Care with No Insurance
Good dental care can really burn a hole in your pocket if you don’t have the right insurance or none at all, for that matter. Given the tools and equipment used by dentists today to administer treatment, not to mention the cost of becoming one, even a general checkup can mean dishing out a hefty […]
Continue ReadingEverything You Need To Know About Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Do you have Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease? The disease afflicts one in 2,500 people in the United States or 2.6 million people worldwide. It is an inherited neurological disorder. It was identified in 1886 in Paris by Jean-Martin Charcot and Pierre Marie and in Cambridge, England, by Howard Henry Tooth. Also known as hereditary motor and sensory […]
Continue ReadingDon’t Be Scared: the 411 on Commonly Used Tools Used in Our Office
Patients of all ages come to their biannual dental checkups with a bit of fear in their eyes. After all, a lot of the tools we use are not something you’d see every day outside of your Kirkland dentist’s office. While some patients simply wonder about the purpose of the tools, others are just plain […]
Continue Reading3 Ways to Prepare Your Child For Their First Dental Visit
Going to the dentist for the first time can be intimidating for anyone, let alone a child. Adults are used to the process by now, but you have to admit that the idea of what happens when you go to the dentist can sound pretty scary, especially if you’re young and you’ve never actually gone […]
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