You love watching your son run the bases at his Little League baseball games, or your daughter kicking the ball past the goalie to score a goal in her high school soccer matches. But, like all parents, you worry about your children’s health while they play. This includes their beautiful smiles. What can you do […]
Dr. Jonathan Everett, Author at Kirkland Family Dentistry Dental Blog
Dental Procedure Options for Missing Teeth
When you were a kid losing a tooth was a cool thing. Each tooth that fell out meant money from the tooth fairy and a happy toothless smile. As an adult losing a tooth is not cool. It can be awkward, and a huge embarrassment. Take heart! There are several techniques dentists can use to […]
Types of Dental Implants and Procedures
Dental implants are commonly recommended in cases where people have lost some of their teeth due to an injury or periodontal disease. The reason most people prefer dental implants, rather than living with missing teeth, is because of the embarrassing and often confidence shattering effect it can have. But what are dental implants? What types […]
When You Need Emergency Dental Care
A serious problem with your teeth or gums that requires immediate dental care constitutes a dental emergency. Dental emergencies should not be ignored, as they are potentially serious and carry a significant risk of permanent damage. In addition to being excruciating, the cost of treatment can significantly rise if ignored. A lot of patients at […]
Is One Floss Better Than Another?
Patients often come to us with questions about how to take better care of their teeth between visits. One of these queries is regarding dental floss. Is one floss better than another? Our Kirkland dentist take a closer look to shed some light on this one. Floss is usually nylon (multifilament) or Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) – […]
What Role Does Genetics Play In Tooth Disorders?
Most people don’t like to get cavities and periodontal disease. You can brush, floss and visit your dentist and still end up with tooth decay. Unfortunately for some patients, the cavities may have a link to genetics, according to new reports. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine have found a link […]
At-Home Dental Care: Tools for Success
In addition to visiting your dentist twice a year, you need to have a great oral hygiene routine in place in order to prevent poor oral hygiene. Unfortunately, not many people know that they need more than simply a toothbrush and toothpaste to keep oral diseases at bay. In fact, many of our patients were […]
What Exactly Is a Cavity?
So, we brush and floss twice a day (or know that we should, at the very least). We do so because our dentists tell us that if we don’t, we’ll get cavities. This is an especially big problem for children. But what is a cavity, anyway? Let’s discuss the ins and outs of cavities, including […]
Teaching Children How to Take Care of Their Teeth
February is designated as National Children’s Dental Health Month by the ADA. Throughout this month, dental health professionals try to focus on educating young patients and their caregivers on oral health. Pregnant women will also receive guidance on how to take care of their oral hygiene, as their habits will undoubtedly affect their children’s oral […]
How Does Pregnancy Affect Oral Health?
There are a lot of myths floating around about how pregnancy can affect your oral health, and it is important for you to separate fact from fiction. One widespread myth about oral health during pregnancy is that the fetus absorbs calcium from your teeth while in the womb. This is simply not true. If the […]
