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 […]
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Five Ways to Prevent and Treat Bad Breath
Bad breath: it can be funny when you are joking about it, but it’s certainly no fun if you find yourself suffering from it. We’ve all done the infamous hand-to-mouth “breath check” at one time or another before leaning in to whisper a secret or prepping for a kiss. Halitosis, better known as bad breath, […]
Continue ReadingHow to Care for Your Teeth with Invisalign
Invisalign is quite different than traditional braces in a number of ways. It goes way beyond waiting for your teeth to get straighter. It also involves cleaning your teeth and gums regularly and prevent tooth decay and gum disease. That way, not only is your smile straighter than ever, but your teeth are extremely clean […]
Continue Reading5 Tips on Keeping Your Gums Healthy
Many people wake up in the morning, brush their teeth, and head off to work. While they may think this is a great way to keep your gums healthy, they are sadly mistaken. Many people follow the rule of brushing their teeth twice a day but forget that a toothbrush cannot clean every single crevice […]
Continue ReadingWhat are Your Gums Trying to Tell You?
Taking excellent care of your gums is absolutely essential when it comes to your oral health. If your gums are not in good shape, this could cause not only severe issues with your oral health, but your health overall. If you are not brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, and seeing your Kirkland […]
Continue ReadingHow to Take Care of Dental Veneers
As dental technology has advanced over the years, one of the products of these advancements is porcelain dental veneers; a popular form of cosmetic dentistry. These thin shells of material are created to look like teeth and are used to cover flaws in the front portion of your teeth, enhancing your overall appearance. Veneers have […]
Continue Reading5 Compelling Reasons Why Flossing is Necessary
One of the most common questions that you get asked when you go in for a dental check-up is “how often have you been flossing?” Many times you look the dentist right in the eye and lie straight through your un-flossed teeth. Your words say one thing, but they weren’t born yesterday, and they know […]
Continue Reading5 Signs You Should Consider Changing Your Dentist
Sitting in the dentist’s chair is not at all pleasant sight. But you cannot avoid this as it is vital for maintaining good oral health. But visiting a dentist that is not experienced or treats you well, will not be of much use. It is imperative to choose a Kirkland dentist who knows his job […]
Continue ReadingWhat Type of Teeth Whitening Is Best for Me?
Believe it or not, white teeth can have a significant impact on your professional or social life. Recent studies concluded that having whiter teeth lead to an increased likelihood that someone would get a job offer (and a better salary offer!), as well as a shot at a second date. With several different whitening products […]
Continue ReadingStop Grinding Your Teeth!
Have you ever caught yourself grinding your teeth and wondered why you’re doing it? Has your dentist in Kirkland ever mentioned to you that you’re grinding your teeth and you never noticed? Here’s some simple solutions for you to stop grinding your teeth straight from our Kirkland, Washington dental practice. Teeth grinding, or Bruxism in […]
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