General Dentistry

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) – […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Your toothbrush is an important tool in helping guard against plaque and cavities. Without a good toothbrush, your risk poor dental hygiene, and consequently, this can affect your overall health. There are numerous studies linking bad oral care to heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory conditions. So, now’s the time to make your toothbrush your best […]