As people age, the focus on proper, regular healthcare becomes more and more important. However, oral health and dental hygiene often fall to the wayside as other medical costs begin to take precedent. That’s an unfortunate reality because later stages of life...
Dental Blog of Seattle, WA
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General Dentistry |2 min read
The 2 Minute Brushing Myth and How to Help Your Kids Brush Longer
Dentists often cite the “twice daily for 2 minutes” rule for children and for the most part, that’s a great strategy. It keeps things simple and straightforward for your children to help them understand dental and oral health. But there are...
Lifestyle |1 min read
How Excessive Drinking Can Affect Oral Health
There are plenty of health risks associated with drinking alcohol in excess, but one of the major health factors commonly overlooked when it comes to alcohol consumption is dental and oral health. While having a few glasses of red wine throughout the week may have a...
Lifestyle |1 min read
How to Use the Tooth Fairy as a Teaching Tool
The Tooth Fairy is a fun tradition to carry onto your children, but the magical little lady is also a great way to introduce your children to better oral health habits and long-term dental practices. Here are a few suggestions for using the Tooth Fairy as a fun and...
General Dentistry |2 min read
Helping Ease Dentophobia in Young Children
While it’s hardly the most invasive or potentially painful medical profession in modern terms, dentophobia, or fear of dentists, is surprisingly common in today’s world. Between 9% and 20% of Americans fear going to the dentist and experience anxiety,...
Lifestyle |1 min read
4 Healthy Alternatives to Sugary Holiday Treats
There’s no doubt that the holidays are a tough time for those watching their weight, but the sugary indulgence of the holiday season can also present other concerns for another important element of your body: your teeth. Rather than reaching for those impulse...
Office News |6 min read
My dream office
After one and a half months of opening the office, I decided to sit down and work on my blog. There are hundreds of dental topics that come to my mind: whitening, clenching, oral cancer, gum disease, baby teeth, and so on. So I decided to write a little bit about the...