Sugar Consumption & Your Health, With Family & General Dentist in Renton, WA
How much sugar did the average person consume in the 1700s vs. today? And what does our increased sugar consumption do to our oral,...
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- Jan 27
What Are Our Teeth Made Of? Tooth Anatomy & Function, With Renton, WA General & Family Dentist
Would you consider your teeth as living things? It might come as a surprise given how hard they are, but our teeth are indeed living...
- Jan 9
Dental Biofilm and Your Mouth, With Renton, WA General & Restorative Dentist
Do you know how much bacteria is in the human mouth? Estimates vary between 500 to 700 different species of bacteria, and between 6...
- Oct 31, 2022
How to Fight Sugar Cravings, With Your Renton, Washington Family & General Dentist
People today consume an astounding amount of sugar – nearly 300% of the recommended amount! Over the past few decades, added sugars in...
- Sep 30, 2022
Is Coffee Good or Bad for Your Mouth? Your Renton, WA General & Restorative Dentist Explains
Are you a daily coffee drinker? 64% of American adults are! In fact, Americans drink about 400 million cups of coffee every single day....
- Sep 3, 2022
What is a Sinus Lift, and Why Might I Need One? Renton, WA Implant & Restorative Dentist Explains
If you plan to get a dental implant, you might be told that you need sinus lift surgery first. But what exactly is a sinus lift, and why...
- Aug 1, 2022
Which Tooth Filling Material is Right for You? With Renton, WA General & Restorative Dentist
If you’ve ever been told you have a cavity, you know what comes next: getting a filling. There are four main types of filling materials,...
- Jul 5, 2022
Fluoride: Nature’s Cavity Protector! How it Works, With Renton, WA General & Family Dentist
What is Fluoride? Fluoride (pronounced “floor-eyed”) is a naturally occurring mineral found nearly everywhere on earth – in air, soil,...
- Apr 29, 2022
Should You Use a Custom Mouth Guard? Restorative & General Dentist in Renton, WA Answers
Imagine losing a front tooth due to a sports injury, or painfully cracking a tooth due to habitual teeth grinding. The trauma of the...
- Mar 31, 2022
All About Inlays and Onlays, With General and Restorative Dentist in Renton, WA
You've heard of dental fillings and crowns, but have you heard of inlays and onlays? In the past, dental crowns were always the go-to...
- Feb 1, 2022
How Can You Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Renton, WA Family & General Dentist Answers!
Baby teeth may be temporary, but they are incredibly important! They play a big role in a growing child’s speech, digestion, and social...
- Dec 17, 2021
What Are the Top 6 Cosmetic Dental Treatments in Renton, WA? Learn With Our Cosmetic Dentist
Wish you could improve your smile? Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and many view an attractive smile as an...
- Oct 26, 2021
Are Manual or Electric Toothbrushes Better? Your Renton, WA Family & General Dentist Answers!
Do you use an electric toothbrush or a regular one? Does one type seem like it cleans your teeth better than the other? The truth is that...
- Sep 28, 2021
Are Tonsil Stones Giving You Bad Breath? Learn More with General & Family Dentist in Renton, WA
Have you ever seen white-ish or yellow-ish lumps that look like they are embedded in the back of your throat? These are likely tonsil...
- Aug 31, 2021
Are All Artificial Sweeteners the Same? Your Renton, WA Family & General Dentist Breaks Them Down
Are you trying to cut down on sugar? As dentists and health professionals, we definitely support that choice! But be aware: though many...
- Jul 23, 2021
What is Cariogenicity? Learn What Foods Cause Cavities, with Renton, WA General & Family Dentist
cariogenic car·i·o·gen·ic | \ ˌker-ē-ə-ˈje-nik , -ˈjē- \ adjective producing or promoting the development of tooth decay1 Did you...
- Feb 23, 2021
Why Water is Essential for Good Oral Health! With Your Renton, WA General & Family Dentist
Each year throughout National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, the American Dental Association brings together dental health...
- Jan 26, 2021
What Are The Worst Foods For Your Teeth? Renton, WA Family & General Dentist Breaks Them Down
As the saying goes, “you are what you eat” - and there’s no better place to see this than in your mouth! Many of the foods and drinks...
- Dec 29, 2020
4 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Healthier Smile, With Renton, WA Family & General Dentist
2020 is almost over, finally! It’s been an extremely strange and challenging year, but we’re ready to turn the page and start a new,...
- Dec 3, 2020
What is Tooth Reshaping, AKA Dental Contouring? Your Renton, WA Cosmetic & General Dentist Explains
Do minor dental imperfections make you afraid to smile? Tooth reshaping, aka dental contouring, may be right for you! There are actually...
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