St. Patrick’s day is right around the corner. The thought of the day itself makes anyone think about drinking and partying. When the day comes, there is no holding back for many people, all of the inhibitions go out the door. Most people drink without a care in the world not knowing the crimes they…
Most people tend to postpone their visits to the dentist due to many different reasons such as cost, lack of dental insurance, dental anxiety, fear of needing dental work, fear of instruments, bad memories, fear of getting lectured or even if you are just too busy or lazy to get to a dentist. These personal…
Are you searching for comprehensive dental care in Bellevue, WA? A beautiful, healthy smile is not only an incredible asset to have but also an essential part of you and your family’s health. More and more studies are reporting that the mouth is a window to the rest of your body and that good oral…
Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Care Month? The annual observance, which began as a one-day event in 1941, was expanded to a week-long event in the 1950s by The American Dental Association (ADA) and subsequently extended to an entire month in 1981. Since 1941, the observance has grown from being held…
Did you know that the ancient Egyptians were interested in dental care? In fact, there might be a thing or two we could learn from how this ancient civilization cared for their teeth. Back in 2003, curators at a Vietnamese museum made an interesting discovery: the world’s oldest formula for toothpaste. This ancient toothpaste, which…
Have you ever wondered about the history of cosmetic dentistry? Visiting a cosmetic dentist today is a lot like spending a day at the spa, at least when compared to dental care thousands of years ago. Most people would assume that dental care techniques aimed at perfecting your smile would be a modern invention, but…
Have your teeth begun to lose their pearly white luster? If so, you may want to consider teeth whitening. However, with so many choices ranging from professional laser teeth whitening systems, such as Philips Zoom, to less expensive DIY teeth whitening kits you can buy at your local drugstore, how do you know what the…
It’s a well-known fact that as you age the risk for health problems increase. What’s more, many people don’t realize that this is also true for dental health. As you get older, the everyday wear and tear from all that chewing, grinding and biting begins to wear away the hard, outer layer of your teeth…
Do you suffer from missing, cracked or broken teeth? Dental implants provide an alternative for patients in need of dental restoration, dentures or bridges. Dental implants can also improve a patient’s overall oral health. This is because empty tooth sockets can cause both the bone and gums to deteriorate over time. In this article we’ll…
Ready to start off the new year with a sparkling smile? Maybe your teeth have become discolored, chipped or broken. No matter why you want to improve your smile, cosmetic dentistry help you look your best. However, cosmetic dentistry goes beyond just repairing your teeth. Cosmetic dentistry aims to help patients gain more self confidence…