As family dentists with decades of experience working with families and their youngsters, your Bellevue dentists know that children can put up quite the fight when it comes to your efforts to teach them a healthy, consistent dental health regime. Help Your Child Enjoy Brushing by Adding Fun to the Routine Do find yourself often…
Your sweet tooth could be wreaking havoc on the rest of your pearly whites. Studies show that bacteria in the mouth attack sugar like white on rice, breaking it down into acids. The new acidic zombie sugar created by this breakdown attacks your enamel, and before you know it, there are cavities afoot! Before you…
R. Kelly was onto something when he didn’t see nothin’ wrong with a little bump and grind. But keep emphasis on the word little here, especially when it comes to your teeth. Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a harmless occurrence every once in awhile but when it becomes a constant phenomenon, it could start to…
Source: thedentalcheck.com via Ayushveda on Pinterest The foundation for good oral health starts as a child. The habits kids learn early usually stick with them throughout their lives. February is Children’s Dental Health Month. Use these resources to “brush up” on the basics of good oral health with your kids. The American Dental…
We all know good dental hygiene is important for having a healthy mouth. However, it may be just as important to having a healthy body, as well. It’s estimated that less than half of Americans floss every day, and over a third of Americans have not seen a dentist in over a year. This adds…
For most of us, going to the dentist is something that we try to get through as quickly as possible, and stopping to chat with the dentist is usually not our top priority. However, a quick chat with your dentist could help you brush up on your check-up etiquette and make your trips to the…