Sleep disorders are very common in the United States, and two of the most prevalent of these center around our oral health. These concerns can both be harmful immediately and in the longer term, so their maintenance is crucial at feeling and being your best. Bruxism refers to the grinding and gnashing of the teeth […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Protection Offered By Dental Cleanings
How safe are you from cavities and gum disease? If you have a thorough oral hygiene routine that you follow on a daily basis, you can feel less concerned about these problems. However, you should not feel as though you only need to worry about your daily practice if you want to keep your smile […]
Daily Behaviors And Your Oral Health
The actions of scheduling and attending regular dental exams can protect your smile in important ways. That being said, you should also have the right daily behaviors in place if you want to keep your teeth and gums safe from potential harm. Beyond just brushing your teeth, you should defend yourself with daily flossing and […]
How Scaling And Root Planing Protects You
It is difficult to overstate the importance of protecting your gums when you want to maintain your overall oral health. Many people will experience issues with gingivitis, an infection caused by oral bacteria building up on the roots of your teeth. The good news is that this is a problem that we can both identify […]
Reasons To Keep Up With Dental Exams
What have you done to take care of your smile today? On a typical day, you should protect yourself by brushing twice and flossing at least once, and by making smart and safe diet choices that limit sugar. With that said, not every day is a typical one for your smile. On a semiannual basis, […]
Dental Checkups And Periodontal Health
At your routine dental checkups, the feedback you receive about the state of your teeth is important. Our Seattle, WA dentist’s office can alert you to the presence of cavities, and we can also look out for other signs of trouble, such as wear and tear that suggests problems with teeth grinding and clenching. Of […]
Recognizing Signs Of Teeth Grinding
How much harm can an unchecked teeth grinding problem do to your smile? You can apply serious force when you grind and clench—while you can recognize it is happening and put a stop to it during the day, it can continue to wear down your enamel if it happens while you are asleep. Unfortunately, for […]
When Brushing And Flossing Lead To Bleeding Gums
When you finish brushing and flossing your teeth, you should enjoy nothing more than the feeling of a clean mouth and the confidence that comes with fresh breath. For people who are struggling with poor periodontal health, oral hygiene efforts can end with the worrying sight of bleeding gums. How concerned should you be if […]
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Oral Hygiene And Gum Disease
In order to keep your smile safe from harm done by oral bacteria, you should have a consistent brushing and flossing routine in place. When you put the right work into keeping your smile clean, you defend yourself against cavities, and you also protect yourself against gum disease. The fight to preserve your periodontal health […]
Stress, Bruxism, And Your Oral Health
There are more issues to watch out for when it comes to your oral health than you might realize. One concern is that stress will negatively impact your ability to preserve a healthy smile. This issue can affect you in several ways. Stressful points in time can affect your diet choices, cause physical changes, and […]