One of the most common sleep disorders can be seriously damaging to your smile, in both its appearance as well as its lasting health. This condition is known as bruxism, and it is the overnight grinding of your teeth. The term includes any form of harmful jaw activity, and it can occur at any time. […]
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This time of year, patients often report new feelings of discomfort in their mouths from dentin sensitivity. This can be caused by a number of different issues. Most commonly, the discussion arises from damage to or a weakening of the enamel. This is the hard external surface of our teeth, which gives us the chewing […]
Being an older adolescent or a young adult can be difficult when it comes to setting appointments, and managing your own healthcare. This is a normal part of growing up, as you will undoubtedly test limits in order to see what is actually necessary and what may be able to wait. Unfortunately, this can lead […]
If you find yourself tired before lunchtime even hits, it may be due to unconscious movements of your jaw. This overnight motion can be associated with sleep apnea, where you momentarily stop breathing due to an obstructed airway. This also might lead to snoring, and if your partner or loved ones tell you that you […]
As we get older, we may begin to worry about the health of our smile. Quite frankly, our lifespans have increased significantly over the last century, much longer than our mouths were designed to last. Much like with the growth of our third molars during adolescence, our bodies are simply not evolutionarily prepared to keep […]
For those with diabetes, the broadness of the disease can sometimes be overwhelming. Since this affects the circulatory system and your smallest blood vessels in your body, there are many different ways that it can be damaging to your health. But often, we overlook its relation to oral health, to our detriment. Around 29 million […]
For parents of teens, incoming wisdom teeth may be a bit of a mystery. Maybe their own parents handled theirs when they were removed, or maybe they never had theirs removed. But it is very important not to underestimate the possible damage that these third molars can do if they erupt improperly. They can cause […]
It can be difficult for you to doubt that tooth loss is negatively affecting your life. The impact on your smile can be obvious, but even if the absence is difficult for others to see, it can be a persistent concern for you as it interferes with your bite function and oral health! Our Seattle, […]
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Seeing blood after brushing and flossing can be upsetting. If this has recently become an issue for you, it may be time to look into treatment for gingivitis. Gingivitis is the first stage of a periodontal infection – while it may not be painful, it can cause other worrying issues. Bleeding, sensitivity, and swelling can […]
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