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Fluoride Treatment: Do You Need One?
posted: Oct. 16, 2024.
Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay
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My gums are inflamed. What can I do?
posted: Oct. 09, 2024.
Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could
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What's on your fall reading list?
posted: Oct. 02, 2024.
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Renton
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Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
posted: Sep. 25, 2024.
Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor
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Is Coffee Damaging Your Smile?
posted: Sep. 18, 2024.
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people have a cup, or two, or even three a day. It’s common to drink it in the
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Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
posted: Sep. 11, 2024.
Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital
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Football Season? Practice Dental Defense
posted: Sep. 04, 2024.
It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies.
Taking the Field
If
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Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 28, 2024.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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The Best Brush of the Day
posted: Aug. 21, 2024.
Imagine that you’re only going to brush your teeth once tomorrow. Don’t worry, we know you would never skimp on your dental hygiene like that, but let’s just pretend for
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Something To Chew On
posted: Aug. 14, 2024.
Chewing gum can be a sticky problem. We’re not talking about etiquette, or nutrition, or how to get rid of the darned stuff when you don’t have a trash container
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The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 07, 2024.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway?
The
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What to do about Dry Mouth
posted: Jul. 31, 2024.
Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of
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It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
posted: Jul. 24, 2024.
Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental
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Is your child a mouth breather?
posted: Jul. 17, 2024.
Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters.
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Canker Sores and Stress
posted: Jul. 10, 2024.
Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually
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Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jul. 03, 2024.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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