Parents often ask when they should start taking their kids to the dentist. We follow the guidelines of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: the first visit should no later than the child’s first birthday and then at regular intervals as recommended by your child’s dentist. Why so early? The…
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Dietary Dental Do’s
Welcome back to the Distinctive Dentistry Blog . As your family dentist, I wanted to focus on some helpful “Dietary Do’s” for you, this time. Here are some dietary dental tips: You Don’t Have To Pray To The Calcium Gods, Just Eat Foods That Contain Calcium – Since calcium is a major component of bones and teeth, you must…
Continue ReadingOral Health and Cardiovascular Disease
What is Cardiovascular Disease? Cardiovascular disease is any type of problem or disease that affects the heart; this can range from high blood pressure to arrhythmias, to heart failure. Some patients may take medications for their heart condition; this does not mean that the condition is not present- it means that the condition is being…
Continue ReadingHow to take care of your dental crown – Tacoma cosmetic dentistry advice
Dental crowns are a cosmetic dentistry product often recommended to patients who have a tooth that is badly damaged or decayed. Made of porcelain and designed to perfectly fit with the rest of your natural, healthy teeth, these caps completely cover your damaged tooth, restoring your smile as well as the functionality of your mouth….
Continue ReadingTips from your Tacoma dentist: Follow a proper flossing technique and help your mouth stay healthy
Flossing once a day is an important part of maintaining your dental hygiene and oral health, removing plaque and food particles your toothbrush cannot reach. Many people avoid flossing, often because they feel it is ineffective, unnecessary or even painful if they have sensitive gums, but this is usually due to using the wrong flossing…
Continue ReadingWhat makes my mouth vulnerable to tooth decay? Find out from Tacoma dentists
If you think you are suffering from cavities more often than other people, you may be right. Tacoma dentists know certain lifestyle habits and other factors can make your teeth more likely to fall victim to tooth decay, including: Eating sugar – While sugar doesn’t directly cause cavities, it does cause bacteria in your…
Continue ReadingA Tacoma Dentist Shares Tips on How to Make Your Smile Design Teeth Whitening Last
Your teeth can become stained and lose their brightness due to cigarette smoke, chewing tobacco, tea, coffee, red wine, age, and even some medications. Yellow or darkened teeth take away the brilliance from your smile and can have a negative impact on your self-esteem. Professional teeth whitening done by a cosmetic dentist can give you…
Continue ReadingGaps, Cracks or Stains on your Teeth? Tacoma dentists offer Porcelain Veneers as the Answer.
Porcelain veneers are popular because of their versatility, strength and natural appearance, making them a good choice for many people who want to enhance their looks and gain confidence, often with as little as two dental visits! With proper care and practicing good dental hygiene, veneers can last 10 years or more, making them a…
Continue ReadingA general dentist in Washington advises on the use of dentures
Loss of teeth due to old age, decay, and/or disease can be quite a challenging experience. Dentures, when installed by experienced dentists in Washington, have been a reliable and sought after dental rehabilitation treatment plan for quite some time and for good reason. Full or partial tooth loss does not only affect ones sense…
Continue ReadingUltrasonic scaling from Tacoma dentists offers patients exceptional results
The use of ultrasonic scale by Tacoma dentists and hygienists remains one of the most effective procedures for treating gum disease. This unit is designed with a wand which features a small scaling tip at the end. The scaling will produce a soft ultrasonic vibration with incredibly gentle water flow that will help to…
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