When heading to college for the first time, teenagers- now officially adults – often need to be reminded about the importance of their oral health. They are fully independent and living on their own for the first time, and many can develop bad habits or simply forget now that their parents are not there to…
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Dental Health Basics for Toddlers
“I can do it myself!” Parents of toddlers are familiar with this announcement as their children progress into the age of self-awareness and growing independence. Even so, children need assistance with oral hygiene. Your child’s dentist is a valuable resource for developing an effective daily oral care routine that also embraces your toddler’s enthusiastic independence….
Continue ReadingDental Health Basics for Babies
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…
Continue ReadingOur Patients Love The Dental Care They Get Here
Welcome back to the Distinctive Dentistry Blog. We are celebrating this Valentine’s month by sharing some wonderful words that our patients have shared in testimonials. What we would like you to notice is a common theme of not just great dental care, but also how often they expressed that they were taken care of by…
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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