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Help! How Do Our Teeth Survive Halloween?
With Halloween comes goblins, ghosts, & goodies—and the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful. Here’s why: The bacteria in your mouth are probably more excited to eat Halloween candy than your kids are. When the bacteria eat the sugar and leftover food in your mouth,… Read More
Dry Mouth: What the Heck is it?
For many of us, dry mouth is experienced once in a blue moon. Most likely caused by dehydration, drinking one too many alcoholic beverages, or by simply sleeping with a wide open mouth. Unfortunately, for others dry mouth is a chronic problem that can have distressing impact on day-to-day life. In addition to the physical… Read More
The affects of Acid from Food on your Dental Health
When hearing the word ‘acid’ we might be likely to recall the various chemicals we saw in glass bottles in science class at school. Or maybe we think of it as the thing that can cause heartburn and indigestion. However, acids also play an important role in our oral health. While most of our diet… Read More
Ouch! Why do my teeth hurt?
Why do my teeth hurt? It can be a number a reasons, but here are the most common: Cavity. A cavity is simply decay in your tooth due to bacteria. It can create sensitivity that results in tooth pain. Cavities are easiest to manage when they are small & the tooth can be saved. Teeth… Read More
A Guide to Remineralizing Your Teeth’s Enamel
If you’ve had issues with your teeth that involve weakening, white spots, or numerous cavities, one of the key causes could be demineralized enamel. To understand what demineralization is and how to remineralize in order to address the problem, take a look at this helpful guide. You’ll understand that demineralization isn’t actually damage to tooth… Read More
Top 10 DENTAL New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to step back, take inventory on your life, and then make simple changes that will improve your quality of life. Take a look at the Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions from 2017: Eat healthier and lose weight Get organized Make better financial decisions Do more exciting things Drink… Read More
Dental Insurance – Use It Or Lose It!
The leaves are changing colors which means it’s that time of year again. That’s right, it’s the ‘Use It Or Lose It’ season. We’re talking about your dental insurance. Most dental insurance plans run on a calendar year starting January 1st and ending on December 31st. If you don’t use your dental benefits by the… Read More
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month. When you think of cancer you are more likely to think of breast, skin, or colon cancer than oral cancer. Even though it is less common, oral cancer affects approximately 42,000 Americans every year. Along with other types of cancer, early detection increases the chance of recovering from… Read More
Your Dentist’s Top 5 Favorite Halloween Costumes
Since it is Halloween, you probably expect your favorite dentist at Seven Lakes Dental in Smokey Point, WA to post a long blog post about the damage candy can do to your teeth, and that you should give out tooth brushes to your neighborhood trick-or-treaters instead of candy. While the amount of candy distributed to… Read More
Choosing the Right Toothbrush for Your Child
Here at Seven Lakes Dental in Smokey Point WA, our staff fields numerous questions from patients. When it comes to children’s dental care, one of the most frequent inquiries we get is how to choose the best toothbrush for a child. Follow these suggestions and your child is sure to have a healthy mouth and… Read More