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Is Your Toothpaste Healthy?

June 2nd, 2015 (No Comments)

Ideally, you should be brushing your teeth approximately seven hundred times a year. Over this time, the small amounts of toothpaste that you swallow are going to add up. With this in mind, it can be important to be mindful of the harmful substances that might be hiding in your paste. Here is a list […]

Are Pickles Rotting Your Teeth?

May 26th, 2015 (No Comments)

Everybody knows that sugary foods like soda and candy will rot your teeth. However, this is not the end of the story. There are some foods that most people wouldn’t expect to be harsh on their tooth enamel, one of the more surprising of these being pickled foods. This is according to a study conducted […]

The Five Types of Tooth

May 19th, 2015 (No Comments)

There are five different types of tooth in your mouth, each one of which has a special job. Incisors: These are the eight teeth at the very front of your mouth. Flat and scissor-like, these teeth are used to bite off pieces of your food. Canines: You have four of these teeth. They are your […]

Could Magnets Manage My Pain?

May 13th, 2015 (No Comments)

Chronic dental pain can agony, and many people are willing to try anything to find relief. One alternative option that many people will explore is magnet therapy. Under this practice, powerful magnets are worn in key places to dull pain and promote healing. But is the science sound, or is it just another dose of […]

Heat and Cold vs. Your Mouth

April 28th, 2015 (No Comments)

If you’re like many people, a lot of your favorite foods are served either piping hot or ice cold. A fresh pizza, a bowl of ice cream, a bucket of fried food, or an icy pitcher of beer, these are high on the list of many of the patients at our Federal Way dentistry office. […]

Removing Objects from Between Your Teeth

April 21st, 2015 (No Comments)

You will periodically get something stuck between your teeth that is more difficult to clean out than the average bit of broccoli or corn husk. It’s a particular problem for people who have large gaps between some of their teeth. This is generally a very simple dental problem to overcome, but it is important that […]

What is Lichen Planus?

April 14th, 2015 (No Comments)

Do you have a series of red, shiny bumps or a white, lacy rash on the surface of your tongue or the inside of your cheeks? It may be a condition known as oral lichen planus. Though the causes of this condition are not well understood, it generally does not call for treatment in its […]

Warning Signs of Fractured Teeth

April 6th, 2015 (No Comments)

When your tooth fractures, it can frequently invite serious decay and, if left untreated for too long, it call for a root canal. Unfortunately, it is entirely possible to have a fractured tooth without realizing it for an extended period of time. Fractured teeth can feel entirely normal to the touch, and you might not […]

What is Burning Mouth Syndrome?

March 25th, 2015 (No Comments)

Do you ever experience a burning sensation on the inside of your mouth or on your tongue? This is a condition known as burning mouth syndrome, and sometimes burning tongue syndrome. It is often paired with symptoms of dry mouth or a metallic taste, and can be made worse by eating hot or spicy foods. […]

Asthma’s Effect on Your Oral Health

March 17th, 2015 (No Comments)

If you suffer from asthma, you should put special focus on your oral health. This condition leaves you significantly more susceptible to tooth decay, mostly due to its tendency to cause your mouth to dry out. Many people with asthma will get in the habit of breathing through the mouth, and the asthma medication they […]

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