#FastFacts About Sugar Consumption, With Auburn, WA Family & General Dentist
How much sugar did the average person consume in the 1700s vs. today? And what does our increased sugar consumption do to our oral,...
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- Jan 27
The Anatomy of the Human Tooth – With Your General & Restorative Dentist in Auburn, WA
Would you consider your teeth as living things? It might come as a surprise given how hard they are, but our teeth are indeed living...
- Jan 9
What Is Oral Biofilm; How Does it Impact Oral Health? Auburn, WA Family & General Dentist Explains
Do you know how much bacteria is in the human mouth? Estimates vary between 500 to 700 different species of bacteria, and between 6...
- Oct 31, 2022
How to Fight Sugar Cravings, With Your Auburn, Washington Family & General Dentist
People today consume an astounding amount of sugar – nearly 300% of the recommended amount! Over the past few decades, added sugars in...
- Sep 30, 2022
Coffee and Your Oral Health, With Restorative & General Dentist in Auburn, Washington.
Are you a daily coffee drinker? 64% of American adults are! In fact, Americans drink about 400 million cups of coffee every single day....
- Sep 3, 2022
What is a Sinus Lift, and Why Might I Need One? Auburn, WA Implant & Restorative Dentist Explains
If you plan to get a dental implant, you might be told that you need a sinus lift surgery first. But what exactly is a sinus lift, and...
- Aug 1, 2022
What are the 4 Main Tooth Filling Materials? Auburn, WA Family & General Dentist Explains
If you’ve ever been told you have a cavity, you know what comes next: getting a filling. There are four main types of filling materials,...
- Jul 5, 2022
How Does Fluoride Protect Our Teeth? Your Family & General Dentist in Auburn, WA Explains
What is Fluoride? Fluoride (pronounced “floor-eyed”) is a naturally occurring mineral found nearly everywhere on earth – in air, soil,...
- Apr 29, 2022
What Can Custom Mouth Guards Do For You? Auburn, WA General & Restorative Dentist Explains
Imagine losing a front tooth due to a sports injury, or painfully cracking a tooth due to habitual teeth grinding. The trauma of the...
- Mar 31, 2022
What are Inlays and Onlays? Learn With Your Auburn, WA Restorative and Cosmetic Dentist
You've heard of dental fillings and crowns, but have you heard of inlays and onlays? In the past, dental crowns were always the go-to...
- Feb 1, 2022
Auburn, WA, Residents Ask: What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Learn With Family & General Dentist
Baby teeth may be temporary, but they are incredibly important! They play a big role in a growing child’s speech, digestion, and social...
- Dec 17, 2021
The Top 6 Popular Cosmetic Dental Treatments in Auburn, WA, Explained By Our Cosmetic Dentist
Wish you could improve your smile? Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and many view an attractive smile as an...
- Oct 26, 2021
Manual vs. Electric: Which Toothbrush is Better? Learn With Auburn, WA General & Family Dentist
Do you use an electric toothbrush or a regular one? Does one type seem like it cleans your teeth better than the other? The truth is that...
- Sep 28, 2021
Do You Have Tonsil Stones? Causes, Symptoms & Treatments, With Auburn, WA Family & General Dentist
Have you ever seen white-ish or yellow-ish lumps that look like they are embedded in the back of your throat? These are likely tonsil...
- Aug 31, 2021
What Are the Best Sugar Substitutes? Healthy Choices With Auburn, WA General & Family Dentist
Are you trying to cut down on sugar? As dentists and health professionals, we definitely support that choice! But be aware: though many...
- Jul 23, 2021
What Makes Foods More Likely to Cause Cavities? Your Auburn, WA Family & General Dentist Explains
cariogenic car·i·o·gen·ic | \ ˌker-ē-ə-ˈje-nik , -ˈjē- \ adjective producing or promoting the development of tooth decay1 Did you...
- Feb 23, 2021
Auburn, WA Family & General Dentist Says: Choose Water (Nature’s Drink) for You & Your Children!
Each year throughout National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, the American Dental Association brings together dental health...
- Jan 26, 2021
The Top 7 Worst Foods For Your Teeth; Listed By Your Auburn, WA General & Family Dentist
As the saying goes, “you are what you eat” - and there’s no better place to see this than in your mouth! Many of the foods and drinks...
- Dec 29, 2020
New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier, Happier Mouth! With your Auburn, WA General Dentist
2020 is almost over, finally! It’s been an extremely strange and challenging year, but we’re ready to turn the page and start a new,...
- Dec 3, 2020
All About Cosmetic Dental Contouring, AKA Tooth Reshaping - With Auburn, WA Cosmetic Dentist
Do minor dental imperfections make you afraid to smile? Tooth reshaping, aka dental contouring, may be right for you! There are actually...
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