Author: drmccauley
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Holistic Dentistry Explained: What It Is (and What It Isn’t)
Holistic dentistry, sometimes called biological dentistry, is an approach to oral care that considers how your teeth and gums affect your overall health. A holistic dentist uses mercury-free, biocompatible materials, favors conservative treatment that preserves natural tooth structure, and looks at factors like airway, nutrition, and gum health that connect your mouth to the rest…
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What Is Biomimetic Dentistry? A Bothell Dentist Explains
Biomimetic dentistry is a conservative approach to repairing damaged teeth that mimics the strength, structure, and flexibility of a natural tooth. Instead of drilling away healthy enamel to fit a crown, a biomimetic dentist removes only the damaged portion and rebuilds the tooth with advanced bonded materials that behave like real enamel and dentin. The…
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Take Back your Time with Cerec Crowns
What would you do with a couple extra hours in the day? While we would love to see our patients more, we recognize how important your time is and understand you have other places to be! That’s why we’ve invested in the latest dental technology that allows us to create same day dental crowns, saving…
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Celebrating Earth Day Every Day – Our Practice’s Focus on Sustainability
Earth day is April 22 and marks the anniversary of the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Each year this day represents the opportunity to reflect on how we can better serve our environment and reduce our impact. For our practice, environmental stewardship and sustainability is something we consider as part of our daily operations.…
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Everything You Need to Know About Dental Sealants
Today we’re focusing on one the most important ways you can prevent cavities in your children’s teeth. Despite modern technology and the number of dental care products on the market, cavities are the most common chronic disease for children ages 6-19 according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The good news is that cavities…
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First Day of Winter
While it’s felt like winter around here lately, today is the first official day of the winter season! The change of seasons is a great time to swap out your old toothbrush for a new one as they tend to wear out after a few months of use. If you’re still shopping for stocking stuffers,…
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Ideas and Quick Tips to Get You Started Flossing
Over the course of my career as a dental hygienist, I constantly hear from patients that they don’t enjoy flossing. I tell them I don’t care what you use between your teeth as long as you use something! I realize flossing isn’t everyone’s favorite activity but research has suggested a link between oral and heart…
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Soda Free August
Participating in Soda Free August (#SodaFreeAugust) is a great choice for your teeth which will avoid all the sugars found in sodas. If you’re still looking for a carbonated beverage – check out the top picks from Food52’s recent taste test for some of the best sparkling water options out there! Food 52 Taste Test…
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Keep Your Family Happy and Healthy this Summer
Summertime is finally here! For many families that means school is out and kids are home on summer break. While most parents prepare for summer activities with sunscreen, bug spray, and first aid kits, it’s important to consider your child’s dental health as well. Below are some tips for keeping your kids’ smiles healthy this…
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Teeth Brushing Basics to Save You Money – 2 Minutes Twice a Day
Your Morning Routine What does your morning routine look like? You wake up, stretch, think about the day ahead and remember the dozens of things you have to do before you leave the house. Even on your most hectic days, your teeth, your dentist, and your wallet will thank you if you remember your teeth brushing!…