Author: drmccauley
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Kids Toothpaste Basics
Even though those teeth are tiny, it’s important to begin dental care as soon as possible! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends starting your child’s dental care as early as a few weeks after birth. At this point you don’t need kids toothpaste but can clean your child’s gums with a soft infant toothbrush or…
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5 Tips for a Bright Smile
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and everyone wants to make sure they have a bright smile! With an upcoming holiday focused on romance, I start thinking about prepping for date night. One of the first things that people notice when they initially meet you is your smile. Having a bright, white smile is…
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Get Ready for Valentine’s Day with Our Whitening Special
What’s on your calendar for Valentine’s Day? Are you still looking for a last minute gift idea? We know patients want to look and feel their best this month which is why we’re happy to offer a limited time promotion on Zoom Whitening for $275 ($550 value). This professional whitening method delivers results and only…
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The Science Behind Cold Sensitivity and Tips on How to Reduce and Relieve It
Baby It’s Cold Outside! As winter approaches and temperatures decrease, I hear from patients more often that the cold air outside makes their teeth hurt. Cold sensitivity, or dentin hypersensitivity, is very common in patients. In fact, 67% of people experience pain when eating cold food or drinking cold drinks, and 51% of people experience pain…
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Avoiding Acid Erosion During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is right around in the corner! In preparation for the start of the holiday season, we’re sharing information on acid and alkaline content in many holiday foods and providing tips to keep your teeth healthy and strong. Enamel is the protective armor of our teeth. Preventing damage to the underlying dentin and nerve layers,…
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Happy Halloween!
We want to wish all of our wonderful patients a happy and safe Halloween tonight! Our office decided to dress for the occasion today: Make sure to check out our post on Choosing the Right Halloween Treats for Your Kids and feel free to call (425-354-3138) or email (DrM@mysmilesanctuary.com) us if you any questions. We are…
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Choosing the Right Halloween Treats
Halloween is just around the corner! It’s estimated that 90 million pounds of chocolate will be sold this week as Americans prepare for Trick-or-Treaters. We know this means both adults and children will be enjoying treats this weekend. Here are some tips for choosing the right Halloween candy to help reduce the chance of tooth…
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Best Bothell Dentists Award
Patients’ Choice Award | One of the Best Bothell Dentists Dr. McCauley and the team at McCauley Family & Cosmetic Dentistry were very excited to be awarded the Patients’ Choice Award by OpenCare as one of the Best Bothell Dentists in the area. OpenCare annually reviews and evaluates over 51 Dentistry offices in Bothell, based on patient reviews from Yelp,…
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Back to School! Here Are 5 Tips To Help Your Child Like The Dentist
Here are some great tips to help your child like the dentist! New backpacks, books, and teachers. As children begin another year at school, it is important to make sure they are healthy and strong so that they can excel academically. While they require doctor’s check ups as they grow or perhaps the yearly sports…
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Dr. McCauley Passes the AACD Written Examination
Dr. McCauley Passes AACD Exam We are excited to announce that our doctor, Amanda McCauley, has successfully passed the required written examination for American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) accreditation. This is a prestigious and intensive process, and Dr. McCauley is excited to begin the accreditation journey, joining only the best cosmetic dentists in the…