Category: Dental Care
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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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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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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…