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Nearly everyone rinses their mouth with water after they are done brushing their teeth. After all, how else are you going to get rid of the excess toothpaste in your mouth? This may come as surprising but dentists at Icon Dental Center, Everette and Seattle say that it is not the right thing to do. … Read more

Mouthwashes are made to rinse your mouth and spit immediately after, not swallowed. We talked to Icon Dental Center, Everette to find out what would happen if you swallow a mouth rinse. Swallowing a mouthwash is not common amongst people, but if somehow, a young individual in your home did swallow a small amount of … Read more

It seems the health industry wants us to chew sugar-free gum and altogether avoid food and drink with a high content of sugar. But at the same time, health experts say artificial flavoring is also bad for the health. So it can become very difficult to choose between the right thing.  Today we are going … Read more

Are you lost and confused about what you need to do to get through this coronavirus crisis? Well don’t panic! We are here to demystify things likes how to apply for unemployment and what resources are out there to help you financially during these hard times. Send us a DM if you have questions or … Read more

Did you know that you might be missing out on a crucial mineral for your teeth? Most people know about fluoride, but zinc is the real unsung hero of oral health. If you’ve been struggling with cavities, bad breath, or gum issues, chances are your dental routine is missing this powerful ingredient. Here’s the truth: … Read more

Did you know dentists and their families regularly take a tablet of time-release vitamin C every day in the morning? Here is the reason behind this: Vitamin C prevents the formation of plaque leading to tartar on the teeth. In order to fight infection, and synthesize new collagen while protecting proteins, DNA, and long-chain fatty … Read more

Have your denture teeth become stained or discolored? Do you want to whiten them? Anyone who wears dentures will wonder some at one point whether they can whiten their false teeth or not.  So can dentures, bridges and other false teeth can be whitened? In short, no they cannot be. Dentures are made with superficial … Read more

Water flossers are oral health appliances that make use of a jet of water to help you remove plaque, food, bacteria, and other debris from between your teeth and below the gum line. Since flossing is an important part of regular oral hygiene, it is very important that you floss your teeth at least once … Read more