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Do you brush or floss first? There is a lot of debate behind the sequence of brushing and flossing. While some people argue that they like to floss first to loosen food and debris from between the teeth, which can then be brushed away after.  Others prefer to brush first to remove any excess plaque … Read more

If there is a small white or yellow oval-shaped ulcer or a painful red area in your mouth, then you are dealing with a canker sore. This condition usually occurs on the softer parts of the mouth such as your mouth, inside of your cheeks and on the inside of your lips. The medical name … Read more

You have probably heard time and time again from the dentist and your elders how regular oral hygiene is so important for your health. If you don’t look after your oral hygiene, it can lead to several health complications including Ludwig’s Angina. The condition itself is quite rare but it serious enough to raise an … Read more

Tongue thrusting is a natural reflex in babies that are breastfed. It is a habit that involves pushing the tongue forward between the lower and upper front teeth while swallowing. The proper way of swallowing is by pushing the tip of the tongue against the gum on top of the back of the upper front … Read more

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is an irritating mouth condition that is rare but also very difficult to treat. There are many changes you can make to your diet and medication to find relief from the condition. The key is to use a treatment that can target the areas that aggravate the areas in and around … Read more

If you have a first aid kit in your home, you may already be familiar with Hydrogen peroxide. It is a liquid that has many different uses. The liquid is also used as an active ingredient in many teeth whitening products.  If you have ever come across a teeth whitening treatment with hydrogen peroxide as … Read more

A set of four extra molars in your mouth may sound like a helpful thing, but when it comes to wisdom teeth, they are as useless as the appendix in your body. They are just there without any function. The reason why wisdom teeth are so popular when it comes to tooth extraction is that … Read more

The Pros and Cons of Dental Amalgam Fillings – What Patients in Everett and Seattle Should Know Have you ever been told you have a cavity and wondered, “What’s the best kind of filling for me?” You’re not alone. For many patients, that question leads to comparing options like tooth-colored composites, porcelain, or the often-overlooked … Read more

During a regular dental checkup, you may be surprised to hear the dentist asking about your water supply after checking your child’s teeth. It’s because fluoride, other than being an active ingredient in toothpaste, is also naturally present in water.  The naturally occurring fluoride in water is actually very important for the development of healthy … Read more