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Have you ever wondered what plaque really is? Dental plaque, which is also known as tooth plaque is a dental biofilm that is soft and sticky and builds under your teeth. Plaque is very sticky and usually colorless or pale yellow in color that regularly forms under your teeth. When the food, drinks, and saliva … Read more

Pink, red, pale, or even a bloody red – the color of your gums can tell the condition of your oral health. But generally, dentists at Icon Dental Center, Everett, and Seattle say that light to dark pink gums are the healthiest, whereas, the red color may mean your gums are sensitive or inflamed. How … Read more

Knowing when to get a root canal is kind of like figuring out when you need a dental filling. It is pretty hard to find about it during the early stages of the problem, hence it can be hard to determine whether your problem will be fixed by oral care efforts at home or if … Read more

Chewing gum is mostly considered as a past time activity by adults and children alike, but it has surprising benefits for your overall and dental health. We sat down with top dentists from Icon Dental Center in Everette and Seattle to see what they had to say about chewing gum. Benefits of Chewing Gum On … Read more

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