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Feb 23
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Puyallup, WA Family & General Dentist Says: Choose Water (Nature’s Drink) for You & Your Children!

Each year throughout National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, the American Dental Association brings together dental health professionals, caregivers, parents, and teachers to give children the best start on oral health. This year’s NCDHM theme is “Water: Nature’s Drink.” Let’s explore how and why water is so important for good dental health! What Water Does for Your Smile Strengthens Your Teeth - Drinking water with fluoride is one of the easiest things you can d

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What Are The Worst Foods For Your Teeth? Puyallup, WA Family & General Dentist Breaks Them Down

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Jan 26
3 min

What Are The Worst Foods For Your Teeth? Puyallup, WA Family & General Dentist Breaks Them Down

As the saying goes, “you are what you eat” - and there’s no better place to see this than in your mouth! Many of the foods and drinks that we consume actively encourage the growth of bacteria-laden plaque in our mouths, which is a main factor in the development of cavities (aka tooth decay). And if you don’t clean your teeth properly, plaque eventually hardens into tartar, which contributes to gum disease and can only be removed with special tools by a dentist or hygienist. L

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4 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Healthier Smile, With Puyallup, WA Family & General Dentist

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Dec 29, 2020
3 min

4 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Healthier Smile, With Puyallup, WA Family & General Dentist

2020 is almost over, finally! It’s been an extremely strange and challenging year, but we’re ready to turn the page and start a new, brighter chapter in 2021. Check out our suggestions for a New Year’s Resolution to help you kick off 2021 with a healthier, happier smile! Floss! The truth is, we always know when our patients are fudging the truth about how often they floss - the proof is all over your gums and teeth! Sticky, bacteria-laden plaque is constantly forming on and b

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All About Cosmetic Dental Contouring, AKA Tooth Reshaping - With Puyallup, WA Cosmetic Dentist

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Dec 3, 2020
2 min

All About Cosmetic Dental Contouring, AKA Tooth Reshaping - With Puyallup, WA Cosmetic Dentist

Do minor dental imperfections make you afraid to smile? Tooth reshaping, aka dental contouring, may be right for you! There are actually a lot of different names for it - enameloplasty, odontoplasty, stripping, slenderizing - but they all refer to the same simple cosmetic dental procedure that can fix slightly imperfect teeth quickly, painlessly and affordably. How it Works: Tooth reshaping is a simple and painless procedure. Your dentist uses tools like drills, lasers or pro

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Straight Teeth Without the Braces! Invisible Aligners Explained by Cosmetic Dentist in Puyallup, WA

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Oct 19, 2020
2 min

Straight Teeth Without the Braces! Invisible Aligners Explained by Cosmetic Dentist in Puyallup, WA

Wish you had straighter teeth, but don’t want a mouth full of metal brackets and wires? Invisible aligners could be a great choice for you! Invisible aligners are a custom made series of snug-fitting clear aligners that gently straighten your teeth over the course of several months, and are virtually undetectable when worn. Who Can Use Invisible Aligners? Invisible aligners are an excellent option for older teens and adults. Children and younger teens are usually not good can

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Can Gum Disease Be Healed? Yes! Your General & Family Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Explains How

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Sep 17, 2020
2 min

Can Gum Disease Be Healed? Yes! Your General & Family Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Explains How

Gum disease may be very common and have quite serious and permanent consequences if left untreated, but it is also very treatable at nearly every stage! Thanks to modern dentistry, there are many treatment options that can halt the disease’s progress and even reverse it entirely. The treatment type your doctor will recommend depends on the stage of gum disease. Treatment For Early Stages (Gingivitis) Gingivitis is usually very easy to heal and eliminate with good oral hygiene

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1 in 2 Americans Have Gum Disease; General Dentist in Puyallup, WA Explains Stages and Symptoms

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Aug 31, 2020
2 min

1 in 2 Americans Have Gum Disease; General Dentist in Puyallup, WA Explains Stages and Symptoms

Did you know that 1 in 2 American adults have some stage of gum disease? Besides causing permanent tissue, bone and tooth loss if left untreated, gum disease is also linked to numerous other health issues throughout the body including heart and lung diseases, diabetes, stroke, dementia, and pregnancy complications. The good news is that gum disease is nearly entirely preventable with good oral hygiene and care, and usually can even be reversed with appropriate care and treat

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Suffering From TMJ Disorder? Your General and Family Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Can Help!

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Jul 30, 2020
2 min

Suffering From TMJ Disorder? Your General and Family Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Can Help!

Do you frequently have jaw pain, trouble chewing, or experience recurrent jaw clicking or popping? You may be suffering from TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Disorder - a common condition that affects over 35 million people in the U.S. Often abbreviated TMD or TMJD, this disorder affects women more than men - in fact, about 90% of all TMJD sufferers are women in their childbearing years. A number of factors likely contribute to this imbalance, including: stress, hormonal differe

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Which Denture Type Is Best For You? Your General & Family Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Answers

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Jun 29, 2020
2 min

Which Denture Type Is Best For You? Your General & Family Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Answers

denture[ den-cher ] / ˈdɛn tʃər / noun an artificial replacement of one or several of the teeth (partial denture), or all of the teeth (full denture) of either or both jaws; dental prosthesis.1 When one sees the word “denture,” more likely than not what comes to mind is a full set of upper and lower artificial teeth in gum-colored base. But dentures actually come in many different types and forms, and can replace anywhere between one missing tooth and all the teeth on an arch

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Cosmetic & General Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Lists Candies That Are Good For Your Teeth

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Jan 10, 2020
2 min

Cosmetic & General Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Lists Candies That Are Good For Your Teeth

It might sound too good to be true: Candy that’s good for your teeth? It’s true: there are a few types of candy that are actually great for your oral health! Chewing Gum can be great for your teeth - as long as it is sugarless gum. Chewing gum increases the production of saliva, which plays an essential role in neutralizing acids in the mouth and preventing bad breath and tooth decay. Gum with sugar would negate any positive effects, since the sugar would only provide a feast

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The Different Types of Impacted Wisdom Teeth, Explained By Your General Dentist in Puyallup, WA

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Dec 9, 2019
2 min

The Different Types of Impacted Wisdom Teeth, Explained By Your General Dentist in Puyallup, WA

Approximately 5 million wisdom teeth are removed in the U.S. every year! Because our jaws have evolved to be too small to fit third molars (aka wisdom teeth), they often grow in incorrectly - pushing against other teeth, erupting at an angle, sometimes even getting stuck in the jaw bone. Some lucky people have wisdom teeth that grow in correctly and do not need to get them removed, and an even smaller number of lucky people do not grow wisdom teeth at all! However, chances ar

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Puyallup, WA Family & General Dentist Says: Choose Water (Nature’s Drink) for You & Your Children!

What Are The Worst Foods For Your Teeth? Puyallup, WA Family & General Dentist Breaks Them Down

4 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Healthier Smile, With Puyallup, WA Family & General Dentist

All About Cosmetic Dental Contouring, AKA Tooth Reshaping - With Puyallup, WA Cosmetic Dentist

Straight Teeth Without the Braces! Invisible Aligners Explained by Cosmetic Dentist in Puyallup, WA

Can Gum Disease Be Healed? Yes! Your General & Family Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Explains How

1 in 2 Americans Have Gum Disease; General Dentist in Puyallup, WA Explains Stages and Symptoms

Suffering From TMJ Disorder? Your General and Family Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Can Help!

Which Denture Type Is Best For You? Your General & Family Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Answers

Cosmetic & General Dentist in Puyallup, Washington Lists Candies That Are Good For Your Teeth

The Different Types of Impacted Wisdom Teeth, Explained By Your General Dentist in Puyallup, WA

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