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if you hate flossing here are alternatives

Good News for People Who Hate to Floss


About 30% of the US population flosses daily, so says a recent ADA survey. Break out a lie detector, and that percentage probably drops lower. Many adults would rather do anything else, even clean a toilet, instead of floss their teeth. That’s unfortunate, because flossing is truly one of the best things you can do…
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Stressing is bad for your teeth and gums

Stress Can Ruin Your Oral Health


Are you feeling stressed? If you’re feeling it, you’re in good company. 75% of adults say they experienced health issues recently due to stress, according to the American Psychological Association And the forecast for stress calls for rising levels. 43% of U.S. adults say they feel more anxious now than they did the previous year, according…
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Meet Office Manager Jessica

Meet Our New Office Manager Jessica


Helping the North Seattle Dental practice moving smoothly and keeping patients happy is what Jessica does best. While Jessica loves working in the wonderful world of dentistry, she wasn’t always a fan of “visiting the dentist”. In fact, she had dental fears! She grew up with the idea that you only see the dentist when…
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woman surprised about oral health tips

10 Things About Oral Health Your Parents May Not Have Told You


Do you get a gold star for your  routine oral hygiene? Or is there room for improvement? If you think there are some learning opportunities, you’re in good company. It’s estimated that on any given day about 50% of adults make some type of oral hygiene mistake. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re…
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Find better teeth whitening results here!

Get Better Teeth Whitening Results & Reward Your Efforts


Thinking about trying teeth whitening? If you are, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans try teeth whitening every year to cosmetically enhance their smiles. Why? Because teeth whitening is non-invasive and it can be an effective way to make your smile even more noticeable, We say “can” because, unfortunately, many teeth whitening treatments or methods…
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Stay healthier this year and avoid gum disease.

Visualize a Healthier New Year – It Starts With Your Gums


Make any resolutions to be healthier this year? Even if you didn’t, you might not be surprised to hear from us that a healthier you this year could start with having healthier gums, and teeth. Avoiding gum disease entirely, or even reducing its symptoms, might be the best thing you can do for your health…
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Take advantage of the Holiday teeth whitening special now!

Brighten the Holidays With Your Smile – Save Extra Now with Our Whitening Special!


Give yourself the gift of a bright smile and let it shine throughout the Holidays! Now through December 20th you can brighten your smile and enjoy extra savings on our in-office or take-home teeth whitening treatments. Lock into your savings by December 20th and  schedule your teeth whitening anytime through 2025! Let Your Smile Shine…
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Brighten Seattle with Teeth Whitening Gift Certs

Teeth Whitening Gift Certificates – A Gift That Keeps On Giving


Make the Holidays a little brighter in Seattle for everyone! Give the gift of Teeth Whitening Gift Certs! They’re the gift that keep on giving! They also make excellent stocking stuffers and they’re sure to brighten smiles in the New Year! You can give our teeth whitening gift certificates towards any of our teeth whitening…
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Healthy Teeth for Life

Open Enrollment is Almost Up! Will Your Benefits Change Next Year?


Will your dental benefits change next year? The New Year is just about here. If you haven’t already enrolled in your health and dental insurance, December 15th is the deadline to change or enroll So, what is open enrollment? This is the period when you may elect or change your benefit options available through your…
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This Halloween candy is the scariest for your teeth!

These Halloween Candies will Give Your Teeth a Fright


Halloween season is upon us. And the day of reckoning is near. The Halloween candy is coming, if it isn’t already lurking somewhere in your house. This year Americans will spend $3.5 billion on Halloween candy. That equates to over 600 million pounds. For a little perspective, the average child will consume 3 cups of…
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put unused dental benefits to work before you lose them!

Still Need Dental Work? Put Your Unused Dental Benefits to Work!


Still need some dental work this year? Now is the time to schedule it before any unused dental benefits expire or funds in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) expire at the end of this year. You’d be surprised to learn that you probably haven’t used all of your plan’s annual benefits. Only 3% of people…
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North Seattle Dentist Spencer Face DDS

Meet New North Seattle Dentist Dr. Spencer Face!


Taking over for now retired Dr. Worstman, Dr. Spencer Face brings the same strong commitment to dental excellence and compassionate care for his patients. A Washington native from Mukilteo, Dr. Face bleeds purple. He completed his undergraduate studies at the UW and also graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Dr. Face has…
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Dr. Leah Worstman retires

Dr. Worstman Retiring After 30 Years – Leaving North Seattle Dental in Good Hands!


Dear Friends, As I celebrate my 30th year in dentistry I want to thank you for giving me the privilege of being your dentist. It has been an incredible journey, and I am immensely grateful for all the relationships formed during that time. The trust and support I have received from each of you has…
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Meet scheduling coordinator Rin!

Meet Rin Our Newest Super-Hero


When you schedule an appointment with us, you’ll be talking to Rin, our very own scheduling super-hero. A native Spokanite, Rin’s mantra is “I can do hard things”. And she certainly can multi-task effortlessly! She spins a lot of plates around here, without a drop, and keeps everything moving along like clockwork. We’re happy to…
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Our summer selfie teeth whitening special starts now!

Extend Your Summer – Teeth Whitening Special!


Does summer ever need to end?  Not with our teeth whitening special! Extend your summer with our teeth whitening special. Lock into extra savings now through August then schedule your whitening appointment through 2024! Save on either in-house whitening or take home teeth whitening treatments. They are safe, effective, and tailored to your dental needs…
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