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Healthy eyes come from healthy gums

How Gum Disease Can Harm Your Eyes


Want to keep your vision healthy this year? It starts with your teeth. We always say that good oral health is connected to having good overall health. But now more research shows that there’s also a connection between your mouth and your eyes. If you want to maintain good vision this year, keep an eye…
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Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatgments

Sleep Better (and Make Friends) With a Snore Guard


Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring are often due to a blockage of the airway that occurs when your throat muscles and tongue relax during sleep. Because the oxygen is restricted, patients may snore loudly or have their deep sleep interrupted by frequent slight wake ups, so that the patient can properly breathe again. A…
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Stress Harms Your Teeth

How Stress Harms Your Oral Health


Got stress? If you’re feeling it, you’re not alone. 76% of adults said they experienced health impacts due to stress in the prior month, according to the American Psychological Association And the forecast calls for increasing stress in 2023. According to the American Psychiatric Association, + 26% of respondents anticipate they’ll be more stressed in…
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Do you have chronic dry mouth?

Do You Have Chronic Dry Mouth?


There’s much more to your saliva than just plain spit. It’s your mouth’s un-sung secret weapon. It works for you around the clock to fight tooth decay and gum disease, and it’s also vital to protecting your overall health. Unfortunately, many of us don’t produce as much saliva as we need for it to properly…
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Dental Assistant Brenda

Meet Our Newest Super-Hero


When you visit us for your next appointment you might find yourself in the caring, capable hands of Brenda – our newest dental assistant. Originally from  Wenatchee, Brenda is a self-certified multi-tasker who loves conversing with her patients, and getting to know them, while offering exceptional dental care. She brings her sunny disposition to our…
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Keeping kids teeth healthy for a lifetime of good health!

Keeping Your Kids Teeth Healthy for Life


There’s a direct correlation between oral health and longevity. In fact, studies show that the more teeth you have the more likely you are to live a longer life.  So, keeping your kids’ teeth healthy is also a great way to steer them towards a lifetime of better health. Healthy teeth, healthy life. That’s a…
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Baby Well Dental Visits

Baby Well Dental Visits
A Positive First Experience!


Risk of tooth decay begins with your child’s first baby tooth. And keeping your child’s teeth healthy and maintaining good oral habits is often easier said than done for many parents, so it’s good to have a plan. And that plan should include getting your child used to visiting a dentist early before all their…
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Custom sports mouthguards protect kids teeth

Custom Sports Mouth Guards – Protect Kids Teeth When They Play!


While it might not make a big difference in their game, a custom made sports mouthguard may make a big difference in keeping your child out of the dentist’s office. Every year over 5 million teeth get knocked out during kids’ sporting activities. And that doesn’t even include all the different types of recreational activities…
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why kids benefit for teeth cleaning

Why Teeth Cleanings Benefit Your Kids


Why should your kids make the trip to see us for their teeth cleanings, if they already brush and floss (correctly), after every meal? Because dental plaque, the sticky bacteria that builds up on your teeth, starts forming on their teeth about 4-12 hours after they brush their teeth! Consider plaque to be the number…
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Top Seattle Dentist Leah Worstman

Leah Worstman Voted Top Seattle Dentists – 8 Years in a Row!


Who was just recognized as one of the best dentists in Seattle? Your friendly North Seattle neighborhood dentist Leah Worstman was! Voters recognized Dr. Leah Worstman as one of the best dentists in Seattle. The magazine once again included her in their list of the top Seattle metropolitan dentists; 8 years in a row! Dr. Worstman…
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Chris Pickel Voted one of the best Seattle dentists

Chris Pickel Noted as a Best Seattle Dentist – 12 Years in a Row!


Looking for one of the best dentists in Seattle? You may already have!  North Seattle dentist Dr. Chris Pickel is once again recognized as one of the best dentists in Seattle. Dr. Pickel was recently included in Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Seattle dentist for 2023. That’s 12 years in a row! Dr. Pickel…
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Keeping Dental Patients Safe During Covid

What to Expect When You Visit Us!
Here’s How We’re Keeping Everyone Safe!


As our practice continues to successfully prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, you can be assured that we’re taking every precaution on our end to protect you when you visit with us for your dental care – from the moment you arrive, to the moment you leave. Because of these efforts, we have had zero positive occurrences after…
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Dental Gifts for your smile

Gifts for Your Holiday Smiles!


Who can resist a smile this time of year?  It is the season of joy and good tidings after all! As the Holidays near, we hope that you too find many occasions to share smiles with your family, friends and loved ones. And since it’s the season of gift giving, why not include a few…
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The gift of a bright smile

Brighten Your Smile for the Holidays!
Teeth Whitening Special!


Give yourself the gift of a bright smile and let it shine throughout the holidays! Now through December 22nd brighten your smile and save extra off our in-office or take-home teeth whitening! Let Your Smile Shine – Teeth Whitening Special!! Save $75 off In-Office Zoom! Teeth Whitening! Step out with vibrant new smile in only…
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Tips to Avoid Holiday Teeth Stains

Keep Your Teeth Stain Free Over the Holidays!


The Holidays are a season of joy and good cheer. And that means there’s going to be plenty of festive gatherings with lots of foods and drinks to sample. While many of these seasonal treats are delicious, they are also really good at staining your teeth – Here are some of the Holiday Teeth Staining…
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