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When it Gets Rough Don’t Forget Your Floss
Hurricanes, earthquakes, forest fires and tornados, oh my! Natural disasters in the news, like hurricane Maria, are unfortunate reminders that it’s good to be prepared. In honor of National Preparedness Month now is a good time to revisit your go-to emergency kit and what to put in it. From your dentists point of view, it’s…
How to Brush Like a Pro
How’s your brush stroke? Just because you’ve been brushing your teeth for as long as you can remember it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re brushing correctly. In fact, you may actually be causing a little dental damage to both your tooth enamel and your gum line. Luckily, you’re never too old to re-learn how to brush…
5 Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
What’s a good alternative to losing a tooth? Not losing one! According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for adults. It’s also a disease that half of all American adults have – and three out of every four adults over 65 have…
Gum Disease Can Affect Your Overall Health
Nearly half of all American adults over the age of 30 have gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease in the dental world. But many of us don’t even know we have it. Ok, so what really is gum disease? It’s a chronic inflammatory disease that affects your gum tissue and the bone that…
Break Out Your New Smile – Spring Whitening Special is Back
Want to smile more? May is the perfect month to bring out your smile! Less rain. More sun. Summer is coming. And there’s plenty to celebrate, like May Day, Stars Wars Day (may the bright force be with you!) Cinco de Mayo. And what about mother’s day?! Now that’s something to smile about! So, why…
Sports Mouthguards Are Good for the Young and Not-so Young
April is facial protection month, which is always a good reminder that kids (and adults) who are involved in organized or recreational sports should wear mouth guards to protect their teeth. According to the American Dental Association, about a third of all dental injuries are sports related. And that number goes up when you include…
5 Ways for Kids to Stay Cavity Free
February is National Childrens Dental health month, but fighting off tooth decay for kids is a year-round job. And it’s not an easy task. That’s why we launched the Kids Cavity Free Club this month to give kids an extra incentive (bribe) to help maintain good dental hygiene to keep their smiles cavity free. Any…
What to Expect from Your New Patient Dental Exam
Has it been a while since you’ve last seen a dentist? Are you looking for a new dentist? First dental exam ever? No worries, we’ve got you covered. As a new patient at North Seattle Dental, you might be wondering what to expect from your new patient dental exam. Besides a friendly staff, comfortable surroundings and skilled dentists,…
Get Some Bling for the Holidays – Teeth Whitening Special
Give Yourself a Little Bling this Holiday Season! Get a Brighter Smile – And Save $100 Show off your new smile for the Holidays and let it shine throughout the New Year! Now through December 22nd, save $100 off In-Office Zoom! Teeth Whitening, which also includes a take home whitening kit for touch ups! And if…
Transform Your Smile this Fall – Save $300
Want to straighten and brighten your teeth this fall without anyone knowing it? Now, for a limited time, save $300 off your Invisalign treatment and also get a free take-home teeth whitening kit. Invisalign is the clear alternative to traditional braces. They’re invisible. Comfortable. And you can take them out to eat what you want….
Would You Rather Do Something Else than Floss?
Do you floss every day? Honestly? According to the American Academy of Periodontology, about 27% (only?!) of adults admit to lying to their dentist about how often they actually floss their teeth. And over a third of those adults surveyed would prefer to do something unpleasant, like clean a toilet or be stuck in traffic,…
To Floss or Not to Floss?
Slacker flossers rejoice! The Associated Press recently reported that there’s apparently little scientific evidence to support that regular flossing is vital for reducing plaque (the gunky stuff between your teeth) that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Does this mean it’s time to toss the floss? The potential benefits of flossing are clear…
Foods that Combat Tooth Decay
Ok, so there are plenty of foods that can promote tooth decay during certain lulls in dental hygiene. But what about foods that can also help combat tooth decay. What are these foods? And can these avengers truly fight back against cavities? Yes, they sure can. The trick, however, is to sneak these foods into…
Summertime Cavity Alert
For kids, tweens, even teens, summer may be the worst time for cavities. It’s summer, everyone’s on vacation mode. Parental rules ease up, More candy and soda sneak in. At the same time, tooth brushing time decreases. The days may be getting longer, but, with all the summer happenings, teeth brushings now rival Olympic 100…
Playsafe Sports Mouthguards for Kids
Protect Your Kids Teeth with Playsafe Custom Sports Mouthguards When it comes to protecting your kid’s teeth on (or off) the playing field, not all sports mouth guards are equal. Compared to store bought boil and bite mouthguards, Playsafe sports mouth guards are custom designed to provide both comfort and protection. Starting at $55 dollars,…