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Reduce Bad Breath – It’s Good for the Planet
Everyone has had (and shared!) “situational” bad breath. Ever eat garlic fries at a Seattle Mariners game? But chronic bad breath, aka Halitosis in dental speak, is something else. Unlike morning breath, or even garlic breath, chronic bad breath lingers, even after mints, mouthwash or extended brushings. It just doesn’t quite go away, and it…
A Brighter Smile in Two Hours
Rain or shine, a smile goes a long way to brighten the day for many of us. If you’re looking to highlight your smile a little more, treat yourself to our in-office “smile spa”. In just two hours, you’ll comfortably unwind, while our Zoom! Teeth Whitening procedure safely brightens your smile – sometimes up 8 shades. During…
5 Ways You Can Hurt Your Teeth When You Exercise!
Exercise is good for your body, and your teeth. Studies show that exercising regularly helps lower your risk of developing gum disease by 54%. In fact, even occasional exercise will reduce your risk by 33%. So, is there any risk to your teeth and gums from exercising? That depends. Sometimes your fitness and physical activities…
Unexpected Benefits of InvisalignMore Than Just Cosmetic!
Straightening your teeth isn’t always just about cosmetically enhancing your smile. It can also dramatically improve your bite and also help you maintain the health of your teeth. That’s actually what prompted Joe to get his teeth straightened. Getting a smile that he’s confident to share was a bonus – no more half smiles! When…
6 Ways to Lower Your Oral Cancer Risk
We pride ourselves on keeping your teeth and gums free of tooth decay and gum disease. And we love helping you keep your smile bright and making it standout. But one thing that you might not expect when you visit us is that we screen for oral cancer. Why? Because it’s deadly. While oral cancer…
A Snore Guard Could Save Your Relationship
Snore at night? If you do, you’re in good company. About 45% of adults do. Even if you don’t think you snore, you still might. Only 59% of snorers claim that they snore. Snoring is a common problem that covers all age groups, women and men alike. Many adults over 30 are considered “regular snorers”….
Feeling Stressed? Teeth Grinding is on the Rise!
Feeling stressed? If you are, you’re in good company. An American Dental Association poll recently found that 69% of dentists are seeing an increase in patients grinding or clenching their teeth. It seems as though the stress and anxiety associated with the constant threat of illness, economic concerns, and social isolation could be factors that…
What Goes On In Your Mouth, Could Affect Your Heart
Love your heart? Keep your teeth and gums healthy. It could work wonders for keeping your heart healthy too. February is considered “American Heart month”, which gives us all a reminder to focus a little more time, and attention, to the health of our hearts. Why? Because heart disease is currently the #1 cause of…
Why Does My Tooth Hurt? 5 Sudden Causes of Toothache
Whether it’s gnawing, throbbing, sharp or shooting, few things in life are as painful or disruptive as a toothache. Yet toothaches happen to many of us on any given day – about 22% of adults experience tooth pain every day. Sometimes the pain lingers or it goes away as quickly as it came. Either way,…
Share Your Smile for the Holidays!Teeth Whitening Special!
The Holiday Gift buying season is already here. So, what’s a great gift that keeps on giving that you can share? Your bright smile! Over the next few weeks, there will be plenty of festive moments over the Holidays to safely share your smile. So, why not unveil a new smile that sparkles, and leaves…
Protect Your Teeth & Save Some MoneySports Mouth Guard Special!
Save $25 Off Custom Sports Mouth Guards – Thru October! The Seattle Kraken just launched their historic 1st NHL season. And you can bet that no player hit the ice without sporting a mouth guard. Whether you’re a fan, or you like to play it, hockey isn’t the only sport or recreational activity where you…
How You Damage Your Teeth – Without Knowing It
Taking our teeth for granted is something that many of us tend to do…until we no longer have healthy teeth. Our tooth enamel is stronger than gold. It’s the hardest substance in our bodies. But no matter how strong it is, it still can’t protect our teeth from ourselves. It might be hard, but our…
Sealants Shield Your Kids from Back to School Cavities
School reopens for kids across Washington state this fall. For many parents, cooped up with their kids throughout the past school year+, having kids go back to school is a welcome relief. But as kids leave the home to get back to their classes, it also means more meals and snacks away from the house…
The Smile I Always WantedHow Invisalign Helped Renee!
When Renee first visited with Dr. Leah Worstman at North Seattle Dental she wanted a solution for her teeth grinding. Renee discovered that Invisalign could fix that issue, as well as fix some cosmetic issues that had been bothering her – she wanted straighter teeth too. A little over a year later, Invisalign corrected her…
Why You Still Need to Wear a Facemask When You Visit
Facemasks Still Required at Health Care Practices. Please pardon any facemask confusion. While Washington state lifted the requirement to wear a facemask in most public spaces, the state still requires that people visiting Health Care providers (such as our friendly dental practice) wear appropriate face coverings and maintain social distancing, regardless of their vaccination status….