Your Kennewick dentists has said that your wisdom teeth need to be removed yet they do not hurt. So you are wondering; what is the need of removing them? While it is not always necessary, oral surgery for the removal of wisdom teeth has almost become a rite of passage. Statistics indicate that there are […]
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The Real Cost of Skipping Your Dentist Appointment
If you own a car, it is common practice to have it serviced for tune-ups and check-ups every 5,000 miles or so. The same principle applies for your teeth as you need to get it checked as recommended by your dentist, usually twice per year. If you fail to have your teeth checked every year, […]
Read MoreIs our love affair with bottled water costing us fluoride protection?
Each year more of us are drinking bottled water. It’s convenient. It tastes good. It might be safer than the tap water coming from our municipal system or backyard well, depending on where we live. But is so much bottled water, most of it lacking fluoride, good for our teeth?First, consider the magnitude of how […]
Read More8 Common Reasons Of Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity is a common problem for most adults. The short-term, yet intense pain causes discomfort and affects one’s daily routine. Generally, tooth sensitivity signals a variety of other problems, including emerging cavities and tooth cracks. But before running to the dentist, here are the most frequent causes of tooth sensitivity. Tooth whitening treatments: Regardless […]
Read More5 Ways to Ease Your Child’s Fear of the Dentist
There are actually a whole lot of grown adults out there who are absolutely terrified of going to the dentist. If you happen to be one of those people who are scared of the dentist yourself, it can be quite a challenge if you have a child who is also afraid of the dentist and […]
Read MoreWhat is the best type of toothbrush?
OK, so you know you need to brush your teeth. We’re sure your dentist in Kennewick WA has already told you about all the terrible things that will happen if you don’t brush, but in case you were still reeling from the nitrous oxide, or you were sober and just not listening, let’s review: If […]
Read MoreThe Facts About Bad Oral Health
There’s an episode of Seinfeld with a plot that involves Jerry dating a doctor and getting a little annoyed with how she goes on and on about how satisfying it is to save a person’s life. Jerry becomes downright angry when he learns this “doctor” he’s been dating is a dermatologist, something he equates with […]
Read MoreAll There is to Know About a Teething Baby
We all know that babies start teething at an early age. But, did you know a baby starts growing its teeth long before birth? This may come as a surprise, but at about five weeks gestation, a baby starts developing primary teeth. These teeth are hidden in the jaw, and can rarely be seen during […]
Read MoreDifferent Dental Conditions and How They Can Be Helped
Dental conditions are a collection of various tooth diseases such as: cavities, tooth erosion, dry mouth, tooth sensitivity, gum disease, and bad breath. These diseases look minor, but can consist of very painful and difficult treatment methods. The mouth is called the gateway to the body because all the food you eat goes inside this […]
Read MoreHow Our Teeth Affect Our Overall Health
When we talk about our overall health, our dental conditions may not get much priority. But oral health is very important as it has a wide-reaching effect on our health. When things go wrong with teeth, we understand just how wide-reaching it is. Let’s talk about these dental conditions and how Kennewick dentists might help […]
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