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Offered in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese

Dental Care & Education Information

    Dental Procedures:
    - Cosmetic Dentistry 
    - Crowns and Bridges 
    - Root Canal Treatment 
    - What is Root Canal Treatment and Why Would You Want It?
    - What Is Orthodontics? 
    -
Sealants
    - Fluoride
    - Dentures 
    - Mouthguards
    - Teeth Whitening with Zoom!
    - Teeth Whitening
    - Dental  Fillings
    - What is a Composite Resin (White Filling)?
    - What Is a Dental Implant?
    - What are dental cleanings (scale and polish) and why have them?
    - What is Deep Cleaning (Deep Scaling and Root Planing)?
    - Scaling and Root Planing
    Periodontal (gum & surrounding structures)
    - Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease 
    - Periodontal Disease 
    - Dental plaque
    Oral Hygiene & Products:
    - How Do I Brush and Floss?
    - Plaque and Tartar Control  
    - Power Brushing Instructions 
    - What Are Electric Toothbrushes?
    - Why Rinse At Night?
    Oral Health:
    - Regular Dental Visits - Why Are They Important?
    - Study: Regular scaling can reduce atrial fibrillation risk
    Dental & Oral Conditions:
    - Tooth Decay
    - Dentinal Sensitivity - English (Interactive) 
    - Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)  
    -
Sensitive Teeth - English (PDFs) 
    
- Sensitive Teeth? Check Your Toothpaste
    - Wisdom Teeth - English (PDFs) 
    
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Destroys Teeth
    - Grinding of Teeth
    - Oral Cancer
    - Receding Gums
    - Halitosis (Bad Breath)
    - What You Can Do About Bad Breath

    - The Oral Cancer Foundation

    Smoking & Tobacco Using
    - Leisurely Cigar Puffs Have Hidden Risks
    - How Many Teeth Are in That Cigarette Pack?
    - Can Tobacco Products Harm My Mouth?
    - How Smoking Causes Cancer
    - What is Oral Cancer?
    - Oral Cancer Risk Factors
    - Throat Cancer Information
    - Throat Cancer Risk Factors
    - Washington State Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
    Dentofacial Conditions & Oral Medicine:
    - TMJ Diseases and Disorders - English (PDFs) 
    - Mouth Breathing Can Cause Major Health Problems
    - Mouth Breathing & How It Affects Your Health
    - First Comes TMD, Then Fibromyalgia?
    - Headaches and Jaw Pain? Check Your Posture!
    - What is Orofacial Pain?
    - What is tongue thrust?
    - Does Your Tongue Affect Your Orthodontic Treatment?
    - What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?
    
    
    Diets, Nutrition & Holistic Dentistry:
    - Sports and Energy Drinks Responsible for Irreversible Damage to Teeth
    - Xylitol 
    - Study: Xylitol lozenges aid in caries prevention
    -
Why Are Minerals and Nutrients Important for Oral  Health?
    - How Does What I Eat Affect My Oral Health?
    - What Does Your Mouth Say About Your Overall  Health?
    - Vitamin C Speeds Recovery from Oral Surgery  Wounds
    - Vitamin D Deficiency and Non-specific Musculoskeletal Pain
    - Soda Attack: Soft Drinks, Especially Non-colas and  Iced Tea, Hurt Hard Enamel
    - Study: Diet soda can decay teeth like meth 
    - Dental erosion due to abuse of illicit drugs and acidic carbonated beverages
    
- Vegetarian Diets & Oral Health
    - Living in a Sugar Culture
    - Herbal Medications vs. Conventional Drugs
    - Aloe Vera Helps Relieve Mouth Sores
    - Licorice Root Extract Treats Canker Sores
    - Lollipops with licorice-root extract inhibit periodontal (gum) pathogens
    
- Acupuncture May Provide Relief From Dry Mouth
    - Anticariogenic agents of the future may come from nature
    - Nutraceuticals show promise in oral cancer therapy
    Children:
    - Children's Teeth
    - Early Childhood  Caries
    - Pacifiers Have Negative and Positive Effects 
    - How Do I Care for My Child's Baby Teeth?
    - Children's Dental Visits: Parents, Prepare Yourselves
    - What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?
     Pregnancy & Dental Care:
    - Good Oral Health Is Essential During Pregnancy
    - Expecting? Don’t Neglect Your Teeth
    - How Does Pregnancy Affect My Oral Health?
    - Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy


















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  • Home
  • Contact Us
    • Make Appointment
  • Patient Information
    • Insurance & Financing
    • Patient Education
    • Patient Education - Español
    • Patient Education - Tiếng Việt
  • Our Practice
    • Our Doctors
    • Our Office
    • Our Services >
      • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Implants
      • Dentofacial Orthopedics & Orthodontics
      • Laser Dentistry >
        • Laser Assisted Periodontal Treatments
        • Laser Assisted Root Canal Treatments
      • Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnea