If you’re like most people, many of your favorite foods are either served piping hot or ice cold. A fresh pizza, a bowl of ice cream, a mug of hot cocoa, or a frosty beer, these are high on the list of many patients at our Lynnwood dentistry clinic. Unfortunately, these extreme temperatures are not […]
Are you experiencing a white, lacy rash or a series of red, shiny bumps across the surface of your tongue or inside your cheeks? It might be oral lichen planus. It’s unclear what causes this condition, and it generally does not require treatment in its milder form. However, if it gets severe, it can be […]
Drinking tea is generally a good idea. Many substances used in tea offer valuable health benefits, including reducing the chance of developing certain types of cancer. You therefore wouldn’t expect that your daily cup of tea might also be increasing your chances of throat cancer. According to studies done on esophageal cancer patients, it was […]
Most people will grow twenty baby teeth and then have them all replaced with about thirty-two permanent teeth, all in a neat little row in the upper and lower jaws. However, the occasional individual will develop excess teeth, sometimes in irregular places throughout the mouth. This is a condition known to our Lynnwood dentistry clinic […]
Tooth grinding, or bruxism, is fairly common among children. Somewhere between fifteen and thirty-three percent of children grind their teeth. This generally occurs at two times: when their baby teeth are erupting, and when their permanent teeth replace their baby teeth. Most children quickly lose the habit after the discomfort of tooth eruption passes, but […]
Normally, your tongue should have that familiar pinkish hue that we usually see. This is a sign of good health. However, some people will occasionally find that their tongues have turned an unusual red color. This will sometimes come with enlarged taste buds, which gives the surface of your tongue the appearance of a strawberry. […]
There are many options available when it comes to toothpaste. Something that you probably see a lot when shopping for a new brand is “tartar control”. What does such toothpaste entail, and is it a good choice for you and your family? Our Lynnwood dentistry clinic has the answers you need. The aim of tartar […]
There are many strange conditions that might manifest in your mouth, some of which are harmless and some of which are deadly. Some, like leukoplakia, are potentially either. If you see any signs of this condition, alert our Lynnwood dentistry clinic to get it checked out. Leukoplakia comes in the form of a white or […]
