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 […]
If you’ve ever had amalgam work in your mouth, you may have developed a spot of minor discoloration within your mouth. This spot may appear as a blue-gray stain on your cheek or gums. Our Lynnwood dentistry clinic knows these stains as amalgam tattoos. As its name suggests, an amalgam tattoo occurs when some of […]
Is your tongue taking on the appearance of being covered in black or similarly-colored hair? This is a condition known simply as black hairy tongue, a painless yet detrimental development that our Lynnwood dentistry clinic can help you with. Black hairy tongue happens when the papillae on your tongue lengthen. This not only creates a […]
Our Lynnwood dentistry clinic has discussed the importance of dental care for pregnant woman in the past. Indeed, pregnancy leaves you particularly vulnerable to tooth and gum problems. However, the story does not end there. The fact is that, if you fail to maintain good dental health during your pregnancy, it may have unfortunate effects […]
