Many people think that simply consuming less sugar is going to lead to healthier teeth and gums, but this is not quite the case. Though decreasing your sugar intake is a good idea for maintaining a healthy body, the name of the game for our Lynnwood Dentistry is less about eating less sugar and more […]
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Oral cancer makes up less than five percent of cancer cases in the country. However, compared to many of the more common forms of cancer, it has a surprisingly high death rate. If you would like to analyze your chances of suffering this horrible disease, our Lynnwood Dentistry offers the following list of risk factors: […]
Everybody knows that you say “cheese” when you’re getting your picture taken in order to help flash your beautiful smile. But how do you go about getting a beautiful smile in the first place? You may be surprised to learn that cheese can, again, play a valuable role here. Try making cheese a bigger part […]
There are several brands of gum on the market that claim to help you clean your teeth, and some of the more wary patients at our Lynnwood dental center will ask if these claims are legitimate. After all, gum is supposed to be bad for your teeth. In our modern era of scam diets, hedge […]
You’re probably aware of all the bigger bullet-points about smoking, but did you know that smoking is also bad for your teeth? This goes beyond the ugly stains that it leaves behind; smoking is a serious threat to your oral health, and our Lynnwood dentist advises that you avoid the habit for the sake of […]
There’s a lot to look out for in the months following a heart attack, and this goes for your dental care as well. Be sure to alert your Lynnwood dentistry if you’ve had a heart attack, as this can have some serious implications on your regular visits. Once you’ve suffered a heart attack, you’ll want […]
What is bleachorexia? This is the word given to the phenomenon wherein people become obsessed with whitening their teeth. Such people, called bleachorexics, are actually inflicting serious harm to both the appearance and health of their mouths, and our Lynnwood dental clinic wants to advise you against succumbing to this practice of over-whitening. The chemicals […]
People struggling with diabetes have a lot of hardships to deal with, and some of these have to do with their oral care. Our Lynnwood dentist cautions diabetic patients to take particular care with their teeth, for their condition puts them at greater risk of tooth rot and periodontal disease. Diabetes causes poor circulation, and […]
