Dry mouth affects you in many ways, some of the most important involving the health of your teeth. In case this isn’t enough of an incentive to deal with your dry mouth, our Lynnwood dental clinic would like to remind you of a few side effects of the condition that may appeal to your vanity. […]
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Just like any other respectable dentist, Song’s Lynnwood Dentistry recommends regular dental x-rays. These x-rays, often called “radiographs”, are a valuable way of detecting cavities, surveying injuries, monitoring erupting teeth or planning for orthodontic work. It’s natural that some people may worry about the radiation that this process may expose them to, but we can […]
Many parents come to our Lynnwood Dentistry with concerns about their child’s thumb-sucking. Indeed, habitual sucking can cause teeth to come in crooked, which may eventually call for costly orthodontia work. You should encourage your child to stop sucking on thumbs or pacifiers before his or her permanent teeth start to come in. Most children […]
A lot of people look at their teeth and see only hard, bone-like growths in their mouths. These people are surprised to discover that, within the thick white structure of the tooth, there is a node of soft, vulnerable flesh. This is the pulp of the tooth, and this is the part of your tooth […]
Acid reflux can cause a lot of problems. People suffering from this condition have trouble with their stomach acid escaping up their esophagus, which can burn the throat and cause a lot of pain. Some of this acid can also get into your mouth, which can be very harmful to your teeth. Our Lynnwood Dentistry […]
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 […]
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 […]
