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 […]
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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 […]
Do you have oral piercings? Song’s Lynnwood dental center advises that you take particular care of your teeth. A piercing in the lip or tongue poses a whole new set of problems for your dental hygiene. The problems with oral piercings are threefold: first of all, biting down on a piece of metal is a […]
Do you have a toothache, but aren’t able to make an appointment with your Lynnwood dental clinic quickly enough for your liking? It can be agony to have to live with a throbbing tooth for even a few days, and most people look for ways to dull the pain. A common belief is that placing […]
We all get canker sores every now and then. They usually appear without apparent reason, only to disappear just as easily within a few days. But when does a canker sore turn into a problem? Look out for these warning signs for when it’s time to bring your sore to Song’s Lynnwood dental clinic: You […]
