Monthly Archives: October 2016

Protect your child’s teeth this Halloween

We all know Halloween isn’t the most tooth-friendly holiday.  Sometimes people think that because I’m a dental hygienist I don’t eat candy.  I definitely eat candy.  I let my kids eat candy- probably too much of it on Halloween!  Do I worry about how this might affect their teeth? Absolutely! Did you know that [...]

Protect your child’s teeth this Halloween2016-11-11T06:32:59-08:00

Inflammation and Overall Health: Inflamed Gums Matter Beyond the Mouth

Earlier this year, my first patient of the day (I’ll call him John*) arrived for his dental  visit. I had to double check his chart because I was expecting a 33 year old man, but this person had a full head of gray hair.  Indeed, this patient was a 33 year old.  [...]

Inflammation and Overall Health: Inflamed Gums Matter Beyond the Mouth2016-11-11T06:36:50-08:00

Toothpaste and bottled water can damage my teeth?!?

Toothpaste and bottled water can damage my teeth?!? Not even the heavy wind warnings all around the Seattle area this past Saturday could keep Dr. Martin and the Keystone Dental Hygiene Team from their highly anticipated continuing education course with renowned dentist and researcher Dr. Kim Kutsch. Dr. Kutsch has helped to [...]

Toothpaste and bottled water can damage my teeth?!?2016-11-11T06:24:23-08:00
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