FAQs

When it comes to oral hygiene, it’s important to seek out certified professionals in the field.

In this section, our medical team will answer the most common asked questions about tooth pain, dental implants, emergency treatments and other endodontic procedures our patients and community may have.

July 20, 2022

Your Guide to Flossing

No matter how thoroughly you brush your teeth, reaching all the plaque and food debris that reside under your gum line and between your teeth is […]
June 27, 2018

The Difference Between a Manual Vs. Electric Toothbrush

Many people wonder which is better: a traditional, manual toothbrush or an electric toothbrush? Although they have their differences, both manual and electric toothbrushes are equally […]
April 10, 2016

The Dental Benefits and Detriments to Coffee and Tea

Most people—especially here in the Pacific Northwest—enjoy starting the morning off with a nice cup of coffee or tea. But many of us haven’t given much […]
October 27, 2015

Pregnancy and Your Dental Health

Have you heard that during pregnancy calcium gets sucked from the mother’s teeth to help make the baby’s teeth? Well, if you have, you should know […]
September 23, 2015

Your Guide to Tissue Grafts

If your dentist or periodontist has recently told you that you need a gum graft, don’t panic.  Gum surgery tends to sound worse than it is. […]
October 9, 2014

Periodontal Maintenance

What is periodontal maintenance, and how is it any different than the regular cleaning you’ve been having done most of your life? Well, a “regular cleaning,” […]

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