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The leaves are changing colors which means it’s that time of year again. That’s right, it’s the ‘Use It Or Lose It’ season. We’re talking about your dental insurance. Most dental insurance plans run on a calendar year starting January 1st and ending on December 31st. If you don’t use your dental benefits by the end of [...]
April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month. When you think of cancer you are more likely to think of breast, skin, or colon cancer than oral cancer. Even though it is less common, oral cancer affects approximately 42,000 Americans every year. Along with other types of cancer, early detection increases the chance of recovering from this deadly [...]
Since it is Halloween, you probably expect your favorite dentist at Seven Lakes Dental in Smokey Point, WA to post a long blog post about the damage candy can do to your teeth, and that you should give out tooth brushes to your neighborhood trick-or-treaters instead of candy. While the amount of candy distributed to children is [...]
Here at Seven Lakes Dental in Smokey Point WA, our staff fields numerous questions from patients. When it comes to children’s dental care, one of the most frequent inquiries we get is how to choose the best toothbrush for a child. Follow these suggestions and your child is sure to have a healthy mouth and a bright [...]
There is a lot more in your mouth than just your tongue and teeth. Did you know that most of us are host to an average of 34 to 72 different types of bacteria colonies. Before you gasp in horror and run for the antimicrobial soap, take comfort in knowing that many of these bacteria aid in [...]
When you think of flossing your teeth, do you find yourself resisting? Do you believe it is too difficult and time-consuming? Do you even suspect that the whole process is more trouble than it’s worth and does not really accomplish anything? Here at Seven Lakes Dental in Smokey Point we know that you couldn’t be more wrong. Flossing [...]
So you’ve just found out you are going to need a Root Canal Treatment. As with any medical procedure, it’s always a good idea to read all information given to you by your dentist. You should also ask any questions you might have about the procedure ahead of time. This will alleviate any fears you might have [...]
Children anxiously await the loss of their first baby tooth. Not only is it a sign that they’re growing up, but it is a chance for them to get a visit from the Tooth Fairy. The night after losing a tooth, children place it under their pillow. Then they go to sleep hoping that the Tooth Fairy (a [...]
We all know smoking is bad for you It has been pretty well established that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health. According to the US Department of Health & Human Services, cigarette smoke adversely affects the autoimmune system, blood, bones, heart, lungs, reproductive system, and heart. It has also been attributed to 16 different types of [...]
Remember back when you were a child on Christmas Eve. You lay in your bed wide eyed, unable to sleep with excitement as you wait for morning to come so you can see what Santa brought. The joy you felt when morning finally arrived and you could run downstairs and see what wonderful new toys were there [...]
