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What’s The Most Dangerous Sport for Teeth? (You’re Going to Be Surprised!)

added on: September 26, 2019
kids playing lacrosse

It’s always good to get out and get some exercise. When you’re participating in any sport, your dentist in Woodway will always remind you to protect your smile. All too often, we talk about avoiding sweets or sports drinks, food, and beverages that can damage your enamel and break down teeth. We forget about what’s… Read More


added on: August 14, 2019
fluoride concept

When it comes to the oral health of you and your family, you may have heard about the importance of fluoride. You may have also heard a few arguments against it. At our dental office in Woodway, we want to take the opportunity to talk a little bit about fluoride, what it is, why it’s… Read More


added on: July 26, 2019
dental floss

When it comes to great oral health, you’ll often hear your dentist in Woodway talk a lot about proper brushing and the importance of doing it every day. But there’s a good chance your dental team also talks to you about why you should be flossing every day. And with good reason.  Flossing greatly lowers… Read More


added on: July 19, 2019
kids swimming

Swimming pools may seem like an odd thing for your dentist in Woodway to talk about, but besides being a long-time summer favorite and a relaxing escape from the heat, swimming pools may actually pose an unwanted threat to your teeth. Now, before you forego all pools this summer (trust us, we don’t want that!),… Read More


added on: June 19, 2019
wisdom teeth

Extracting wisdom teeth is an incredibly common procedure. In fact, over 90% of Americans have their wisdom teeth removed. While there are some occasions when wisdom teeth surgery isn’t necessary, more often than not, it’s recommended to prevent additional problems and pain in the future. Let’s take a look at why so many Americans have… Read More


added on: June 7, 2019
examining gums with mirror

When many people think about their dental care they immediately think of teeth and smiles. But there’s another huge part of dentistry that can not only affect your oral health but your overall health, too — your gums. At our dental office in Woodway, we take gum health seriously, and for good reason. Poor gum… Read More


added on: May 16, 2019
pregnant woman brushes her teeth

Finding out that you’re pregnant is one of life’s most joyous (and scary) events you can endure. Everyone at our dental office in Woodway wants to send plenty of well wishes to all of the parents out there who are expecting a blessing of their own. We wanted to set aside this blog to talk… Read More


added on: April 22, 2019
dentist analyzes x-ray

Your tooth is throbbing, and you’re in a lot of pain. It’s unlike any pain you’ve ever felt before, and it’s definitely worse than a typical toothache. What could be going on? You may have an infection called an abscess. Besides the pain, the team at our dental office in Woodway wants you to know… Read More


added on: April 11, 2019
oral cancer ribbon

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and our dental office in Woodway wants to encourage all of our neighbors to get regular dental exams to check for signs of this scary disease. The truth is, oral cancer treatment is more successful the earlier that symptoms are detected. It’s important to know the common symptoms of… Read More


added on: March 19, 2019
snoring couple

At our Woodway dental office, we always go out of our way to make sure your mouth and your body are as healthy as possible – even it goes beyond simply treating or cleaning your teeth. Sometimes patients are concerned about how snoring might be affecting their smile, so we thought we’d dedicate this blog… Read More


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