There has recently been some controversy over the importance of flossing – is flossing really necessary to maintain healthy teeth? Despite conflicting reports, dentists defend keeping flossing a priority. Don’t toss your floss into the trash...
There has recently been some controversy over the importance of flossing – is flossing really necessary to maintain healthy teeth? Despite conflicting reports, dentists defend keeping flossing a priority. Don’t toss your floss into the trash...
What are your travel plans this summer? Whether you’re planning a long weekend at the beach, a rustic camping adventure, or an international getaway, no doubt you’re excited about your upcoming escape. The house-sitter is booked, your bags are packed…but do you have...
You probably realize the foods you choose have an impact on your waistline, heart health, and overall well-being, but did you know your diet can also affect your oral health? In honor of National Nutrition Month, Dr. Kris Johnson your dentist in Mukilteo and...
Hello, friends! I’m the Tooth Fairy, and Dr. Johnson’s and the team at Harbour Pointe Family Dentistry have graciously given me the opportunity to take over their Mukilteo dental blog today! February is my favorite month of the year – it’s...
Every year, 600,000 Americans die from heart disease (link tohttp://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm), becoming the number one killer among women and men. Mukilteo dentist, Dr. Johnson, and his team share some vital heart disease facts. Heart disease is known...
It may look like a simple piece of string, but dental floss is so much more! It’s a proven ally in maintaining healthy teeth and gums and helps give your overall health a boost. Do you floss daily? What techniques help you get the most out of your flossing experience,...
Our responsibility as parents is to instill a good dental hygiene routine in our little ones from an early age. “Oral health is an important part of a child’s overall health and well-being – but it is sometimes overlooked in the early years.” – Dr. Edward H....
You know how the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Is that actually true? Probably not, but many times we can mistake this sort of “common knowledge” for being grounded in truth. With that theme in mind, here are 3 foods you probably thought...
October is National Hygiene Month: A time to focus on maintenance, nutrition and rebalancing of the complex systems that make up our living organisms. Thanks to the hyped awareness of our need to “look at the big picture,” physicians everywhere are making efforts to...
A new study reveals that there’s yet another reason to smile about your healthy-heart habits—your oral health. Regular moderate intensity physical activity such as walking, cycling, or participating in sports offer significant benefits to your overall health....