(425) 348-8484Gum disease is one of the most common oral health conditions, and it often develops without obvious pain. Learn the six signs to watch for, how gingivitis differs from periodontitis, what raises your risk, and how to protect your smile at home.
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7 Tips That Can Ease Your Child’s Fear of the Dentist
✓ We accept Delta Dental, Primera & most major insurance · Boeing employees welcome View insurance & financing → Is your child afraid of the dentist? As a parent, you can do a lot to help ease your child’s fear of the dentist. Helping your child feel comfortable...
Dentistry |3 min read
3 Extremely Useful Resources to Learn All About Root Canals
✓ We accept Delta Dental, Primera & most major insurance · Boeing employees welcome View insurance & financing → You’ve been told you need a root canal, and understandably, you now have questions: What exactly IS a root canal? Is it going to hurt? What can...
Dentistry |9 min read
Gum Disease and Breast Cancer: What the Research Says
Can good oral health prevent breast cancer? Research has explored a possible association between gum disease and breast cancer, but it does not show cause. Here is what studies say and how to protect your gums.
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Family Dentistry |1 min read
Flossing: Important or Not? [Infographic]
✓ We accept Delta Dental, Primera & most major insurance · Boeing employees welcome View insurance & financing → There has recently been some controversy over the importance of flossing – is flossing really necessary to maintain healthy teeth?...
Restorative Dentistry |2 min read
Are Dental Implants the Right Solution for Your Missing Teeth?
✓ We accept Delta Dental, Primera & most major insurance · Boeing employees welcome View insurance & financing → Do you hide your smile because of missing teeth? If so, imagine what it would feel like to correct the problem, knowing you could smile again with...
Cosmetic Dentistry |3 min read
The Best Way to Tell Someone to Whiten Their Teeth
✓ We accept Delta Dental, Primera & most major insurance · Boeing employees welcome View insurance & financing → We all know that person with the beautiful teeth and yellow smile. Your boss. Your boyfriend. Your sister. We care about people and want them to look...
8 Tips to Maintain Healthy Teeth While Traveling
Traveling soon? Get practical tips for protecting your teeth before, during, and after a trip, plus what to do if a dental emergency happens while you’re away from home.
Best Seafood in Mukilteo – Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing
✓ We accept Delta Dental, Primera & most major insurance · Boeing employees welcome View insurance & financing → At Harbour Pointe Family Dentistry, we are in love with our community! We also (like anybody) love to enjoy a great place to eat out once in a while....
Dr. Johnson’s Favorite Foods for Healthy Teeth
✓ We accept Delta Dental, Primera & most major insurance · Boeing employees welcome View insurance & financing → 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...