Gingivitis What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease. In this stage, the gums are somewhat inflamed and it may bleed a bit when brushing and flossing. Normally, healthy gums do not bleed. If you do experience bleeding from brushing and flossing, there is a possibility that you may start to see […]
How to Treat TMJ Dentist in Vancouver WA What is and how do you treat TMJ? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. It is the flexible joint that connects the jaw to the temporal bones of the skull (in front of each ear). Due to this, we are able to move our jaws up, down, side
Temporomandibular Joint Dentist in Vancouver WA What is Temporomandibular Joint? Temporomandibular Joint is short for TMJ and it’s the name of the jaw joint, it’s also a catch-all phrase for many symptoms: jaw pain, headaches, neck pain, muscle spasms, difficulty in opening the mouth. The lower jaw bone is a very unique bone in the
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What Foods Stain Teeth? Dentist in Vancouver WA How do foods stain teeth? Coffee may stain your teeth. The tooth enamel is made up of little tubules. As time passes, food, bacteria and other things get into those tubules. Yes, you are able to brush these out, but over time, certain foods like coffee, tea,
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Answers to Questions About Dentures Dentist in Vancouver WA Below we answer common questions patients may have about dentures. What are Dentures? Dentures replace missing teeth and can be taken out and put back in the mouth. There are many types of dentures, a few are: Full Dentures: Both upper and lower dentures are flesh-colored
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Dental Inlays and Onlays Dentist in Vancouver WA What are dental inlays and onlays? Dental inlays and onlays are like puzzle pieces to a tooth. These would be used when there is a large amount of damage on a tooth that a tooth filling would no longer hold, but it’s not enough damage that a
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