Many of our patients at Fairwood Dental Center have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to put the sparkle back in your smile! Over-the-counter products – You’ve probably seen over-the-counter whiteners such as whitening strips on store shelves. While whitening strips…
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You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and you have regular checkups and cleanings at our Renton, WA office. And everything you’re doing is wonderful! The smile you see each day in the…
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Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads you to skip regular checkups and cleanings, or, worse, if you would rather suffer tooth or gum pain than give us a call—give our Renton,…
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Probably because, for many kids, molars do get more cavities. So let’s answer two better questions: Why do molars get more cavities? And, how can we help prevent them? It’s the Pits. (And Fissures.) The reason molars are so useful—and more likely to develop cavities—is because of their shape. Unlike our front teeth, which are…
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