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There is a myth floating around that you can ease a toothache by placing an aspirin next to it. However, our Bellevue dentist advises that this is not a wise course of action. Not only will this not mitigate your pain, but you are in fact only making your problem Read more...

Most tooth decay occurs when the oral bacteria eats sugars in your mouth and secretes a strong acid that can break down your dental enamel and create cavities into your dentin. However, this is not the only acid that can harm your teeth. Even a reasonably healthy variety of acid, Read more...

People are attracted to modern, tooth-colored fillings because they blend in with your remaining tooth structure, allowing their fillings to go unnoticed like never before. Unfortunately, this may not be a permanent solution. Tooth-colored fillings are not immune to the staining caused by smoking, coffee, colorful foods, and other such Read more...

A recent study conducted by the Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences took a look at the oral care habits of a large cross section of men and women. Researchers asked a series of questions to eight hundred participants, after which they subjected each to a Read more...

Do you ever feel like, despite your best efforts, you’re just not getting the same results with your dental care that other people are? Indeed, some people do have it easier than others. Your genetics can play a big part in your oral health. What follows is a list of Read more...