Even if your youngster practices oral hygiene on a daily basis and has no documented problems , it is important to attend half-yearly tests and X-rays with us at Pacific NW Dental Center in Spanaway WA. Do you know how important dental sealants are when you have a young child? According to the CDC (Center […]
Gum disease affects a large number of Americans but it is surprisingly easy to ignore its signs. Since many people often focus their attention on issues with their teeth and since gum disease is often painless, the signs of gum disease can be ignored until they’re very severe. Unfortunately, while it is easy to disregard […]
When you’re suffering from ‘pulpitis’, you need a root canal treatment. Pulpitis is pulp inflammation – an infection in the innermost portion of a tooth. From there, the infection drips down to the tooth root. While cavities and other types of oral infection occurring on the tooth’s surface do not require surgery, pulpitis can not […]
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that can fill our office with unease. It’s not that we’re not romantic, it’s that we’re all too aware of the effects of increased amounts of candy and sweets on your pearly whites. While you’re busy celebrating that special someone in your life, the bacteria in your mouth are celebrating […]