Why Are My Teeth Sensitive? Causes and What Helps Sensitive teeth are one of the most common reasons people call our office in Everett. The good news is that sensitivity is a symptom with a short list of causes. In most cases, we just need to know which tooth reacts, what sets it off, and […]
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Tooth Extraction Aftercare: How to Heal Faster and Protect the Clot
Tooth Extraction Aftercare: How to Heal Faster and Protect the Clot Tooth extraction aftercare starts with protecting the blood clot that forms in the socket. We always tell our Everett patients that the first 24 hours after a tooth extraction matter most. Here’s what to do right after an extraction and when you should reach […]
Lost a Filling or Crown? Here’s What to Do
Lost a Filling or Crown? Here’s What to Do If you’ve lost a filling or crown, the tooth underneath is now exposed and a little more fragile, so it’s worth getting repaired before the problem grows. This usually isn’t dangerous, and in most cases it’s a quick fix, but the sooner you’re seen the simpler […]
Cracked or Chipped Tooth: How It’s Fixed
Cracked or Chipped Tooth: How It’s Fixed A cracked or chipped tooth is one of the most common things we see, and the good news is that it’s almost always fixable. What the right repair looks like depends on how deep the damage goes, from a quick polish on a rough edge to a crown […]
Wisdom Tooth Pain: Causes and What Helps
Wisdom Tooth Pain: Causes and What Helps Knowing the cause of your wisdom tooth pain lets you know if you can wait out a dentist appointment or if you need an emergency dentist ASAP. That aching back molar might be a tooth coming in, one that’s stuck, or a gum that’s become irritated or infected. […]
Tooth Abscess: Signs and What to Do
Tooth Abscess: Signs and What to Do A tooth abscess is an infection in or around a tooth, and it’s one of those problems that needs prompt attention rather than a wait-and-see approach. If you have swelling, a fever, or throbbing pain, the safest move is to call us at (425) 743-3911 so we can […]
Calculus Bridge: What Heavy Tartar Buildup Means
Calculus Bridge: What Heavy Tartar Buildup Means If you’ve noticed a hard crust bridging across the backs of your lower front teeth, that has a name: a calculus bridge. It’s tartar that has built up and hardened until it spans two or more teeth. It’s common, it’s treatable, and in most cases a single professional […]
How to Remove Plaque From Teeth (At Home and at the Dentist)
How to Remove Plaque From Teeth (At Home and at the Dentist) Our dental team in Everett cleans a lot of teeth, but you can always do a great job of removing plaque at home. The truth is, plaque comes off your teeth fast with the right technique and basic oral hygiene. Scrubbing harder doesn’t […]