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Scaling and Root Planing: The Gold Standard of Gum Disease Treatment

Gum disease is a common yet often overlooked problem that affects millions. If left untreated, it can lead to serious or...

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How Biological Dentists Support Patients with Hashimoto's Disease

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Using Your Own Tooth for Bone Graft

USING YOUR OWN TOOTH FOR BONE GRAFT  * Why Choose Autologous Bone Grafts? * What Is an Autologous Bone Graft? * Bene...

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How Biological Dentists Support Patients with Chemical Sensitivities

HOW BIOLOGICAL DENTISTS HELP PATIENTS WITH CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES Patients with chemical sensitivities face unique chal...

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How a Biological Dentist Treats Cavities Differently

HOW A BIOLOGICAL DENTIST TREATS CAVITIES DIFFERENTLY Treating cavities in biological or holistic dentistry differs sign...

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What is Amalgam Removal and Why Consider It

WHAT IS AMALGAM REMOVAL AND WHY CONSIDER IT You may have heard whispers about potential dangers associated with mercury...

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Anaerobic Bacteria in the Mouth

ANAEROBIC BACTERIA IN THE MOUTH In biological dentistry, the focus goes beyond surface-level cleaning to address root c...

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The Hidden Dangers of Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crowns

THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF PORCELAIN-FUSED-TO-METAL CROWNS * Components of Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crowns * Health Risks ...

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How to Treat Gum Disease

PERIODONTAL DISEASE: A SILENT THREAT TO BONE AND TOOTH LOSS Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Periodontal dis...

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What You Need to Know About Root Canals

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ROOT CANALS Understanding these risks and why the success rate decreases in re-treatment ca...

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5 Top Benefits and Risks of a Root Canal-Treated Tooth

5 Top Benefits and Risks of a Root Canal-Treated Tooth * Benefits of Removing a Root Canal-Treated Tooth * Risks of R...

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Explore Biological, Natural & Holistic Dentistry in Seattle, WA

EXPLORE BIOLOGICAL, NATURAL & HOLISTIC DENTISTRY One of the most intriguing developments in awareness of overall health...

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holistic dentistry

WHAT DOES HOLISTIC AND BIOLOGICAL DENTISTS DO DIFFERENTLY?  Preventive dentistry is more than just brushing twice a d...

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Oral Microbiome

ORAL MICROBIOME AND ITS AFFECT ON PERIODONTAL DISEASE Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a common yet s...

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Revolutionizing Orthodontics with Biological Clear Aligners in Seattle, WA

In the ever-evolving field of dentistry, advancements continue to reshape how we approach oral health and aesthetics. On...

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The Principles of Holistic Dentistry: How Preventative Care Fits Into a Whole-Body Approach

HOLISTIC DENTAL PREVENTATIVE CARE  More people are turning their attention toward holistic dentistry, a practice that c...

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Restoring oral microbiome

HOW TO RESTORE ORAL MICROBIOME * The 4 Step Oral Microbiome Restoration Process * The Role of Biological Dental Hygie...

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Risks of Root Canal Therapy

UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS OF ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic therapy, is a dental pro...

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Benefits of Homeopathy in Biological and Holistic Dentistry

BENEFITS OF HOMEOPATHY IN BIOLOGICAL AND HOLISTIC DENTISTRY * Holistic Approach * Minimal Side Effects * Effective f...

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Risks of Titanium Implant

BIOLOGICAL DENTISTS' VIEW ON TITANIUM IMPLANTS Biological dentists prioritize the overall health and well-being of thei...

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Why Holistic Dentists Recommend Ceramic Implants

WHY HOLISTIC DENTISTS RECOMMEND CERAMIC IMPLANTS  Are you seeking a more natural and holistic dental approach to replac...

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Natural Way to Deep Cleaning Teeth: Beyond Just Scrapping

NATURAL WAY TO DEEP CLEAN TEETH: BEYOND JUST SCRAPPING * Understanding Holistic Dentistry * The Role of Analytics in ...

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Europe Bans Dental Amalgam Starting 2025

* What is Dental Amalgam? * Mercury as Neurotoxin * Europe's Bold Step * Implications for Patients * Safely Remove ...

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Understanding Dental Titanium Implant Allergy

UNDERSTANDING DENTAL TITANIUM IMPLANT ALLERGY: CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND THE ROLE OF BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY Dental titanium im...

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Biological Dentistry for Patients with Lyme Disease

Biological Dentistry for Patients with Lyme Disease * What is Lyme Disease * Conventional Treatment of Lyme Disease ...

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Risks and Alternatives of Chlorohexidine

Risks and Alternatives of Chlorohexidine * What is Chlorhexidine? * How Chlorhexidine is used in Conventional Dentist...

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

UNLOCKING WHOLE BODY HEALING FOR PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY * What is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity? ...

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5 Common Questions about Biological Dentistry

5 Common Questions about Biological Dentistry * What is Biological Dentistry? * How is it Different from Traditional ...

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Alternative to Root Canal in Seattle, WA

Alternative to Root Canal * How is root canal therapy performed? * Pulp Vitality Therapy: a Procedure That Requires P...

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FAQ about Night Guard

FAQ about Night Guards On the last blog, we discussed about night guards [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/blog/bruxis...

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Bruxism and Night Guards

BRUXISM AND NIGHT GUARDS One of the key principles of holistic dentistry is the avoidance of materials that could poten...

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Hashimotos disease

HASHIMOTO'S DISEASE Hashimoto's Disease, an autoimmune disorder that can lead to hypothyroidism, is a condition in whic...

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Periodontal Disease Treatment with a Holistic Dentist

TREAT PERIODONTAL DISEASE WITH A HOLISTIC DENTIST Holistic dentistry offers a comprehensive approach to treating period...

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Negative Impacts of Fluoride

IMPACT OF FLUORIDE ON HUMAN HEALTH Consumption of fluoride can lead to several negative effects on human health. Found ...

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St. Patrick's Day Celebration

CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH A SMILE * The Risks of St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations on Teeth * Tips for a Tooth-Fr...

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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome * Understanding Mast Cells and MCAS * Symptoms of MCAS * Importance of patients with M...

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Biological Clear Aligners in Seattle, WA

BIOLOGICAL CLEAR ALIGNER * Benefits of Biological Clear Aligners in Seattle, WA * How do Biological Clear Aligners Wo...

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Light Therapy for TMJ

LIGHT THERAPY FOR TMJ Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) affects millions worldwide, causing pain and discomfort th...

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What is Metal Free Dentistry?

WHAT IS METAL FREE DENTISTRY? * Biocompatibility: Harmony with the Body * Mercury-Free Fillings: Addressing Toxicity ...

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Top 4 Toothpaste Ingredients to Avoid

TOP 4 TOOTHPASTE INGREDIENTS TO AVOID * Alcohol * Fluoride * Sodium Lauryl Sulfate * Paraben Choosing the right ...

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Natural Dentistry: Teeth and Whole Body Health Connection

NATURAL DENTISTRY: TEETH AND WHOLE BODY HEALTH CONNECTION * Understanding the Oral-Systemic Health Connection * The R...

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What is Laser Dentistry?

WHAT IS LASER DENTISTRY? Laser dentistry [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/specialty/laser-dentistry/] involves using ...

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Light Therapy after Extraction

HOW LIGHT THERAPY ENHANCES RECOVERY AFTER TOOTH EXTRACTION * What is Light Therapy? * Benefits of Light Therapy After...

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BPA Free Ceramic Dental Fillings

BPA FREE CERAMIC DENTAL FILLINGS * What is BPA? * BPA in dental materials * How is BPA released from dental material...

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Nutrition, Whole Body Health, and Dental Health

NUTRITION, WHOLE BODY HEALTH, AND DENTAL HEALTH It's crucial to recognize the interconnectedness of our body's systems....

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Improving Periodontal Disease with Ozone Therapy

IMPROVING PERIODONTAL DISEASE WITH OZONE THERAPY Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a common yet seriou...

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The Link Between Oral Health and Alzheimer's Disease

THE LINK BETWEEN ORAL HEALTH AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Is Alzheimer’s disease connected to oral health? Inflammation How ...

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3 FAQs About Natural Dentistry

3 FAQS ABOUT NATURAL DENTISTRY * The Principles of Natural Dentistry * Is natural dentistry just another name for hol...

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Laser Ulcer Therapy

LASER ULCER THERAPY WHAT IS LASER ULCER THERAPY? Laser ulcer therapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses specific w...

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Tooth Meridian

Dental Meridian chart, aka Tooth-Organ chart, shows different pathways for energy or “Qi” in our body. These energy rout...

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Mercury Fillings Contributing to Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

MERCURY FILLINGS CONTRIBUTING TO ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BACTERIA * What are Mercury Fillings? * The Rise of Antibiotic ...

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Biological Hygiene: A Holistic Approach to Oral Care

EMBRACING BIOLOGICAL HYGIENE: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ORAL CARE  * How Biological Hygiene Differs from Traditional Oral...

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Oil Pulling

OIL PULLING  Oil pulling, an ancient Ayurvedic practice, involves swishing oil, typically coconut, sesame, or sunflower...

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Treat Cavity using Laser

TREAT CAVITY USING LASER CAN CAVITIES BE TREATED WITH LASER DENTISTRY? Yes, cavities can now be treated with a revolu...

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Holistic Dental Care: Everything You Need To Know

HOLISTIC DENTAL CARE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Welcome to our blog post, all about holistic dental care! If you're l...

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Understanding Oral Spirochetes and Their Role in Periodontal Disease

UNDERSTANDING ORAL SPIROCHETES AND THEIR ROLE IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE * What Are Oral Spirochetes? * The Connection wi...

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Oral cancer

ORAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month. What is Mouth or Oral Cancer? Oral cancer refer...

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Importance of Oral Microbiome

IMPORTANCE OF ORAL MICROBIOME The concept of biological hygiene therapy [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/specialty/bi...

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What is Biological Cosmetic Dentistry?

WHAT IS BIOLOGICAL COSMETIC DENTISTRY? Biological cosmetic dentistry represents a harmonious blend of esthetics and wel...

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Holistic Cosmetic Dentistry: Beyond Aesthetics

HOLISTIC COSMETIC DENTISTRY: BEYOND AESTHETICS Holistic dentists, through their comprehensive outlook on healthcare, ex...

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Natural Ways to Maintain Oral Hygiene

HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY SMILE Welcome to our blog, where we explore the fascinating world of holistic dentistry [http...

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BIological dentistry

BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY: IMPORTANCE OF CONNECTING WITH PATIENTS Dentistry is more than just a profession. It's a vocation ...

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What is difference between biological dentist and regular dentist?

WHAT IS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BIOLOGICAL DENTIST AND REGULAR DENTIST? Holistic and biological dentistry [https://www.seatt...

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BPA in Dental Material

BPA IN DENTAL MATERIAL * Why is BPA used? * Origins of BPA * What is BPA? * BPA is banned from baby products * BPA...

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Impact of Vitamin D

VITAMIN D AND ITS IMPACT ON CAVITIES I've taken this blog post from an email I received about Vitamin D and the effect ...

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What is the Best Toothspaste?

WHAT IS THE BEST TOOTHPASTE?  * How to select a good toothpaste that is suitable for you? * Analyzing the Oral Microb...

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How do Holistic Dentists Reduce Dental Anxiety?

HOW TO REDUCE DENTAL ANXIETY? HOLISTIC DENTISTRY: A GENTLE APPROACH TO PATIENTS WITH DENTAL ANXIETY Holistic dentistr...

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Good Oral Health Begins at Home

THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD ORAL HEALTH Your mouth is the gateway to your body, and neglecting it can have serious consequen...

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Driving Direction to Seattle Dental Care - Biological Dentist

DRIVING DIRECTION TO SEATTLE DENTAL CARE - BIOLOGICAL DENTAL CARE There have been many road changes to Downtown Seattle...

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Dental Anxiety

WHAT IS DENTAL ANXIETY? Dental anxiety [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/blog/how-to-overcome-dental-phobia/] is a psy...

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What is PRF in dentistry?

WHAT IS PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN (PRF) IN DENTISTRY?  PLATELET RICH FIBRIN (PRF) When it comes to dentistry, many people ...

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Why is fluoride dangerous?

WHY IS FLUORIDE DANGEROUS? Fluoride is known as an important preventative material against cavities, however, what is l...

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FAQ About Holistic Dental Care

FAQ ABOUT HOLISTIC DENTAL CARE Holistic dental care takes a comprehensive and natural approach to oral health, consider...

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WHAT IS OZONE THERAPY?

WHAT IS OZONE THERAPY? Ozone can help with the disinfection and healing [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/blog/ozonena...

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5 Tips for a Healthy Mouth

5 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY MOUTH Maintaining good oral health is important part of good body health. Gum disease can lead to ...

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What is biological dentistry?

WHAT IS BIOLOGICAL DENTIST? A Biological dentist [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/your-holistic-dentists/] also ref...

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Holistic Biological Dentistry: The Future of Dental Care

HOLISTIC BIOLOGICAL DENTISTRY: THE FUTURE OF DENTAL CARE Biological dentistry [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/servic...

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What is Oral Microbiome?

WHAT IS ORAL MICROBIOME? The oral microbiome [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/blog/importance-of-oral-microbiome/] is...

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Teeth Remineralization

TEETH REMINERALIZATION HOW DO TEETH DEMINERALIZE? Teeth demineralization [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/blog/how-...

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Fluoride Toxicity

FLUORIDE TOXICITY What is fluoride? While fluoride can be helpful in remineralization, excessive use of fluoride can ca...

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What is holistic dentistry?

WHAT IS HOLISTIC DENTISTRY? Holistic dentistry [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/services/biological-natural-holistic-...

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Oral Hygiene Tips to Protect Your Teeth

ORAL HYGIENE TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR TEETH Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential for preventing not only dental probl...

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Slow Drilling Technique

WHAT IS SLOW DRILLING TECHNIQUE? The slow drilling technique is a special technique used by our holistic dentists to en...

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Advanced Platelet Rich Fibrin

ADVANCED PLATELET RICH FIBRIN Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a clinically proven 100% autologous technique us...

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How does Ozone Therapy work?

HOW DOES OZONE THERAPY WORK? Ozone therapy [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/blog/ozone-therapy/] is a non-invasive an...

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What to Expect on Initial Appointments

WHAT TO EXPECT ON INITIAL APPOINTMENT WITH A HOLISTIC DENTIST * How long should I anticipate for my appointment?  * O...

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How to prevent dental cavities?

HOW TO PREVENT DENTAL CAVITIES? A cavity begins when bacteria consume sugar in the mouth producing an acidic byproduct,...

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Protecting Your Oral Microbiome

PROTECTING YOUR ORAL MICROBIOME Many may know the importance of the gut microbiome, however, oftentimes, the oral micro...

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Fun Fact!

FUN TEETH FACT! Did you know? 1. Humans only get 2 sets of teeth in a lifetime, compared to the shark which has endles...

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Porcelain Fused Metal

WHAT IS PORCELAIN-FUSED METAL CROWN?  This week's blog is about Porcelain-Fused Metal crowns. Recently, our clinic has ...

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6 Mistakes You Make When Brushing Teeth

6 MISTAKES YOU MAKE WHEN BRUSHING TEETH This week's blog is a special request from Phoebe with her personal experience....

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Risks of Mercury Fillings

RISKS OF MERCURY FILLINGS Mercury fillings also called silver fillings, and amalgam fillings, consist of 45-55% metalli...

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National Dentist Day

NATIONAL DENTIST DAY March 6th is National Dentist Day! 🎉🎉 It's an honor to be able to work side by side with these t...

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Composition of Amalgam

COMPOSITION OF AMALGAM * Amalgam filling composition  * Risks of Mercury  * Exposure to Body * How can a holistic d...

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Laser Dentistry Seattle WA

https://www.seattledentalcare.com/services/laser-dentistry/LASER DENTISTRY SEATTLE WA Pain-free dentistry with little t...

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Safely Remove Mercury

SAFELY REMOVE MERCURY In 2020, FDA [https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-issues-recommendations-cert...

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Show Your Bright, White Smile

LASER TEETH WHITENING: ACHIEVE A BRIGHTER SMILE The season of love is upon us, and with that comes Valentine's Day. It ...

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Helpful Oral Care Tricks

HELPFUL ORAL CARE TRICKS Good oral hygiene involves more than just brushing your teeth twice a day. It involves taking ...

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World Cancer Day

LET’S HELP PREVENT, DETECT, AND TREAT ORAL CANCER!💪 February 4th is World Cancer Day, which was first established on F...

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Some Changes - Part 1

SOME CHANGES - PART 1 DENTAL EMERGENCY  In case of a dental emergency please contact our office via phone or text. We...

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Some Changes! Part 2

SOME CHANGES! PART 2 Herbal Water We have a collection of nine blends of herbal water that we serve each day. Each wit...

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Holistic Approach to Radiation!

HOLISTIC APPROACH TO RADIATION! Hi everyone, Last week we had our semi-annual x-ray inspection by the state of Washi...

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Holistic Dental exams & x-rays

DENTAL EXAMS & X-RAYS Dental conditions can change rapidly. Unfortunately, tooth decay and gum disease, and even absces...

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Night Guards & Teeth Grinding

NIGHT GUARDS & TEETH GRINDING Why do holistic dentists recommend lower night guards for patients who clench and grind ...

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Our Philosophy & Holistic Approach to Dentistry

OUR PHILOSOPHY & HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DENTISTRY “We are a general dentist who practices whole person dentistry [https:/...

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Introduction to Laser Dentistry

INTRODUCTION TO LASER DENTISTRY Hello! We wanted to talk today about our laser and our continued success with using it...

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Laser Treatment - Part 1

LASER TREATMENT - PART 1 We are happy to be able to offer laser [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/services/laser-denti...

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Laser Treatment - Part 2

LASER TREATMENT - PART 2 As we brought out in our last post, there would be 3 parts to this topic of using the laser in...

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Oral Pathology Test

ORAL PATHOLOGY TEST Hello all! Hope you are all having a great week! Here’s the final part of our 3 part blog about how...

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Dental Air Vac

DENTAL AIR VAC Hello everyone! Many people who come into our office for treatment ask, “What is THAT thing? It looks l...

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Protecting You and Our Environment

PROTECTING YOU AND OUR ENVIRONMENT Fifteen years ago I became one of the first dental practices to install digital x-ra...

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TA-65

TA-65 Today’s blog post is about a supplement called TA-65, taken from an email we received from TA Sciences. Now for t...

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Perio Supplements

PERIO SUPPLEMENTS Hello!   I hope everyone is doing well! Today we wanted to share some exciting information about a fe...

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A Patient’s True Story

A PATIENT'S TRUE STORY Today we thought it would be really nice to share a story about one of our patients. This story ...

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What to do aside from visiting holistic dentist?

WHAT TO DO ASIDE FROM VISITING HOLISTIC DENTIST? There’s something for everyone in Seattle, Washington, aside from visi...

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Toothpaste 101

TOOTHPASTE 101 I often get asked what sort of toothpaste people should be using. For many years, I believed that using ...

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Sleep Apnea

SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT Hello Everyone!   Happy Thursday. Can you believe it’s December already! 2013 is just a few weeks...

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I take…

I TAKE...  “I take Asprin for the headache caused by the Zyrtec I take for the hayfever I got from Relenza for the unea...

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What’s In Your Mouthwash?

WHAT'S IN YOUR MOUTHWASH? Today we wanted to talk a little bit about what’s being put into current toothpastes and mou...

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Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute!

USE IT OR LOSE IT! What are we talking about here? Dental insurance. Many of our patients have dental insurance, that ...

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About Dr. Stickney

ABOUT DR. STICKNEY Dr. Stickney has over 30 years of professional experience, and has trained with some of the world’s ...

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Laser Helps With Sensitivity

LASER HELPS WITH SENSITIVITY Hello everyone! I hope this blog post is finding you all happy and healthy! We just retur...

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Interesting Statistics

INTERESTING STATISTICS Good afternoon! How is everyone doing today? Well, we wanted to share some interesting informa...

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Common Dental Issue

COMMON DENTAL ISSUE  Hello everyone! Today we wanted to talk about a common issue many of our patients have. On our He...

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Dental Misconceptions

DENTAL MISCONCEPTIONS Stumbled across an article by Reader's Digest Magazine entitled, "50 Secrets From Real Dentists",...

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Laser Dentistry

LASER DENTISTRY * Laser Dentistry with no anesthetic * Dentistry with little to no pain I rarely see children under ...

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Why do I need my crown replaced?

WHY DO I NEED MY CROWN REPLACED? A short answer to this is how long a crown last depends on the quality of the dentist’...

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Office Staff Continuing Education

HOLISTIC DENTAL STAFF CONTINUING EDUCATION In order to keep our office up to date with the latest biological procedures...

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Dried Fruit vs Decay

DRIED FRUITS AND TOOTH DECAY Can dry fruit cause tooth decay? Recently, we had a patient come in and he was surprised t...

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Treating Gum Disease In Mothers

TREATING GUM DISEASE IN MOTHERS A new study shows that pregnant women and nursing mothers can be treated for gum diseas...

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Dental Implant Maintenance

DENTAL IMPLANT MAINTENANCE Our biological dental team plays an important role in the maintenance of dental implants. De...

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Advanced Laser Diagnostics: Diagnodent

DIAGNODENT - ADVANCED LASER DIAGNOSTICS Today we wanted to talk about diagnodent, a particular instrument that we use t...

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Reduce Decay & Protect your smile

ACIDITY CONTRIBUTING TO DECAY REDUCE DECAY AND PROTECT YOUR SMILE BY CONTROLLING PH LEVEL OF YOUR SALIVA Our diets ha...

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How Does Oral Microbiome Affect Teeth and Gum?

HOW DOES ORAL MICROBIOME AFFECT TEETH AND GUM? The oral microbiome is the collection of microbial species in the mouth,...

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Zirconia Dental Implants

ZIRCONIA IMPLANTS- A BIOCOMPATIBLE, ALLERGY-FREE APPROACH TO TOOTH REPLACEMENT Zirconia dental implants [https://www.se...

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Why Holistic Dentistry is Popular

WHY HOLISTIC DENTISTRY IS POPULAR Holistic dentistry, also known as biological or natural Dentistry, [https://www.seatt...

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Fluoride Affects Overall Health

FLUORIDE AFFECTS OVERALL HEALTH * What Is Fluoride Toxicity? * What is Fluoride? * Common Effects of Fluoride Toxici...

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Ozone Therapy

OZONE THERAPY * What is ozone therapy * The science behind ozone therapy * Integrating ozone therapy with biological...

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Aligner Aftercare Tips

ALIGNER AFTERCARE TIPS Now that you've started Aligners. How do you take care of them?  What is Biological Clear Align...

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SAFE AMALGAM REMOVAL

SAFE AMALGAM REMOVAL  Dental amalgam is a filling material that has been used in dentistry for over a hundred years. It...

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Dental Exams & Teeth Cleanings

DENTAL EXAMS & TEETH CLEANING Before the exam and teeth cleaning, our holistic dentist [https://www.seattledentalcare.c...

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What is Invisalign?

WHAT IS INVISALIGN? In 1997, Align technology developed Invisalign [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/services/biologic...

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‘Longevity Now’ Seminar

'LONGEVITY NOW' SEMINAR I recently participated a seminar focused on strengthening the immune system, detoxification, ...

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Bana Testing

BANA TESTING Good afternoon all! This week’s blog post is going to be about a new test we are doing in the office that...

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A True Story

THE ODYSSEY TO HOLISTIC DENTISTRY Good Morning, Today’s blog is a true life story. Dr. S had an illness in the early...

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Happy Winter!

HAPPY WINTER! To our wonderful clients, we are blessed to know and work with such wonderful people. Clients, our team, ...

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Holistic Dentistry

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY Holistic dentist [https://www.seattledentalcare.com] focuses on how your oral health can impact the ...

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Dental Cleaning Procedures

DENTAL CLEANING PROCEDURES  Dental cleanings sometimes get a bad reputation as being invasive and uncomfortable. The tr...

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How to Overcome Dental Phobia

HOW TO OVERCOME DENTAL PHOBIA The first step in overcoming your phobia is to speak openly about it. Dental phobia, you...

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Dental Treatment During Pregnancy

IS IT SAFE TO RECEIVE DENTAL TREATMENT DURING PREGNANCY?  * How Does Dental Health Affect Pregnancy? * How Can You En...

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Office Opening Update/ Covid-19 Protocols

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS Dear Patients, We hope this letter finds you and your family healthy and well.  As many of you alre...

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Holistic Dentistry in Seattle

HOLISTIC DENTISTRY IN SEATTLE  Holistic dentistry [https://www.seattledentalcare.com] is an approach that treats the te...

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Importance of Holistic Dentistry

IMPORTANCE OF HOLISTIC DENTISTRY Simply put, holistic dentistry [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/services/biological-...

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Gum Disease Affects Diabetes

GUM DISEASE AFFECTS DIABETES Being diagnosed with a chronic disease is difficult for anyone.  For those with Type 2 Dia...

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What Is In The Products You Use?

WHAT IN THE PRODUCTS YOU USE? You may have heard over recent years about the growing concern regarding antibacterial so...

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Attention Patients

ATTENTION PATIENTS  Our team at Seattle Dental Care greatly values our patient’s health and well-being.  To ensure the ...

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Got Dry Mouth?

GOT DRY MOUTH?  Have you ever experienced the symptoms of dry mouth? When your mouth feels sticky and dry like a cotton...

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What is considered holistic dentistry?

WHAT IS CONSIDERED HOLISTIC DENTISTRY? Holistic dentistry [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/services/biological-natura...

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Dental Mouth Guards

DENTAL MOUTH GUARDS Stress can cause us to clench and grind our teeth together, resulting in numerous dental and whole-...

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Pain Free in 60 Seconds

PAIN-FREE IN 60 SEC We are using a completely natural substance in our office, ozone gas, which has seemingly miraculou...

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Lasers!

LASERS! We use several different lasers in our office and I wanted to share with you how our patients feel about them. ...

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Reduce Decay & Protect Your Health

PROTECT YOUR SMILE & HEALTH BY REDUCING DECAY Did you know cavities are preventable?  There are several kinds of bacte...

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Safely Removing Amalgam Fillings

SAFELY REMOVING AMALGAM FILLINGS USING SMART Amalgam fillings are being removed by thousands of dentists around the wor...

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Proper Tongue Posture

PROPER TONGUE POSTURE The impact of good sitting and standing posture is familiar to most of us, but good tongue postur...

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QRA

QRA Dr Stickney is a certified QRA practioner. As a dentist, he works with other QRA practioners to improve his patient...

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Ceramic Implants & Health Effects

CERAMIC IMPLANTS & HEALTH EFFECTS Last winter I had the privilege of attending the International Academy of Ceramic Im...

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivities

MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES MCS is an abbreviation for multiple chemical sensitivities. This is an increasing cond...

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Dental Photography

DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY One important tool we use in our office is intra-oral photography.  As one of our patients you may h...

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Zirconia Ceramic Implants

ZIRCONIA CERAMIC IMPLANTS We get a lot of questions about ceramic implants. There are many implant systems and companie...

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Endo Lesions vs Coronary Artery Disease

ENDO LESIONS VS CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE In reading on the latest information regarding our teeth and our overall health...

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Triclosan

TRICLOSAN Triclosan is found in many different products, including soap, antibacterial wipes, toys, clothes, cutting bo...

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Dental Unit Water Lines and Gold Stars

DENTAL UNIT WATER LINES AND GOLD STARS Dental unit water lines pose a unique problem in the dental industry. Splatter f...

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Chronic Inflammation Damages Health

CHRONIC INFLAMMATION DAMAGE AND DESTROY YOUR DENTAL AND OVERALL HEALTH. Chronic inflammation has many causes. Infection...

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Importance of Flossing

IMPORTANCE OF FLOSSING Do you find yourself dusting off your box of floss right before your dental check-up?  Regular ...

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Infected tooth vs. health

INFECTED TOOTH VS PATIENT'S HEALTH  We recently saw a patient that had the need for root canal treatment on one of her ...

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Benefits of Laser

BENEFITS OF LASER Good Morning! We have been so happy with our laser deep pocket therapy as a treatment for periodonta...

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Nitric Oxide

NITRIC OXIDE As natural dentist [https://www.seattledentalcare.com/your-holistic-dentists/], when we are doing any den...

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Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease

PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND HEART DISEASE Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the world and atherosc...

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CBCT Scans

CBCT SCANS In the last few months since we have been doing ceramic implants, we’ve been able to utilize an important pi...

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Metal Under Crowns

METAL UNDER CROWN Do I really have to have gold or metal under my new porcelain crown? We receive this question ofte...

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Most Common Request

MOST COMMON REQUEST On our initial intake questionnaire form, we have a question that asks: “What can we do to make you...

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Metal free Implant

METAL FREE IMPLANT First Meeting of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology It's a blessing to attend a meet...

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Dr. Bob Marshall Radio Show

DR. MARSHALL RADIO SHOW Robert Marshall, Ph.D. got his Degree at Columbia Pacific University in Mill Valley, CA in 1978...

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Ozone/Natural Oxygen Based Therapy

OZONE/NATURAL OXYGEN BASED THERAPY Recently, our practice has been utilizing Ozone Therapy in several different ways. W...

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Plastic Microbeads in Toothpaste- What?!

PLASTIC MICROBEADS IN TOOTH PASTE - WHAT?! The company, Proctor & Gamble, will be removing the polyethylene microbeads ...

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Use Toothbrush to Fight Cancer

USE TOOTHBRUSH TO FIGHT CANCER Your toothbrush and floss are some of the most important tools that you can use to lower...

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Use It or Lose It!

USE IT OR LOSE IT! Hello Everyone! It’s that time of year again! 2013 has flown by so quickly and now we are getting ...

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Laser Success

LASER SUCCESS Hello! I hope this post is finding everyone happy and healthy. Today we wanted to share with you a coup...

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Biocompatibility of Dental Materials

BIOCOMPATIBILITY OF DENTAL MATERIALS Hello everyone! Any of us can be sensitive to anything in our environment. Many o...

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Ceramic Implants – What’s the Benefit?

CERAMIC IMPLANTS - WHAT'S THE BENEFIT? Hello! Today let's discuss a trending topic. Ceramic Implants [https://www.seat...

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Help For TMJ

HELP FOR TMJ Good morning! This post comes from a nice experience we had with our newest laser, the Biolase Epic, with...

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Out With the Old, In With the New!

OUT WITH OLD, IN WITH THE NEW! Good afternoon everyone! We wanted to dedicate this week’s blog post to an exciting new...

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Safest Way to Whiten Teeth

SAFEST WAY TO WHITEN TEETH WHAT IS THE SAFEST WAY TO AVOID CHEMICALS WHEN I WHITEN MY TEETH? Many patients who are ch...

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For Your Comfort

FOR YOUR COMFORT What can we do to make you most comfortable?  We ask this question on our new patient intake form. Th...

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Don’t Do It!

DON'T DO IT! Good afternoon! Here’s a little bit of advice, in case this ever happens. If you have a painful tooth or ...

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Sterilization

STERILIZATION Hello, Today we wanted to discuss a topic that may be on the minds of some people. Recently, articles ha...

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Composite: A Technique Sensitive Procedure

COMPOSITES: A TECHNIQUE SENSITIVE PROCEDURE Hello! My team and I went to a dental seminar this past Friday and I wante...

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What Holistic Means

WHAT IS HOLISTIC? There is no dental school that teaches “holistic dentistry”. You could substitute the words biologica...

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Romeo et Juliette Ballet

ROMEO ET JULIETTE BALLET Good afternoon! A couple of weeks ago, the team and I went to see one of our favorite patient...

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Periodontics and the Laser

PERIODONTICS AND LASER The Laser Connection –Toward a Kinder, Gentler, Periodontal Treatment by Robert J. Schulhof, AB...

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Periodontics and Nutrition

THE NUTRITION CONNECTION – SUPPORTING THE BODY’S DEFENSE SYSTEM BY MARCUS GITTERLE, MD A famous doctor once told me t...

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Welcome to Seattle Dental Care - Biological Dental Care

WELCOME TO SEATTLE DENTAL CARE - BIOLOGICAL DENTAL CARE Hello and welcome to Seattle Dental Care's blog page. We have d...

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REASONS WHY I LOVE THIS OFFICE

WHY I LOVE THIS OFFICE I have worked as a hygienist in several offices over the last 16 years, most of which were trad...

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Seattle Met Magazine Top Dentists 2011

SEATTLE MET MAGAZINE TOP DENTISTS - HOLISTIC DENTISTHOL We are so excited to share that our holistic dentist, Dr. Stick...

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Dental Insurance...Use It or Lose it!

DENTAL INSURANCE... USE IT OR LOSE IT! Many patients use Dental Insurance when getting their treatment or continuing ca...

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Dental Seminar: Laser Dentistry

DENTAL SEMINAR: LASER DENTISTRY Hello everyone! About 2 weekends ago I attended a Waterlase dental  laser seminar do...

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New Changes to Our Office Staff!

NEW CHANGES TO OFFICE STAFF! Well as some of you may have noticed, we no longer have a few of our longtime staff member...

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Oral Systemic Health

ORAL SYSTEMIC HEALTH Today’s blog is just a few facts about how your oral health affects the rest of your body and the ...

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The Best of Seattle

THE BEST OF SEATTLE With a population of almost 700 000 and an area of 83.9 square miles, this Northernmost American ci...

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Perio Protect System

PERIO PROTECT SYSTEM We have been utilizing the Perio Protect System [https://perioprotect.com/] in our practice for al...

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Quantum Reflex Analysis

QUANTUM REFLEX ANALYSIS Last month my assistant Brook and I attended a two day conference on Quantum Reflex Analysis. Q...