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Save water this Summer when brushing
Summer is officially upon us. The sun is out, the heat is up and everyone has on their bright and shiny smiles. You already know that brushing everyday is the best way to keep your smile at it’s best. But sometimes we can forget to turn off the water when we’re brushing. Did you know that you can save 2-5 gallons of water just by turning of the faucet every time you’re brushing your teeth? That’s a lot of water! Water we can use to help our beautiful Bellingham community stay green. That’s something we can all smile about.
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Congratulations Class of 2015 Graduates
It’s that time of year again. When all of the hard work and studying finally pays off and a new group of young professionals enter the work force with their newly acquired skills and talents. That’s right, it’s graduation time! Dr. Haley and his friendly staff at Bellingham Dental Group would like to congratulate all of the deserving graduates of 2015 and wish them all the best of luck in their future endeavors. A great thing to keep in mind when going out into the world with a brand new degree is your bright and shiny smile. Remember, your smile is the first thing you bring with you to a…
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Wisdom Teeth Infected
Infections can happen at anytime. How would you know you have a problem unless you have a dental check-up? This x-ray illustrates a massive problem that can occur. However this can be prevented! All you need is a check-up and treatment can be done before something catastrophic occurs. The Bellingham Dental Group has all the latest technologies needed to detect oral cancer, pathology, and any other anomaly that you may face. Schedule a check-up today. Call (360) 734-6190.
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Oral Health Around The World
Oral health around the world is never talked about. Here are some facts about oral health around the world and it is a disturbing.
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What is plaque?
What is plaque? We have been asked “why do I need to get routine cleanings every 6 months?” and the best way to answer the question is to understand what is plaque and why is it bad.
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How does invisalign work?
Invisalign is a fantastic choice for adults and kids who do not want to have the metal smile that conventional braces offer. Call today for a free consult (360) 734-6190 and get your smile started today!
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How much sleep do you get?
Have you checked your sleep cycle? There are tons of wristbands available that you can sync with your computer or phone to check how “restless” you are during sleep. This will track your activity to see if you are able to fall into a deep sleep. Technically when you are in a deep sleep you should have no muscle tone and therefore motionless. However if you are tossing and turning in your sleep (while not knowing it) your wristband will detect it and clock it. When you wake up you can check your sleep cycle and modify as needed. We enjoyed this article because it gets you thinking. Do you…
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What do you do on your child’s first dental visit?
When do you go in for your child’s first dental visit? Answer: when the first tooth appears! (usually on their first birthday). We understand that you might be nervous but there should be no worries. The first visit will most likely have no treatment. The first visit is always an introduction and orientation to the practice and it is full of prizes!!! Every child will leave with gifts and goodies because it is extremely important that the association to the dentist is fun, fun, and more fun! For mom and dad we will always equip you with what you need. -Toothbrush: check -Toothpaste: check -Floss: check -Fluoride: check -X-rays: check…
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Do you have coffee, tea, or wine stain?
Have you looked in the mirror and saw staining on your teeth? We can only blame it on environmental factors such as tea, coffee, and wine, but what if you are not drinking tea, coffee, or wine. Indian food uses exciting spices and curries that can cause staining. Asian food uses soy sauce and other sauces that can stain. With all the varieties of food available you can only imagine the build-up your teeth can experience. To prevent staining simply brush after each meal to decrease the exposure time. For all those morning cafe’ and tea drinkers at home, drink first then brush your teeth. To all the Starbucks and Woods Coffee lovers…
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How to clean baby teeth?
A baby’s mouth is the cleanest mouth in respect to levels of bacteria. We all know that disease is communicable (ie kissing the wrong person or sharing spit) and you can get disease whether that is cavities or gum disease or viral herpes. Same goes with your baby! Does someone in your family have gum disease or a herpetic lesion like a cold sore? Sharing food, drink, or kisses will transfer and then your baby has rotten breath.  So gross but so true. Smell your babies breath. Does it smell? Probably not (or I hope not) because it has no stinky bacteria! How do you think your baby gets cavities? They…
