Category: General Family Dentistry



Eliminating Tooth Decay

Eliminating Tooth Decay

Eliminating Tooth Decay Tooth decay can be defined as the breakdown of the tooth. It affects both the enamel and the dentin layer of the teeth. Tooth decay happens when foods containing a lot of starches and sugars (such as milk, soda, cakes, cereals, and candy) are...

How often should I brush my teeth?

When it comes to brushing and flossing, our Kennewick dental team has seen it all: patients who brush every day to only once a week to ten times per day! Often times, it’s difficult to brush your teeth every time you eat or drink something – and trust us, we...

How Often Should I Floss?

Every time you visit the dentist for cleaning, the expert lectures you about the importance of flossing. Right, but who cares? You will listen to their advice and forget it. This is because flossing fails to give immediate relief and thus, patients think it doesn’t...

How To Teach Your Child To Floss In 5 Steps

While it is very important for adults to floss their teeth, it is equally as important for children to floss as well. The earlier you teach your child to floss, the better their oral health will be. It is not as difficult for children to learn to floss as you may...