Category: Dental Tips

Good oral health doesn't start when your child gets their first cavity — it starts long before they ever sit in the dental chair. In this week's Dental Tip, one of our team members is joined by Astro, our North Creek Dental Care pediatric mascot, to share some of the most important things parents can… [ Read More ]

Got a sweet tooth? Same. There's nothing wrong with treating yourself — but what you do right after could be doing more harm than good. In this week's installment of our Dental Tip Video Series, hygienist Susan shares a surprisingly common mistake: brushing your teeth immediately after eating sweets. The Problem with Brushing Too Soon When you eat… [ Read More ]

Is It Time to Replace Your Toothbrush? In this quick oral health tip, Susan, one of our hygienists at North Creek Dental Care, shares a simple but important reminder: change your toothbrush (or brush head) every three months. Whether you use a manual or power toothbrush, worn bristles don’t clean your teeth effectively. Even more important? Make sure… [ Read More ]

Gum Recession: What You Should Know In this quick oral health tip, Susan, one of our experienced hygienists at North Creek Dental Care, talks about a common dental concern: gum recession. Gum recession happens when the gum tissue pulls back from the teeth, exposing more of the tooth surface, and sometimes even the root. It’s something many people… [ Read More ]

Xylitol: A Sweet Way to Fight Cavities In this quick tip video, Susan, one of our experienced hygienists at North Creek Dental Care, introduces us to xylitol; a natural sweetener that does more than just taste good. Derived from plants, xylitol is commonly found in gum, lozenges, mouthwash, and toothpaste. What makes it special? It can actually help fight cavities by… [ Read More ]