Category: Dental Tips

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 ]

Everyone wants a brighter, whiter smile and in this video, Emily from North Creek Dental Care walks you through two great whitening options we offer in-office. Whitening Strips – A simple, affordable option that works well for many. Just apply the strips for 1.5 to 2 hours over five days for a noticeable boost. Custom Whitening Trays – Made… [ Read More ]

In this helpful video from North Creek Dental Care, we talk about two important topics: mouth guards for kids and what to do if a tooth gets knocked out during sports or play. First, if your child is active in sports, an over-the-counter boil-and-bite mouth guard is a great option, as long as it fits well and covers all tooth surfaces. As… [ Read More ]