How to Protect Your Teeth from Chlorine While Swimming
Taking a dip in the pool is a great way to cool off in the summer, or maybe you prefer relaxing in the jacuzzi after a hard days work. When you’re enjoying your time in the water, your teeth may be the last thing on your mind. Did you know spending too much time in chlorinated water […]
Floss With Finesse: 5 Flossing Tips
It may look like a simple piece of string, but dental floss is so much more! It’s a proven ally in maintaining healthy teeth and gums and helps give your overall health a boost. Do you floss daily? What techniques help you get the most out of your flossing experience, without injury to your gums? […]
Dental Hygiene Month – 4 Daily Tips For a Healthy Smile
WARNING: This fact may startle you: 80 percent of the U.S. population has some form of periodontal (gum) disease. – From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite this statistic, gum and other oral diseases are 100% preventable. The secret: Practicing good, daily dental hygiene. In honor of National Dental Hygiene Month, […]
Brace Yourself: Tips for Teens to Care for Their Braces
We all know what it’s like to be a teen, right? We’ve all been there! Our teens today have so much going on with homework, school sports, preparing for college, making time for friends, and in this technological world we live in, they like to throw in some gaming time too. Now their Lynnwood […]
Ask Dr. Nichole Martin: “What Type of Floss Should I use?”
When you walk down the oral care aisle at your local drugstore, you might be completely overwhelmed by the dizzying array of floss options! Unwaxed, waxed, tape, flavored, unflavored, picks…how do you choose the right floss for you? Is one type better or more effective than others? No matter which option you choose, […]
Fluoride and Sealants: They’re Not Just For Kids Anymore
You’re very diligent about brushing twice a day and flossing regularly. You even make sure you see Dr. Martin and Bridgette or Allison at least twice a year for your checkup and cleaning! Then one day, Dr. Martin tells you you have a cavity! How could this happen? Believe it or not, the CDC reports that […]
What to Expect at Your First Dental Appointment at Heavenly Smiles
If you’re a new patient here at Heavenly Smiles welcome! We look forward to meeting you at your first appointment. We know that a dental visit with a new practice may make a few of our guests feel a little nervous. Please allow us to put you at ease! It’s our aim to make […]
Dental Insurance Assurance: Your Questions, Answered
When you arrive for your appointment, one of the first things we’ll ask you is, “Do you have dental insurance?” Like any insurance, dental insurance can provide valuable peace of mind and can help cover basic needs. However, once you receive your treatment plan, you may have questions about exactly what your insurance covers. We’re […]
Back-to-School with a Stylin’ Smile
Parents! Sharpen those pencils! It’s time to see if you’ve tackled that back-to-school list to completion. You got the notebooks, pens, backpack, and new shoes…but did you remember to book an appointment with your Lynnwood family dentistry experts? We Share the Care Not only can hearing and eyesight degrade within a school-year, but oral health […]
Why Lynnwood, WA is a Great Place to Live!
Here in Lynnwood, WA, superior dental care is what we do best. We’re proud to be a part of the community, helping fellow residents show off their pearly whites—with happy, healthy-looking smiles. If you live here, you already know our reasons to smile are vast and varied, and […]
