Invisalign vs. Braces: Which is Right for You?

Invisalign vs. Braces

Achieving a perfect smile has never been easier, thanks to the advancements in dental technology. Two popular options for teeth alignment are Invisalign vs. braces. Both methods can deliver remarkable results, but the key is choosing the one that suits your lifestyle, comfort, and dental needs. In this article, we’ll compare Invisalign and braces, with … Read more

The Importance of Hygiene Appointments: What Hygienists and Dentists Look for and Why You Should Schedule Them

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Regular dental check-ups are crucial for your overall well-being. At your appointment, hygienists and dentists collaborate to ensure your oral health is at its best. It is essential to schedule and attend these appointments at any age. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of hygiene appointments and explain why everyone of age … Read more

Autoimmune Series Part 3: Oral Health Effects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Oral Health Effects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Autoimmune

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), are a group of autoimmune diseases that result in chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The two main diseases identified in this group are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The resulting symptoms are painful due to chronic inflammation, eventually damaging the GI tract. Both diseases must be diagnosed by a … Read more

Autoimmune Series Part 1: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Oral Health

skeleton x-ray, Medical concept. Rheumatoid Arthritis

This month we’re kicking off a new blog series here at Innovative Dentistry in SLU! Every other month through 2019 we will be highlighting a different autoimmune disease and the impacts it has on oral health, and vice versa. Autoimmune diseases are diseases that spread throughout the body and affect many different systems. These diseases … Read more

Real Talk: Oral Health and Methamphetamines

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It’s hard to avoid the constant news about the rising rates of drug addiction in our country. It can be worse hearing the heartbreaking story of a loved one struggling with addiction. The effects of drug addiction stretch to families, communities, and individuals. We have an important job as dental professionals as we are trained … Read more

Seattle Dentist Guide to Oral Health

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Heart Disease and Oral Health: What You Need to Know You’ve heard us say time and again that good oral health is linked to good overall health. Most individuals tend to treat their mouth as a separate entity from the rest of their body.  When you ignore the fact that what goes on there has … Read more