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It is hard to imagine how different life has become in the past month as COVID-19 has swept through the country. A majority of the country has some sort of stay-at-home order in place now. As Washingtonians, we are in the middle of our own stay-at-home order. Social isolation definitely has some downside, but here … Read more
Routine x-rays can be a conflicting topic in the dental office, especially while many people do not understand the benefits and importance of updating images. In some cases the answer could be getting images done every 18-24 months. Those cases are rare and not usually advised, especially as we age. You wouldn’t want to have … Read more
A temporomandibular disorder is found through symptoms of pain or tenderness in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of the jaw. The TMJ is an intricate joint that allows us to chew, swallow, yawn and speak. The joint also has a wide range of movement. It’s enclosed by muscles and ligaments that work in affiliation with the … Read more
As many of us know, due to advancements in medical technology we are living longer than we ever have. By 2030 the last of the Baby Boomers will turn 65 and older individuals will account for 20% of our population. This is good, but also presents other issues for us to deal with as we … Read more
Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which the body begins attacking its own moisture producing glands. This can affect saliva glands, tear ducts and other types of organs. The problem for oral health occurs when the saliva glands are affected and the flow of saliva reduces. Sjogren’s Syndrome This autoimmune disorder affects all racial … Read more
Here at 1111 Dental we understand the dentist is not everyone’s favorite place to be. Many people have general dental anxiety, but other times there is a deep-rooted fear. This usually stems from one or several bad experiences that occurred in a patient’s past. We absolutely understand how these experiences can cause mistrust in dental … Read more
Psoriasis affects 8 million Americans and over 125 million individuals worldwide. Psoriasis is the result of the immune system having a negative response and reproducing skin cells too quickly. Areas of red, thickened, and scaly patches of skin appear as a result of the body not shedding the skin cells fast enough. These patchy areas … Read more
Summer is here and many of you might be considering tooth whitening. Most of the time whitening is perfectly safe when following directions, although there are certain aspects to consider. We’re going to discuss the different options for tooth whitening as well as answer some commonly asked questions. Is it safe to whiten my teeth? … Read more
Do you have any missing teeth? Maybe more than one? Teeth require extractions usually for one of two reasons. Either due to extensive decay or due to progressive bone loss resulting from periodontal disease. Considering nearly half of our adult population struggles with periodontal disease, it is not surprising that nearly 178 million Americans are … Read more
This month we’re kicking off a new blog series! Every other month through 2019 we will highlight a different autoimmune disease and the impacts it has on oral health, and vice versa. Autoimmune diseases are wide-ranging and affect many different systems of the body. Over 23.5 million people Their commonality though, is that the body … Read more
