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Saliva. Just the word can conjure an array of images in your imagination. From salivating at a delicious meal to studying Pavlov’s dogs to watching a baseball player spit, life is full of saliva! And that’s a good thing because saliva is essential for oral and overall health. Problems with saliva can lead to dry… (Read More)

Welcome to your mouth! A healthy mouth is necessary for a healthy life. You might be surprised how many different parts work together to make your mouth function. Read more below from Dr. Mack & Dr. Wachter in Bellevue to get an in-depth look at the human mouth and how it works. Teeth The look… (Read More)

Most kids lose their baby teeth, also called primary teeth, in a distinct sequence at set intervals.  Children’s baby teeth come out naturally starting around age six, becoming progressively looser as they fall out (sometimes with a little extra wiggling because the Tooth Fairy is expected to visit).  Sometimes baby tooth loss doesn’t happen in… (Read More)

You love your teeth. You brush them twice a day, floss once a day, and see your dentist regularly. Right? We love your teeth, too! There’s so much to know about caring for your oral health that dentistry has quite a few categories of specialties and different kinds of dentists. The primary dentist in your… (Read More)

Calcium. We regularly hear how important calcium is for our kids’ diets. It’s vital for healthy growth. Calcium is a building block for strong bones. It helps with hormone balance and keeps the heart pumping and blood circulating normally. But did you know that calcium is also vital for healthy teeth?  Calcium builds strong bones…. (Read More)

Six Month Smiles® is a short-term orthodontic treatment that adds some updated twists to traditional braces, with average treatment times of only six months! No one loves the way metal wires and brackets look, and for teens and adults who are concerned about the appearance of their smile during orthodontic treatment, the clear brackets and… (Read More)

Sore jaw? Restless nights? Play sports? If any of these apply to you, you might be surprised to hear that you could use a mouthguard!  Functions of Mouthguards Mouthguards are solid pieces of plastic that keep your teeth and jaw in a specific resting position. The basic function of a mouthguard is protection. Mouthguards help… (Read More)

We’ve all got our reasons. Money. Time. The fear of pain. Juggling insurance. Facing one more reminder that we really should be flossing more. Any of these might cause us to avoid and put off regular visits to the dentist. Has it been so long since you saw a dentist that you’re not even sure… (Read More)

At Family Dentistry of Bellevue, we know that Bellevue parents work hard to prioritize their child’s health and happiness, you can count on us to do the same! The smiles of your children are a contagious expression of delight, and our role as their oral healthcare provider is to protect those precious pearly whites.  That’s… (Read More)

We’re not talking about a movie villain here;  we’re talking about a hard, yellowish substance that can form on your child’s teeth called tartar, also known as calculus (and no, not the kind with math equations!). But if you want a formula, here’s one to remember: Plaque + Time = Tartar. What Is Tartar and… (Read More)