Patient Care

Bruxism is the dental term for teeth grinding and jaw clenching, a habit that children and adults can develop and maintain, often without being conscious of it—until symptoms hit. Those symptoms can include: Worn, sensitive teeth Headaches Earaches Facial and jaw pain Tinnitus If your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, or you have… (Read More)

At Family Dentistry of Bellevue, we understand that dental insurance can be a tricky thing to navigate. Evaluating dental plans and considering deductibles, benefits, which treatments are covered, and the mountain of other information insurance companies provide can be a headache in and of itself.  Dr. Mack & Dr. Wachter want every Bellevue patient to… (Read More)

As a parent, you will have numerous opportunities to teach your children valuable skills and each one will yield priceless memories. Your child’s first step, your child’s first word, your child’s first bike ride, your child’s first unassisted brushing and flossing session…well, maybe that last one won’t be as memorable, but Family Dentistry of Bellevue wants… (Read More)

For such a seemingly small part of your body, the tongue plays a major role in many everyday functions, such as talking, helping you digest and taste food, and swallowing. The appearance of your tongue may speak volumes (pun slightly intended) about the state of your oral and overall health.  Today, Bellevue dentists, Dr. Mack… (Read More)

Dentistry is a serious medicine, and daily oral hygiene is a top priority. But teeth can be pretty fun, too—not to mention fascinating. For starters, have you ever seen the full sets of baby teeth and adult teeth present in a child’s head x-ray? Go ahead, look it up. There are tons of interesting dental facts… (Read More)

Every parent remembers seeing their baby’s first teeth emerge, watching the rest pop up, and finally cheering as their child loses their first baby tooth, all in the blink of an eye! Baby teeth come and go so quickly that some people are led to believe they don’t have an impact on a child’s dental… (Read More)

Most of us have experienced a toothache. At their mildest, toothaches may cause just enough discomfort to get on your nerves and disrupt your concentration, but at their worst, they can be debilitating. Because the pain feels like it’s coming from your tooth, it’s natural to assume that all toothaches are caused by cavities, gum… (Read More)

Ah, vacation. The sun, the sand, the… gauze in your mouth? Dental work and recovery might not be your preferred use of your precious vacation days, but some people are packing their bags and heading to exotic locations for dental work in hopes of saving money. As medical education and technology improve worldwide, destination dentistry… (Read More)

A recent, three-part study by Crest® puts numbers to what most of us already knew – white teeth are beautiful and powerful! The study used qualitative and quantitative measures in multiple settings to determine the effect white teeth can have on a person’s life.  In one portion of the study on employment, researchers found that… (Read More)

There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at Family Dentistry of Bellevue talking about implants, dentures, bridges, and crowns, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they work? Dr. Mack & Dr. Wachter know that folks like to be informed, so… (Read More)