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We often don’t think much about our smiles until something goes wrong and we lose a tooth. Now, just smiling or laughing seems like a hard thing to do. If you are one of the millions of Americans who are missing teeth, don’t give up hope. Dental implants may be able to help! This blog […]

Gum disease, also called Periodontitis, is a serious infection of the gums that can lead to bad things if it is not treated. It hurts the cells around your teeth and could even cause bone loss, which could lead to tooth loss. But this disease is very easy to avoid if you take care of […]

We often think that brushing and cleaning are enough to keep our teeth healthy, so we don’t go to the dentist as often as we should. But keeping our teeth healthy goes beyond what we do every day. Our teeth and gums need to see the dentist at least once every six months for the […]

Caries, which is also called tooth decay, is the type of long-term illness that strikes more children in the United States than any other. In the state of Washington, nearly 40% of kindergarteners and 68% of third graders have cavities. Cavities are a common tooth problem, but the good news is that they don’t have […]

Every member of this community is strongly encouraged to schedule at least two dental examinations with their dentist per year. The number of times that you should visit the dentist according to the recommendations can go up or down depending on the condition of your teeth. Therefore, if your oral health is excellent, you may […]

Maintaining proper oral hygiene is essential because it prevents plaque from accumulating on the teeth, which is a common dental problem. The vast majority of us are familiar with the term “plaque,” which refers to the unpleasant substance that can accumulate on your teeth and lead to gum disease; however, how many of us actually […]

Everyone is aware that halitosis, sometimes known as morning breath, can be extremely offensive. It’s possible that your spouse, lover, or another member of your family has let you know that the first thing out of your lips in the morning is poisonous. There is a good chance that you have picked up on it […]

In the past few months, has anyone in your family, including yourself, experienced a tooth injury? You may have chipped a tooth when cutting corn on the cob too roughly, your daughter may have chipped a tooth while playing tag, or your mother may have chipped a tooth while biting down on a walnut; whatever […]

Wisdom teeth are something that most people have heard of. You may have had yours taken out, be thinking about it, or your doctor may have just shown you an X-ray of the infamous third molars. People often ask how they are taken out, but they rarely talk about why they are taken out. Today, […]

In our calorie-obsessed society, it can be hard to hear the truth over all the noise about health. People are often misinformed and misled about the health benefits of things like cleanses, sugar alternatives, diets, organic vs. nonorganic, and many other popular topics. Today, Dr. Motiwala wants to clear up any misunderstandings about how diet […]