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Posted January 15, 2018 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Matthew Flugstad

A Real Nail Biter

We all have those nervous habits we turn to when we feel awkward, stressed, or just plain bored. If your choice vice is biting your nails, you need to know that it can cause a lot of distress on your oral health and overall health. Dr. Flugstad, Edmonds dentist shares why nail biting is so […]

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Posted December 27, 2017 / Blog, Dental Health, Dental Services, Dental Technology, Patient Care
Dr. Matthew Flugstad

Dental Implants – A Security System for Your Smile

Your mouth is an intelligent system made to work with every piece doing its part. When you’re missing a tooth, the empty spaces are more than unsightly; they can be dangerous. Your other teeth, your gums, and even the bones in your face rely on you having a full smile. Enter: dental implants. Thanks to […]

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Posted December 13, 2017 / Blog, Patient Care
Dr. Matthew Flugstad

Flossing 101

How do you feel when you see that little plastic floss container in your medicine cabinet? Eagerness to achieve that clean feeling in your mouth? Or regret over a habit you have trouble keeping? However you feel about floss, one thing is true – this habit is equal parts simple and incredibly effective for improving […]

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Posted November 13, 2017 / Blog, Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Matthew Flugstad

Oral Cancer

Cancer is always a scary word. But it doesn’t have to be the last word. Equipped with good information and the best doctors, you can feel empowered to navigate whatever stands before you or your loved one. Oral cancer is common and affects approximately 50,000 Americans every year. If you have more questions about oral cancer, […]

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Posted August 13, 2017 / Blog, Dental Health, Dental Services, Patient Care
Dr. Matthew Flugstad

Can Plaque Cause Tooth Loss?

If you’ve ever gone too long between brushing your teeth, you know how slimy and dirty your teeth can feel. Some people lovingly call this layer of grime “teeth sweaters.” But it has a real name: plaque. Plaque is common but it can cause poor oral health if you ignore it. Read below for more […]

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Posted July 31, 2017 / Blog, Patient Care
Dr. Matthew Flugstad

Cold Sores 101

Cold sore. Fever blister. Herpes simplex virus-1. These babies go by a lot of different names, but the experience is always the same: Tell-tale burning or itching near the lip Red bump appears a day or so later Bump becomes a cluster of blisters Blisters dry up and scab over The scab falls off The […]

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Posted May 8, 2017 / Dental Health, Patient Care
Dr. Matthew Flugstad

Maximize Plaque Bacteria Removal Between Teeth

It’s important that you maximize plaque removal every day through effective tooth brushing and flossing. You must thoroughly clean around both teeth and implants. The best way to clean your implant depends on the stage of your treatment, so you should always ask your Edmonds WA dentist for advice about this. Immediately following surgical placement […]

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Posted January 23, 2017 / Blog, Dental Health, Dental News, Dental Technology, Patient Care
Dr. Matthew Flugstad

The Important Reasons for Mouth Guards

A mouth guard is a soft plastic or laminate device used in sports to prevent oral injuries to the teeth, mouth, cheeks, tongue and jaw. The American Dental Association projects that one third of all dental injuries are sports related. The use of a mouth guard can prevent more than 200,000 oral injuries to the […]

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Posted December 7, 2016 / Blog, Dental Health, Dental News, Patient Care
Dr. Matthew Flugstad

What You Should Know About Dry Mouth

Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while — if they are nervous, upset or under stress. But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems. Dry mouth can Cause difficulties in tasting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking Increase your […]

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Posted December 2, 2016 / Blog, Dental Health, Dental Services, Patient Care
Dr. Matthew Flugstad

What is Tartar?

What is Tartar? Tartar, sometimes called calculus, is plaque that has hardened on your teeth. Tartar can also form at and underneath the gumline and can irritate gum tissues. Tartar gives plaque more surface area on which to grow and a much stickier surface to adhere, which can lead to more serious conditions, such as […]

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