You understand the importance of good oral hygiene and brush and floss diligently. But is it possible to be too diligent in your toothbrushing? Dentists say it is! Excessive tooth brushing, or overbrushing, can actually cause damage to your teeth and gums. What is...
The day is finally here: Your braces come off! You’re ecstatic; your smile looks amazing (and straight!). Now you are about to start the most important part of your orthodontic treatment: Wearing your retainer. Reasons why you should wear a retainer Retainers protect...
We have some of the best patients on the planet here at Fidler On The Tooth. One such gem is Phil Tasto who will be volunteering for a wonderful organization called Hope For India’s Orphans. He, along with a group of seven others including his son Edwin, will be...
Going to a new Seattle Dentist can be daunting, but it helps when you see someone with a warm, welcoming smile as soon as you walk in the door. Alexandra is one of our patient care coordinators, and she will usually be the one greeting you as soon as you walk into the...
What do you really know about xylitol? As a naturally occurring sugar, typically processed from birch trees and corn cobs, xylitol has gained popularity as a sugar substitute and potential dental hygiene game changer. If you’re grasping to understand how anything...
It seems like everywhere you go nowadays you see someone vaping. That large, white, cloud of steam escaping from their mouth and floating around their head is a common sight. Vaping has been around for many years, but it’s only been in the last few years that its...
Ahhh… summer! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the kids are…bored. Sound familiar? Keeping the kiddos occupied and active (and away from the TV, video games, or iPad) can be a challenge! Never fear – we’re here to help! We’ve compiled a list of 50...
At Fidler on the Tooth, we like to involve you, our patients, when we are creating your treatment plan with the goal of having a healthier mouth. After all, it is your body so why shouldn’t you know exactly why a filling or a crown is being recommended? A technology...
Oral cancer is deadly and it’s on the rise! Smoking and drinking alcohol can put you at high risk for developing this cancer, but there are many who are not a part of this “high risk” group who have also been affected by it. National Oral Cancer Awareness Week is...
Just hearing the words “root canal” can be enough to make most people cringe. The mental image of a root canal patient holding a grossly swollen jaw while groaning with pain has been perpetuated by movies, television, and cartoons. But is that the true picture of...
