by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Jan 22, 2016 | Dental Care
Oral cancer accounts for only a small percentage of cancer in the United States, but it has one of the higher death rates of any cancer. Therefore, it is important to be mindful of your own risk factor, and work with our Bellingham dentist to make sure that you catch...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Jan 14, 2016 | Dental Care
Do you struggle with bruxism? This condition, known commonly as tooth-grinding, represents a significant hazard to your oral health. Fortunately, there are many ways to help manage your grinding and better assure that you maintain strong, straight teeth for years to...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Jan 5, 2016 | Dental Care
Dental anxiety is a legitimate condition, one that affects between ten and twenty percent of people in the United States. Such anxiety prevents many people from getting the dental care that they need. If you struggle with a fear of the dentist, we can work with you to...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Dec 21, 2015 | Dental Care
No matter how often or how well you brush your teeth, you’re not going to be doing much good if your brush isn’t up to the task. Many people neglect their brushes, allowing them to break down over time so that they start to do more harm than good. To avoid this, try...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Dec 15, 2015 | Dental Care
There is more to this important practice than just scrubbing at your teeth with your brush. Consider the following tips to make sure you are getting the best from your oral hygiene: Ideally, you should be brushing twice a day: once after you wake up and once shortly...
