by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Mar 31, 2016 | Dental Care
A lot of our favorite foods are supposed to be eaten either hot or cold. Whether you’re digging into a pizza fresh out of the oven or dishing out a frosty bowl of ice cream, you probably agree that heat and cold our among our best culinary friends. Unfortunately,...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Mar 15, 2016 | Dental Care
The human tongue should have a healthy, pink color. Therefore, if you ever notice that your tongue has turned red, this may be cause for concern. There is a number of reasons that your tongue may have turned red, including the following: Benign Migratory Glossitis:...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Mar 7, 2016 | Dental Care
A large number of children will suffer from bruxism at some point. Somewhere between fifteen and thirty-three percent of American children are thought to exhibit some degree of tooth-grinding. It is common for this to occur as new teeth come in, since the pain caused...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Feb 22, 2016 | Dental Care
Brushing and flossing means more than just keeping up healthy teeth and gums. Your oral health has an important connection to the health of the rest of your body. This is why, when you struggle with tooth decay or gingivitis, you may be at risk of far worse diseases....
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Feb 12, 2016 | Dental Care
Your best chance of surviving oral cancer is to catch it at its early stages. This is why a regular screening is an important part of the experience with our Bellingham dentist. However, you can also be on the lookout for the warning signs yourself. These signs...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Feb 5, 2016 | Dental Care
Your diet has a significant impact on the health of your teeth and gums. Well-chosen and well-balanced meals can make a big difference in how much tooth decay or gingivitis you experience. Obviously, cutting down on sugars is a healthy choice, but there is also a...
