You may be wondering why your dentist in Silverdale is choosing to talk about heart health. As a dedicated member of your medical team, we’re not only concerned with keeping your teeth and gums healthy, but rather we’re committed to keeping your whole body healthy. And it just so happens that your oral health plays […]
Have you heard of Silver Diamine Fluoride?
Silver Diamine Fluoride is a non-invasive treatment option for some cavities. Not all teeth are candidates for this material but, when used correctly, it can stop active decay and also prevent future decay in the treated tooth. Silver Diamine Fluoride, or SDF, received FDA approval in 2014. Since coming on the market it has been […]
Tongue and Lip Ties Affecting Breastfeeding
For many mothers breastfeeding can be extremely difficult, painful, and not seem to provide sufficient milk for the newborn. Though many factors play into successful breastfeeding numerous breast feeding specialist note tongue and lip ties as the frequent cause of breastfeeding difficulties. A tongue tie (ankyloglosia) is an abnormally thick or restrictive connection between the […]
Have you met Dr. Tina Olsson?
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Tina Olsson Have you met our endodontist Dr. Tina Olsson? She has become a regular part of our team at Silverdale Dental Center over the past year and we are excited to announce she will be here even more in the coming months. Dr. Olsson specializes in Root Canal treatments and we […]
Dr. Neste explains Tongue-Tie and Lip-Tie Corrections at Silverdale Dental Center For Kids
Tongue and lip ties are a fairly common condition and can be diagnosed as early as a few days old. Some children are able to function with their tongue or lip ties while others will require a correction to aid in relatively “simple” activities such as breastfeeding, speaking and eating. Everyone has a […]
Teeth in a Day at Silverdale Dental Center
What does “Teeth in a day” really mean? Dr. Jason Niemeyer: “Teeth in a day” is a popular phrase that you may have heard recently in an ad or TV commercial. The basic concept of “Teeth in a day” means that a patient can have teeth removed and replaced all in one appointment. […]
