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If you have lived in Seattle for longer than a few hours, you have probably already experienced its infamous climate — cold, dreary, and wet. Indeed, the average temperature in June is between 52 and 60 degrees. Not to mention January, where the average temperature hovers between 36 and 40 degrees with only 74 hours…
Unless you are a part of the lucky minority population that never grows wisdom teeth, chances are you will need to get your wisdom teeth removed at some point during adolescence or adulthood. Thanks to viral YouTube videos, the after-effects of wisdom tooth extraction have been well-documented. It is much easier, though, to laugh at…
If you’ve ever spent half an hour looking at the floss options at your local drug store, you’ll understand that it can be confusing and overwhelming trying to find a floss that is easy to use, efficient, and most importantly, as comfortable as possible. There’s unwaxed and waxed, tape, ultra floss, floss picks — how…
If you’ve ever had a canker sore, you know just how uncomfortable they can be. Eating, drinking, or even talking can become painful, and the fear of accidentally biting the sore again only makes it worse. Naturally, many people wonder: What causes canker sores? Can they be prevented? And should you be concerned if they…
The holiday season is quickly coming up, which means time spent with family opening presents and plate fulls of rich, sugary foods. We definitely want you and your family to enjoy everything there is to enjoy about this time of year, but being the dentists we are, we also want you and your teeth to…
We may not think about our teeth on a regular basis, but when something goes wrong, we want an immediate fix. From a toothache to a lost crown or a cosmetic problem, When it comes to our teeth, it’s important to have a place to turn for emergency dental problems when an unexpected issue arises.…
A missing tooth can be a hit to your self-confidence, but you don’t have to go through each day trying not to smile. There are several options that your dentist may recommend for filling that gap. If you need an honest and professional opinion on your pearly whites, give First Hill Dental Center a call…
Struggling with crooked teeth or a big gap in the middle as an adult can be frustrating. The days of constantly worrying about what people are thinking, getting food bits stuck in your teeth, or trying to hide your gorgeous smile because you don’t want people to see your teeth are over. Show off your…
Summer may not be quite here yet, but with schools releasing for the summer in just a few weeks, it’s time to start preparing! With summer camps, vacations, trips to the pool, and kids playing basketball in the driveway, do you know what to do when your child has an accident and injures his or…