Tri-cities Dental FAQs: How much do dental implants cost?
If you’re considering dental implants in Kennewick, WA, one of the top considerations for many patients is cost. Depending on the number of implants, type of …
Pediatric Dentist vs. Family Dentist: What’s the Difference?
Parenting a toddler comes with lots of exciting moments. Whether sitting down on their own or taking their first steps, you want each of your …
10 Reasons Why You Might be Suffering From Bleeding Gums
Healthy gums are essential to your overall health. When your gums are in poor health, you may experience tooth decay, the weakening of teeth, or …
Mouth Guards: What Are They and Their Benefits
Chewing guards, also known as mouth guards, are plastic or hard rubber devices that help reduce the risk of damage that might be caused to …
How to Make Fluoride a Part of Your Dental Care Routine
Not everyone has fluoride in their daily dental care regimen, but everyone should! Why? Fluoride helps keep cavities at bay. It can also help your …
Which Is Better? Electric or Manual Toothbrush
Your dental care regimen should include brushing your pearly whites twice daily (with an ADA-approved, fluoride toothpaste). But do you have the right toothbrush? Today, …
How to Help Your Kids Take Care of Their Oral Health and Still Enjoy Their Halloween Candy
Halloween is one of–if not the–most exciting times of the year for kids. They can be anything they want, spend time with family and friends, …
How Do Other Health Issues Affect Oral Health?
Much like the eyes are the window to the soul, “Oral health is a window to your overall health.” It provides key insight into how …
The Ins and Outs of Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Wisdom teeth, or the third molar, generally have no function in humans, yet an estimated 95% of 18-year-olds have them. However, the likelihood that these …
Do Natural Oral Hygiene Products Work?
Natural oral hygiene products might be tempting for many reasons. For one, you may want to reduce the number of toxic chemicals in your body, …
How to Take Care of Your Oral Health During the Holidays and Pandemic
During the holidays, oral health is more important than ever. It’s when we’re surrounded by our favorite sweet treats, which–while delicious–can hinder our oral health. …
How to Find a Good Dentist in Tri-Cities
1. Do they submit claims to all insurances? 2. Do they offer payment options for non-insured patients? 3. Are they members of the American Dental …
Do DIY Braces Work?
What Are DIY Braces? Have you seen the clear moldable retainers sold on Amazon? Or the video tutorials for “gap bands,” the supposed teeth-straightening method …
Do Baby Bottles Cause Tooth Decay?
Teeth begin developing before a baby is born. Good nutrition during pregnancy is important in the development of the baby’s teeth. Even though they are …
Oral Health Month in April
Oral Health Month in April Spring cleaning is a common phrase tossed around this time of year. Not only with your garage or yard, but …
Why Don’t Teeth Heal Like Other Parts of the Body?
Skin is able to repair itself and bones can readily fix themselves; in fact, most body parts are able to repair themselves over some period …
The History Of Saint Patrick’s Day
Most people celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day this March 17th won’t be aware of the true origins of the holiday, or even its true meaning. Aside from …
What to Do in an Oral Health Emergency
1.Toothaches 2. Knocked-Out Teeth 3. Cracked/Broken Teeth 4. Lost Filling or Crown 5. Dental Abscess
How Does Diabetes Impact Oral Health?
Patients with diabetes often experience dry mouth, where there’s less saliva than usual. Saliva serves an important function, helping to wash away food particles and …
Dental Care for Seniors in Kennewick
Seniors are more likely to experience trouble with lost teeth, denture care, discoloration, and periodontal disease. Understanding the hazards that are unique to seniors will …
Living with Invisalign
Invisalign aligners are an effective alternative to metal braces. Most patients are able to get the same results with these clear aligners that they would …
What Is Tooth Sensitivity?
Do your teeth hurt when you draw in a breath of cold air, or when you sip a hot drink? If so, you are not …
What Causes Bleeding Gums?
One of the main causes of bleeding gums is dental plaque. It is the bacterial film that inflames and irritates gum tissue, leading to an …
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
February brings National Children’s Dental Health Month! This is brought to you by the American Dental Association to create child awareness of the benefits of …
The UCLA School of Dentistry’s Response to Netflix’s Root Cause.
Netflix released a show, January 2019, about root canals. Root Cause is a feature-length documentary featuring opinions from doctors and dentists from around the world, …
Does the dentist check for gum disease during my exam?
What is periodontal charting? What do the numbers mean? 0-3mm without bleeding means you are in great shape. Be proud! 1-3mm with bleeding is an early …
Eliminating Bad Breath
50 million people suffer from chronic halitosis (bad breath) in the US, but many don’t seek help because they’re embarrassed. These are are some tips …
Foods that are Enamel Friendly
Foods that are Enamel Friendly Your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that …
Your Child’s Primary Teeth
Your Child’s Primary Teeth Your baby’s primary teeth can start appearing as early as five months, and by the time they are one year old, …
New Year, Whiter Smile!
The right time to get teeth whitening treatment. There’s no better time than the New Year! In 2019, you are setting goals and resolutions. One …
Looking For A Spanish-Speaking Dental Care Provider In Kennewick WA?
Everyone deserves comprehensive, adult and pediatric dental care, whether they speak English or Spanish. It is important to your continued oral health, or your children’s …
Can You Really Relax at Your Dental Appointment?
Sometimes, the thought of having your teeth cleaned can make your entire body tense with fear. A lot of people are so phobic about going to the …
Tips for Cleaning Dental Implants at Home
Good oral hygiene must take place before, during, and after placement of dental implants to ensure the health of the implant. Patients are concerned about …
Are Dental Implants Permanent?
Dental implants have been around since 1952. But how long does a dental implant last? You may have heard the lifespan of a dental implant is …
Can Flying Give Me a Toothache?
Traveling this holiday season? You may be surprised to find that your teeth become sensitive and develop a growing pain as your plane begins to …
Top Tips for Flossing
Flossing should always be incorporated into your daily oral care routine. But we know that sometimes, flossing can be tricky. That’s why we are sharing …
Afraid of the Dentist?
Afraid of the Dentist? Study finds more than 60 percent of people suffer from dental fear. Common dental fears and anxieties: Needles – some people …
Finding the Right Dentist in Kennewick WA
How to Choose the Best Dentist For You Choosing a dentist can be a daunting task when there are so many options to pick from. …
How Often Should I Visit My Dentist?
With the new year 2019 around the corner, oral health should be a resolution. The ADA usually recommends one to two visits each year. That …
Top Toothbrushes for 2019
How do you go about choosing a toothbrush? Sometimes, it’s not easy. There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to purchasing …
Top Mouthwashes for 2019
Before buying the perfect mouthwash for your teeth and gums, it is important to know the key benefits they offer. While no mouthwash may have …
Adult Braces: What are my options?
Adult Braces: What are my options? A survey by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) showed that the rate of people over the age of …
How Often Should I Brush My Teeth?
If you forget to brush your teeth sometimes and ask yourself “how often should I brush my teeth?” you are not alone. We all forget …
Marijuana and Oral Health
Marijuana and Oral Health With a lot of buzz around prop. 2, this 2018 midterm voting season, have you ever wondered what smoking marijuana can …
Teeth Whitening Light: Does it Work?
There’s a lot of buzz going on around these at home teeth whitening treatments, also known as white light systems. They are commonly seen on …
Tri-City Dental Care Partners with Tri-City Americans Hockey
KENNEWICK (October 25, 2018) Tri-City Dental Care announces partnership with Tri-City Americans Hockey. Tri-City Dental Care supports the Kennewick community in several areas – from …
Candy, Snacks, and Treats Cause Cavities. The Myths and Facts.
With Halloween right around the corner, some of you may be wondering how to keep your teeth healthy while still being able to enjoy a …
Kid’s Dental Tips for the Summer
Stay on a routine Dr. Antonio Lopez-Ibarra recommends brushing once in the morning, once at night, and flossing before bed (would be great if we …
Understanding the Five Stages of Tooth Decay
Did you know there are five distinct stages of tooth decay? And, that in the first stage of tooth decay, you can actually take steps …
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom Teeth Removal Questions: The routine questions I get on this topic are; Is wisdom teeth removal for me? Do I have enough room for …
Why Does My Tongue Have a White Coating?
Causes of White Tongue: Many patients I️ see have some sort of visible white coating on their tongue. Some notice it, while others …
Sensitive Teeth
Why Are My Teeth Sensitive? The most common complaint I get from patients is, “Why are my teeth sensitive?” While there are many reasons you …
Dental Cleaning Kennewick, WA
At Tri City Dental Care we believe there’s nothing like a proper dental cleaning on your pearly whites to help you regain that true smile …
Root Canals Kennewick, WA
Root canals are quite a common dental procedure these days. It is usually needed in situations where tooth damage is so severe that if the …
Kennewick Emergency Dentist; Causes and Treatment of Tooth Pain
Tooth Pain Is More Common Than You Think! Common symptoms our patients in Tri-Cities complain about are tooth sensitivity or pain. We use our teeth so …
Comprehensive Exam Kennewick, WA
Your dental health is just as important as your physical health, which is why visiting Tri-City Dental Care for a comprehensive exam is equal to …
