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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 07, 2021

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Do adults need fluoride treatments?
Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 30, 2021

Many dentists and hygienists recommend fluoride treatments for their adult patients. You might ask yourself, “Do I really need a fluoride treatment? I thought those were just for my kids.” Read more
Thanksgiving
Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 23, 2021

At Michael A. White, D.D.S., we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Chehalis, Washington Read more
Can Dentures Last A Lifetime?
Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 22, 2021

Cosmetic Dentistry has made many strides in technology and quality over the last 20 years. You can trust Dr. Michael White, your cosmetic dentist in dentures treatment in Chehalis, WA, Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
What do I do if I fall and loosen my teeth?
Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 16, 2021

Although teeth are strong enough to tear through food, they are also fragile. An accident such as a fall may loosen teeth or knock a tooth out entirely. When a Read more
Preventing Periodontal Disease
Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 09, 2021

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of Read more
Cold Comfort
Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 02, 2021

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 26, 2021

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
Oh no, not the dentist!
Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 19, 2021

If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of Read more
Heading Off to College? Maybe It’s Time to Graduate to an Electric Toothbrush!
Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 12, 2021

Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 05, 2021

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
How Teeth Whitening Brightens Your Smile
Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 05, 2021

It’s fairly common that over time, our teeth can become stained, yellowed, or just dull. Aging and our lifestyle can attribute to this and it can make you nervous about Read more
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 28, 2021

You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read more
When should a filling be replaced?
Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 21, 2021

There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal Read more
Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Premedication
Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 14, 2021

In years past, it was often recommended that dental patients who had a history of heart problems or other conditions, such as joint implants, be given antibiotics before any dental Read more
Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 07, 2021

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more

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