Oral Cancer By The Numbers
Published: April 10, 2018
It’s scary when anyone mentions the word cancer, and oral cancer is no different. A serious and sometimes life threatening disease, oral cancer affects thousands of Americans each year – yet awareness and education regarding its seriousness isn’t often talked about. This Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the team at our dental office in Silverdale wants […]
Read MoreIs Your Family Getting Enough Calcium?
Published: March 21, 2018
Calcium is most commonly noted as being a crucial mineral for strong bone development. However, at our dental office in Silverdale we also know that calcium is an essential part of building strong and healthy teeth. But just how much calcium does your family need? The Importance of Calcium Before we dive into how much […]
Read MoreProper Nutrition Does More Than Just Support a Healthy Body
Published: March 16, 2018
We all know that we should eat right to protect our bodies from scary health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. But what you may not know is that following a healthy diet can directly affect your oral health, too. As we celebrate National Nutrition Month, our dental office in Silverdale wants to help […]
Read MoreNational Pet Dental Health Month
Published: February 22, 2018
Every February, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month to raise awareness of the importance of proper dental care for our furry best friends. While our Silverdale dental office doesn’t treat these cuddly critters, we know a lot of our patients have pets, and we’d like to provide them tips […]
Read MoreAmerican Heart Health Month & Its Link to Dentistry
Published: February 7, 2018
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 […]
Read MoreHave you heard of Silver Diamine Fluoride?
Published: November 8, 2017
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 […]
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Tongue and Lip Ties Affecting Breastfeeding
Published: October 23, 2017
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 […]
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Have you met Dr. Tina Olsson?
Published: October 16, 2017
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 […]
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Halloween Candy Buy Back for Operation Gratitude
Published: October 11, 2017
We have started a new tradition here at Silverdale Dental Center for Kids, candy buy back to support our troops! Operation Gratitude is an organization that sends over 200,000 care packages annually to our troops, wounded warriors, first responders and new recruits serving and sacrificing for our country around the world. Care packages usually consist […]
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Dr. Neste explains Tongue-Tie and Lip-Tie Corrections at Silverdale Dental Center For Kids
Published: May 3, 2017
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 “tie” or […]
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