Dental Health

Welcome to your mouth! A healthy mouth is necessary for a healthy life. You might be surprised how many different parts work together to make your mouth function. Read more below from Dr. Mack & Dr. Wachter in Bellevue to get an in-depth look at the human mouth and how it works. Teeth The look… (Read More)

You love your teeth. You brush them twice a day, floss once a day, and see your dentist regularly. Right? We love your teeth, too! There’s so much to know about caring for your oral health that dentistry has quite a few categories of specialties and different kinds of dentists. The primary dentist in your… (Read More)

Calcium. We regularly hear how important calcium is for our kids’ diets. It’s vital for healthy growth. Calcium is a building block for strong bones. It helps with hormone balance and keeps the heart pumping and blood circulating normally. But did you know that calcium is also vital for healthy teeth?  Calcium builds strong bones…. (Read More)

We’ve all got our reasons. Money. Time. The fear of pain. Juggling insurance. Facing one more reminder that we really should be flossing more. Any of these might cause us to avoid and put off regular visits to the dentist. Has it been so long since you saw a dentist that you’re not even sure… (Read More)

All children are unique individuals with personal preferences, but sometimes special needs kids have a higher level of anxiety in new situations, like visiting the dentist. Dentists like Dr. Mack & Dr. Wachter at Family Dentistry of Bellevue realize that treating special needs kids requires patience and understanding, and while most dentists who treat children… (Read More)

Fresh breath sets the tone for every moment of your day: first thing in the morning, before an important meeting, after working out, or just before bed. Whether you prefer cool mint, invigorating cinnamon, or herbal anise, it’s your favorite trusty toothpaste that delivers that fresh, clean feeling. So, what’s the scoop on toothpaste? What… (Read More)

They say not everything natural is good for you. Nature has many poisons that humans have experimented with and learned the hard way to avoid. We’ve learned that tobacco is a popular plant that can do a number on your health. Using tobacco is a personal and communal practice that can be hard to avoid,… (Read More)

Family Dentistry of Bellevue has been thinking about how much things have changed in the world of dentistry since today’s grandparents were growing kids themselves. Grandparents today are often very involved in the daily lives of their grandchildren—they may live close by, provide financial assistance, or assume childcare responsibilities for working parents. Since oral hygiene… (Read More)

There’s a saying in nature: “Function follows form.” This means that how something is shaped or designed determines how it works. For example, you might own many screwdrivers of various shapes and sizes (form) to loosen different types of screws (function). Or think of a watering can — one with a long, narrow spout helps… (Read More)

Biofilm is quite literally a “film” or layer of biological matter that forms on teeth, in sink pipes, on river rocks, and more. Biofilm is made of many different things. Think of it as concrete, which contains cement as well as a slew of other materials. You’ve likely been aware of biofilm on your teeth… (Read More)