Soundview Dental Arts 
Recreational cannabis (marijuana) consumption has been legal in Washington State since 2012. With the increase in cannabis use, since it’s legalization, we are seeing the effects it has on oral health. As health professionals, we understand that there are benefits of cannabis to treat certain ailments, but we also have to educate patients about the … Read more
Oral Care Tips – Over the last 80 years, the average life expectancy has increased dramatically due to advancements in medical technology. By 2030 the last of the Baby Boomers will turn 65 and older individuals will account for 20% of our population. This is great but also presents other problems for us to deal … Read more
Autoimmune Series: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Effects on Oral Health A group of Autoimmune diseases called Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) results in chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The two main diseases identified in this group are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The symptoms of chronic inflammation over time damage the GI tract. This can … Read more
Summer is upon us and many people are starting to think about whitening their teeth. Although there are certain considerations to be made, almost anyone can whiten their teeth. We have several different options here at Soundview Dental Arts. This month we’ll focus on those options and the safety of tooth whitening. Is it safe … Read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis and how it affects Oral Health – We’re kicking off a new blog series here at Soundview Dental Arts! For the rest of 2019, we will be highlighting different autoimmune diseases bimonthly and discussing their impacts on oral health, and vice versa. Autoimmune diseases are wide-ranging diseases that affect many systems of the … Read more
Implants and Tooth Replacements – Teeth require extraction usually for one of two reasons; either due to extensive decay or due to bone loss resulting from periodontal disease. Since nearly half of our adult population struggles with periodontal disease, it’s not surprising that nearly 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Combined with … Read more
This month we’re focusing on a difficult subject; drug addiction. Let’s learn more about Methamphetamines and oral health with us! It’s heartbreaking to hear about the rising rates of drug addiction in our country and even worse to hear about a loved one struggling with addiction. As dental professionals, we are trained to look for … Read more
Mouth to Heart Health – Many people think of hearts and Valentine’s Day when you mention February. In the medical/dental world, we think about American Heart Awareness Month. You’ve heard us say time and again that oral health is linked to overall health. Most individuals treat their mouths separately from the rest of their bodies … Read more
Oral Health in 2019 – Happy New Year! Each year many of us contemplate how we can make the new year better than the last. Many people have health resolutions at the top of their list for improvement. Most recurring resolutions include exercising more, losing weight, eating more healthily, and taking a more active approach … Read more
