Drew Beaty DDS Blog

Dentists regularly talk about how important it is to maintain routine oral care both at home and in the practice. Brushing, flossing and professional exams and cleanings are the foundation for long-term oral health. However, they are not the only factors to keep in mind when it comes to keeping your smile healthy and bright!

The fact of the matter is diet also plays a major role in your oral health, even if you keep up with regular visits at our office and have the most comprehensive at-home oral care routine possible! March is National Nutrition Month, making now the perfect time to discuss how you can maintain a healthy diet that actually promotes positive oral health.

Taking care of your smile is easy, right? With the right routines, you can achieve excellent oral health in just a few minutes every day! However, believing some common misconceptions and following the latest rumors could cause permanent damage to your teeth and gums. Here are the six most common dental myths and what you need to know to protect your smile.  

If you break a bone, your tissues will do an excellent job of healing the injury. However, if you break a tooth, you might have noticed that the same thing doesn’t happen. This is because tooth enamel, while the hardest substance in the human body, does not contain any living cells, meaning it can’t regenerate. Once your enamel is gone, it’s essentially gone for good. This means you have to take excellent care of it while you have it. But how exactly can you do that? And how does tooth enamel withstand the daily wear and tear of chewing? Read more to find out.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed a white mark on your tooth that wasn’t there before? Where did it come from? Are these white spots something to worry about? Of course, you could always make an appointment with your dentist if something on your teeth is really bothering you, but are these white spots something you need to be especially concerned about? Most of the time, no. Keep reading to learn some common causes of these spots and what you can do about them.

Do you drink countless cups of coffee throughout your workday so you can power through it? Do you wind down every night with a glass of red wine before bed? These are just a couple of common beverages that people drink without considering the impact that they’ll have on their oral health in Federal Way. Read on for a complete list of beverages that could be harming your smile and how you can keep them from doing so.

Believe it or not, another year has flown by. As we enter the holiday season, you’re preparing to gather with friends and loved ones to celebrate the road ahead. The last thing you’re thinking about is your dental insurance; however, it should be a top priority. At the end of the calendar year, your dental insurance benefits are going to expire. If you don’t use them now, you’re going to lose them for good!

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According to a new American Psychiatric Association poll, about 40 million American adults (18 percent of the population) have anxiety disorders. They also found that most Americans suffer from moderate to high levels of stress, due to factors like job stability, upcoming important tests, and financial situations. At the end of a busy day at work or after a stressful event, it’s easy to believe that when you lay your head down to go to sleep, all of your worries will disappear. The problem is, they don’t. Instead, they can manifest into bad habits that can ruin your oral health. Read on to learn about the connection between stress, anxiety, and the condition of your teeth and gums.

September is a lot of things: Hispanic Heritage Month, Baby Safety Month, and National Italian Cheese Month, to name a few. But did you know it’s also National Gum Care Month? That’s right, there’s an entire month of the year dedicated to making sure your gums are in excellent health. How can you best celebrate this month? Continue reading to learn more about the importance of taking care of your gums and preventing gum disease.

In an ideal world, no one would ever have to get dental implants because they would still have all of their natural teeth. Since the world isn’t perfect, however, people need ways to replace their missing teeth. Dental implants are truly the best way to do that, since they can last the rest of your life without needing to be refitted or replaced. However, many patients are concerned that they might be the wrong age for receiving the procedure. Read on to learn whether you can be too young or too old to get dental implants.