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  Yes, absolutely. A recent survey by Oral-B® reveals that despite knowing that a healthy, good-looking smile affects not only their personal wellness but their professional image as well, very few people (only 14 percent) brush and floss at the office regularly....

When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at Amato Dental Group calls this oral condition “hyperdontia.” Primary teeth are the first set of teeth that erupt in...

  Halloween is fast approaching, and Dr. Christopher LeCuyer, Dr. Paul Amato and Dr. Amanda Guerrero wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears...

  Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should you do next? First try to assess the damage by determining whether it’s a chip or...

  When most people think of complications of diabetes in Seattle, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, Dr. Christopher LeCuyer, Dr. Paul Amato and Dr. Amanda Guerrero and our team want you to know...

Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and those patients of ours undergoing orthodontic treatment with...

Gum disease Seattle, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by Dr. Christopher LeCuyer, Dr. Paul Amato and Dr. Amanda Guerrero. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) to more serious...

Have you ever noticed your attention being instantly drawn to peoples’ teeth when they smile at you? Some people have dull and yellowing teeth, while others have teeth that appear bright white. Everyone’s teeth naturally dull over time because of aging and the contact...

An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to avoid dental X-rays, but you may want to hold off on that quick judgment. As with any treatment we...

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. But there are quite a few people who celebrate the holiday by getting out of town, with an...