In order to ensure your smile received the necessary oral health care treatments, it is a good idea to implement alternative cleaning tools including mouthwash. Although mouthwash should never be used as a replacement for brushing or flossing, it can be highly effective for improving your overall health care by washing away harmful ingredients in your mouth. Furthermore, mouthwash products... read more »

Brushing your teeth is vital to sustained oral health, but it is not the only tool available for use. Here are some additional steps to consider as you take care of your mouth this holiday season. Floss: Flossing is brushing’s lifelong companion. It doesn't matter if you brush before or after you floss, as long as both get done, every... read more »

Modern advances in dentistry are making it more possible for adults to keep their natural teeth for their entire life. However, aging can also increase your susceptibility to oral conditions, which can include such things as dry mouth, oral cancer, gum disease, and oral thrush. As you get older, there are several things you can do to keep your teeth... read more »

That toothbrush hanging in your bathroom is an important tool in the fight against tooth decay, plaque and gum disease. Properly brushing at least twice a day, and thirty minutes after meals when possible, is a big part of keeping your teeth and mouth healthy. But choosing the right toothbrush and taking care of it are equally important. First, a... read more »

Everyone loves a healthy, white smile. Aging, tobacco use, the foods you eat, and your oral health care habits can darken your teeth over time. There are plenty of options on the market for whitening teeth. There are toothpastes and mouthwashes that tout the ability to brighten your smile, and the are many kits on the store shelves advertising their... read more »

If you are wearing clear aligners to straighten your smile, you are not alone. Many of our patients in Oak Harbor, Washington have successfully used the Invisalign® clear aligner system to align their healthy smiles. Dr. Michael Lemme is pleased to offer this alignment system for our patients who straighter teeth without wearing braces with noticeable brackets and wires. But... read more »