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 »

As soon as your child’s first tooth breaks the gum line, it is visible to the dangers of the world, including dangerous bacteria and harmful acids. As soon as that first erupts, you should begin practicing effective oral hygiene habits including brushing your child’s tooth and keeping potentially harmful substances at bay. Furthermore, don’t risk your child’s teeth by subjecting... read more »

The American Dental Association recommends having a routine dental checkup and cleaning performed twice each year. At Dr. Michael Lemme’s dental office each of these important appointment starts with a dental hygienist performing a thorough dental cleaning. This will remove all plaque and hardened tartar from your teeth. Once this is done they will polish your teeth to remove minor... 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 »

Do you find yourself feeling nervous when the time comes for your next scheduled dental visit? Well if it makes you feel any better, you are not alone. Dental phobia and dental anxiety are a common occurrence even for our patients. Fortunately, Dr. Michael Lemme and our dental team have a lot of experience with helping our patients deal with... read more »