What causes tooth loss?
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
When children lose baby teeth, it’s a time to rejoice. But when adults suffer from tooth loss, it may be a sign of a serious problem. That’s when it’s time Read More
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
- posted: Apr. 02, 2024
April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read More
Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?
- posted: Mar. 26, 2024
The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Gig Harbor, Washington Read More
Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
- posted: Mar. 19, 2024
If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read More
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
- posted: Mar. 12, 2024
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
At Michael Flatley, D.D.S., we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read More
Sleep Apnea: How we can help
- posted: Feb. 27, 2024
At Michael Flatley, D.D.S., we understand that getting high-quality sleep is vital to maintaining your overall health. Insufficient sleep can lead to an inability to concentrate, motor vehicle accidents, and Read More
The Origins of Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 13, 2024
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read More
Smile! It’s Time for Arts & Crafts!
- posted: Feb. 06, 2024
If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child Read More
Top Five Things to Keep Your Dentist Smiling
- posted: Jan. 30, 2024
Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues. Read More
Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
- posted: Jan. 23, 2024
A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The Read More
Fewer Adults are Visiting the Dentist
- posted: Jan. 16, 2024
Our team at Michael Flatley, D.D.S. recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research released Read More
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
- posted: Jan. 09, 2024
You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read More
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
- posted: Jan. 02, 2024
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read More
Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
- posted: Dec. 26, 2023
It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read More
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