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Do I Really Need X-Rays Every Year?

Dentist with patient in Vashon Dental Care

Annual dental X-rays can be a hard subject to talk about in the dental office, with many people not understanding the importance of updating radiographs. For some, the need for x-rays is every 18-24 months, but this is not the standard. The need for radiographs is in part, based on your risk for developing decay, … Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Choose Dental Implants

tooth dental implant by Vashon dentist

Teeth require extraction usually for one of two reasons; either due to extensive decay or due to bone loss resulting from periodontal disease. Since nearly half of our adult population struggles with periodontal disease, it’s not surprising that nearly 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Combined with the fact that about 40 … Read more