Annigan Dental Blog

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and that means you will be getting busier and busier in the next few weeks. You’ll be going at such a pace that one minor hiccup could throw off the whole season. One of the worst, but most preventable, is a dental issue. Nothing ruins the holidays like a sudden problem with your teeth. That’s why it’s the perfect time of year to make an appointment with your dentist in Bothell at Annigan Dental. However, the holidays can be financially stressful for many people, so they ask themselves, “Will the dentist near me take my insurance?”

We are going to answer a few common questions about insurance, and let you know why this is actually the best time of the year to use your dental insurance benefits. (more…)

With the holidays right around the corner, you may be thinking of how holiday foods can affect your weight, however what about your teeth? Many of our favorite holiday treats and goodies are not good for our oral health, especially Halloween candy. Dr. Henry Hsue and his team are here to help you navigate holiday foods and your oral health. Your dentist in Bothell discusses holiday foods to avoid.

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With studies linking periodontal disease to other health concerns such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and stroke, we know that there’s never been a better time to take charge of your oral health. The best way to do that is to visit your dental team regularly for cleaning and checkup appointments. Dr. Henry Hsue and his team at Annigan Dental believe that prevention is the key to optimum oral health and excellent hygiene is the key to prevention. Your Bothell dentist celebrates National Hygiene Month!

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You did it, and you came out on the other side unscathed. After years of hearing how painful a root canal is, you just completed one. You found out first hand that the pain associated with it was quite overblown. The last thing Dr. Hsue wants to do is inflict pain on you. All throughout there was no thrashing, screaming, or reading of your last rites. It was just a simple dental procedure like countless other ones you’ve had. Now that you’ve “survived” the dreaded root canal, what do you do next? Here’s what to expect after you’ve had a root canal in Bothell. (more…)

Everything looks so fresh today in the farmer’s market. The apples and oranges practically glow with color and your mind is already eating before you pick them up. The farmers are smiling and showing their wares to an eager public. The senses are all stimulated and eager. You fill your bag up with produce, piecing together recipes for the week ahead. You finally make it home and decide to bite into that apple that’s been on your mind since you first spotted it. Rather than joy, you feel immediate shooting pain. It catches you off guard and you immediately rush to the mirror and see one of your teeth is discolored. You’ve experience tooth aches as a child, but this was something completely different. This might be the first sign that you need a root canal in Bothell.

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It’s easy to get inundated with choices sometimes. The supermarket is a common path to decision-fatigue. There is an endless variety of eggs, bacon, and juices. Your head is spinning and you haven’t even decided on breakfast. You have a multitude of choices when it comes to your teeth as well. If your teeth are crooked, what should you use to straighten them: traditional metal braces, or Invisalign? The team at Annigan Dental want to you know how braces stack up against Invisalign in Bothell. (more…)

Do suffer from frequent headaches? Does your jaw pop or make clicking noises when you eat or chew? Do you experience chronic neck or shoulder pain? Did you know that these all could be signs of TMJ issues? Your 98011 dentist can help fix your TMJ pain.

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It’s your birthday, and you’re looking forward to celebrating with family and friends at your favorite restaurant, Hana Sushi on Main Street. You’ve always loved enjoying good food and quality time with friends, but lately it’s become harder to enjoy the foods you love because you’ve lost a couple of molars and have been hesitant to replace them. Even relatively soft foods like sushi are hard to chew with missing teeth, and when it’s hard to chew, it’s difficult to enjoy your meal. Perhaps the best birthday present for you would be dental implants in Bothell.

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