Smile Every Day - It Does a Body Good
Walker & Krause Dental Blog
The Walker & Krause Dental Team in Olympia Washington loves to make people smile every day. It happens when we ease someone’s concerns, share a laugh or celebrate with them as they reveal their new appearance and realize they never have to hide their smile again. Browse our posts for some great dental information on best practices and not so good best practices.

Chewing on Items Can Permanently Damage Your Teeth
When you are nervous, bored or just lying around, you often engage in some type of habit. You may smoke

How to Tell if You Have Weak Enamel
Not everyone has strong enamel on their teeth. Enamel can weaken for various reasons. If your enamel has weakened, how

How and Why to Sanitize Your Toothbrush
Think about it. You brush your teeth at least twice a day (we hope). You know you have to brush

Do You Use Too Little or Too Much Toothpaste?
If you’ve ever seen any sort of advertisement for toothpaste, you’ve likely seen a toothbrush with that perfect line of

Should You Put Aloe on Oral Cuts or Scrapes?
Most of us know that aloe vera offers soothing benefits to the skin, especially after a sunburn. What you may

Stress Can Make the Effects of Bruxism Worse
Stress levels are the strongest predictor of bruxism, implicated in 70% of cases (The Bruxism Association). Most people can grind

Your Oral Health Could Benefit from a Daily Cup of Tea
If you start off your morning with a mug of coffee, you may want to swap it out for a

Straws Can Help You Avoid Some Dental Stains
There is a lot of different content on the internet about straws and their effect on your teeth when drinking

Oral Health Benefits of Eating Apples Regularly
Our chances of maintaining excellent oral health depend not only on how often we brush and flush but also what