The History of Family Dentistry

Dentistry is thought to be as old as 7000 BC. Dental practices have come a long way since then, breaking off into specialties such as family dentistry and the more modern cosmetic dentistry. Smiles of Bellevue / Eastside Smiles specializes in both family dentistry and cosmetic dentistry, but the history of dentistry is the same…

Why do Kids Hate the Dentist?

Hate is a strong word, but kids everywhere tend to hate visits to the dentist. It could be the loud noise, the sharp and pointy instruments, or just the fact that visits to the dentist can hurt. Often times, this childhood fear develops into severe dislike of the dentist in later years. Family dentists often…