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There’s no easy way to go through life missing teeth. In fact, depression and anxiety related to tooth loss is being researched and explored. Anecdotally, Dove Family Dentistry hears stories from patients every day who are embarrassed or frustrated by lost teeth. Missing teeth make it difficult to chew foods, speak normally, and be confident […]

When most people think of braces, an image of a teenager with a mouthful of metal comes to mind. Most people who need orthodontics get braces in their early to mid-teens, but Dove Family Dentistry would like to share several reasons why early orthodontic assessment and even treatment can be a good idea.  The American […]

At Dove Family Dentistry, we know that Puyallup parents work hard to prioritize their child’s health and happiness—you can count on us to do the same! The smiles of your children are a contagious expression of delight, and our role as their oral healthcare provider is to protect those precious pearly whites.  That’s why we […]

Dove Family Dentistry can diagnose and screen for a host of maladies thanks to sophisticated imaging technology. X-rays are now so frequently used and so effective that most of us take their capabilities for granted—but it was not so long ago a tumor or damaged bone couldn’t be found without the patient actually being cut […]