Family Dentistry

 Get Your Dental Hygiene “In Check” this Month October is National Dental Hygiene Month. So what does that mean anyway? At Patricia Benca DDS, MS, the answer comes in two parts: awareness of proper dental hygiene as well as awareness of and appreciation for your...

  Don’t wait until you’re gripped by sudden chest pains to question the health of your heart. There may be a warning sign… as plain as the teeth in your mouth. This info will help you be aware of the warning signs if and when they present themselves so you...

What do your parents and your Family Dentist in Tukwila have in common? a) They both are expert health-care providers. b) They both are surprisingly cool and modern. c) They both love you dearly and want what’s best for you. Depending on the type of parents you have,...

Dr. Benca, your family dentist in Tukwila, brings you 5 secrets of the summer Super-Mom. Check out these great tips and tricks to get you and your family through the summer and back to school! (Click to enlarge) Family Dentist Tukwila So call your Tukwila family...

You know how the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Is that actually true? Probably not, but many times we can mistake this sort of “common knowledge” for being grounded in truth. With that theme in mind, here are 3 foods you probably thought...

Often taken for granted, tooth enamel wages a relentless battle against bacteria, sugar, and acid in an effort to prevent cavities and tooth decay. Of course, your teeth still require your assistance in order to maintain a healthy, happy smile. What should you do?...