Tooth Be Told
This structure allows teeth to move slightly under pressure, preventing them from fracturing during chewing
What is: Periodontal Ligament
This item is what gets everyone through the day, but also never fails to be demolished by lunch
What is: Angie's Sourdough
This doctor can be found pacing around the neighborhood like a madman
Who is: Dr. Serina
This prescription rinse can temporarily turn teeth brown if you don’t follow the rules
What is: Chlorhexidine
When you hear a local say "Mountains out today" this means...
What is: A sunny day
This is the hardest substance in the body—but once it’s gone, it’s gone for good
What is: Enamel
You have candy? This person is the first to be there!
Who is: Carina
The phrase "Hey! How's it goin?" is this dentist's favorite line when greeting patients
Who is: Dr. Nadeem
Front desk explains this, patient nods, then asks about it again at checkout
What is: Copay
This Seattle beverage is consumed so frequently that it might as well be in the city’s water supply
What is: Coffee
Tooth grinding is most common during this stage of sleep
What is: Light sleep
This person is the life of the party and infamously skinny-dipped in Dr. Chen's hot tub
Who is: Amy
This person always has a morning commute update... and texts while driving
Who is: Mike
Things patients say: "My gums don't usually bleed when I brush and floss"
What is: A lie
This Seattle behavior involves excitedly agreeing to plans and then slowly pretending they never happened
What is: Seattle Freeze
This everyday activity brings your teeth together more times than eating
What is: Swallowing
This patient, whose arrival signals not just an appointment, but a holiday premiere
Who is: Kelly
This person moonlights as an Instagram chef
Who is: Dr. Mika
The clinical term for when your breath is so bad it could knock out a small village
What is: Halitosis
Tacoma’s unofficial welcome sign, detected best with the car windows cracked
What is: The Aroma of Tacoma
Your mouth produces enough saliva in a lifetime to fill two of these
What is: Swimming pool
This piece of equipment always seems to act up at the worst possible time
What is: Walkie- Talkie/Radio
This item is Dr. Chen's guilty pleasure
What are: Krispy Kreme Donuts
The most valuable asset in the dental practice — and the only thing insurance doesn’t downgrade
What is: The team
This type of food/cuisine was first introduced to the US in Seattle in 1976
What is: Teriyaki