Lake Stevens Dental Clinic

Practicing since 1979


  • Takes Time to Listen: 99%
  • Communicates Well: 99%
  • Recommendable: 98%
  • Average Wait Time: 3 minutes

  • Takes Time to Listen: 99%
  • Communicates Well: 99%
  • Recommendable: 98%
  • Average Wait Time: 3 minutes

Lake Stevens Dental Clinic Office Information

  • Map
    Across the street from the Lake Stevens School District building in Downtown Lake Stevens -- upper parking lot.
  • Mon: 9am - 4pm
    Tues: 11am - 6pm
    Wed: Closed
    Thurs: 11am - 6pm
    Fri: 9am - 4pm
    Sat: Closed
    Sun: Closed

Office Message

Welcome to the Lake Stevens Dental Clinic. We offer affordable, friendly, family care serving the community for over 25 years with an experienced staff with over 100 years of combined dental experience, most in our clinic. One visit tooth colored crowns, tooth colored fillings, gentle cleanings, senior and cash discounts, take most dental plans, accepting new patients.

This appears to be a gum irritation common to areas that are getting limited tooth brushing.

When you brush your teeth, perhaps the most important place to brush is at the border of the teeth and gums and bacteria and plaque will build up there. The bacteria release toxins that seep into the gums and turn them red. Initially, brushing these sorts of areas may cause some bleeding as the toxins are flushed out of the tissue. Usually after a few days this will go away.

While a hygiene cleaning can remove buildup that a brush may not, it's really good regular home care that is needed to get this sort of thing under control. An electric toothbrush, properly used, can help many brush around the gums better. It can also help to 'dry' brush, without tooth paste as one might get a better feel for where you're brushing without the foaming minty toothpaste confusing you. After a minute or two of dry brushing, add the toothpaste. There's also sulcular brushes that are designed for just brushing the gumlines that may be helpful. We've got some in the office, but I'm not sure how easy they are to find in stores.

There are some other possible issues going on, but what is mentioned above is the most likely situation and possible fix given the picture. It's also possible that you have more periodontal issues going on that need additional attention. If you have additional concerns, make an appointment to have it looked at.

Fred Chittenden

Education & Credentials

UCSF - University of California, San Francisco
UW - University of Washington
UCSB - University of California, Santa Barbara
AGD - Academy of General Dentistry
CEREC Doctors