What are you really protecting when you take steps to protect your smile at a regular dental exam? At our Seattle, WA dentist’s office, we can provide more than just feedback about your teeth. Preventive care should protect your gums, as your periodontal health has a big influence on your smile. When you visit us […]
Receiving Veneers Before An Important Event
If you have a significant event coming up soon, you may want to know what you can do to look your absolute best. One area of concern for many people is how to improve the way they look when they smile. Problems with discoloration, wear and tear, or naturally occurring issues with tooth shape, size, […]
Improving A Misaligned Smile
If your teeth are not properly aligned, you may have a hard time feeling truly comfortable with your appearance. What you may not realize is that this issue with malocclusion can also negatively affect your oral health, which can lead to difficulties in time that will have to be addressed. The good news is that […]
Discussing Dental Sensitivity
Dental sensitivity changes your relationship to certain foods and drinks, as you can feel cautious about hot, cold, or especially sweet items that might cause you discomfort. This problem can also change your confidence in your oral health, as you can be understandably concerned that something is wrong enough to require restorative treatment. You can […]
Addressing Dental Damage From Bruxism
The more time you spend not doing something about your tendency to grind your teeth at night, the more likely you are to suffer dental damage. When you struggle with nightly grinding and clenching due to unresolved issues with bruxism, you can wear down your teeth and make worrying changes to your smile. In time, this can […]
Exploring Teeth Whitening Options
Whenever you look in the mirror, do you see a bright and confident smile? Have you been able to keep enamel stains from hurting your appearance? For many people, teeth stains are a concern, even if they have done a good job protecting their teeth against oral health threats. At our Seattle, WA dentist’s office, […]
Properly Treating An Advanced Cavity
How much harm can a cavity really do to your tooth, or to your smile? The longer you wait to treat decay, the more harm you can experience. Eventually, that harm can actually expose you to an infection that causes pain and puts your oral health at risk. While our Seattle, WA dentist’s office encourages […]
Providing Sedation During Dental Services
What do you think about when you have a dental appointment coming up? Many people are comfortable in the dentist’s chair, but for some, even a routine visit can cause an anxiety spike. Your Seattle, WA dentist’s office can make appointments easier for patients who experience unease about treatment. With the right sedative, we can […]
Solutions For Issues With Bleeding Gums
If you check your smile in the mirror after you clean your teeth, you can look out for early warning signs of gum disease. One sign can be hard to overlook, thought it can also be a hard one to face. Many people with gingivitis will notice that their gums bleed easily after they brush […]
Practicing Better Oral Hygiene Habits
Is your current approach to oral hygiene going to keep you safe from problems like dental decay and gum disease? While it may have been effective in the past, your ability to resist problems with decay and gingivitis can change over time. This can happen because your diet changes, because of gradual enamel erosion, or […]