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How Porcelain Veneers Fit Into Plans For Big Smile Changes

If you have grown concerned about the state of your smile, or if you have long wished to do something about the appearance of your teeth, you should look into the benefits of using porcelain veneers to make changes to the way you look. When porcelain veneers are made to restore a person’s smile, they […]

Tired Of Living With A Chipped Tooth? Talk To Your Dentist!

A chipped tooth can take away your confidence in your smile, interfere with your bite function, and make you worried about long-term oral health issues. In other words, even a small amount of damage to your tooth structure can feel like a big deal. At our Seattle, WA dentist’s office, we have several procedures that […]

Is Dental Sensitivity Forcing You To Change Your Diet?

If you are no longer able to enjoy certain foods or drinks without discomfort, or that you feel you must completely avoid, you should tell your dentist about your troubles with dental sensitivity. Problems with sensitivity can be linked to poor periodontal health, issues with enamel erosion, or even to problems with tooth decay. The […]

3 Mistakes People Make That Affect Their Oral Health

While you may not want to have any problems with tooth decay, your current habits may be putting you in more risk of trouble than you realize. Even seemingly minor mistakes can lead to active concerns, and make it more likely that you will need a dental filling or dental crown at your next appointment. At our […]

Delaying Treatment For A Toothache Can Lead To Trouble

Sure, you can be unhappy to have a toothache, but is it really something that you need to deal with as soon as possible? Letting a problem with a toothache go unchecked by a dentist can have more consequences than you might realize. In addition to leaving a problem with pain unresolved, ignoring a toothache […]

Gingivitis Could Be The Reason Your Gums Are Bleeding

As you brush your teeth, do you ever notice that your gums have started to bleed? If this is a recurring problem for you, it can be a warning that the tissues are infected, meaning gingivitis is now affecting your oral health. Fortunately, a scaling and root planing is effective at removing the bacteria responsible […]

Have You Had Trouble Removing Teeth Stains In The Past?

As stains build up and dull your teeth, it can be hard to imagine seeing them as white as you might like once again. This can be particularly true if you have already had disappointing experiences with whitening toothpastes, or with store bought whitening agents. When you feel let down by these over the counter […]

3 Actions We Can Take To Restore Confidence In Your Smile

If you are losing confidence in your smile, maintaining your overall confidence can become difficult. There are several issues that can impact the way you feel about your appearance. Teeth are susceptible to gradual wear and tear over a time, a problem that can be particularly severe for people who grind their teeth. You can […]

Restoring Your Smile When Several Teeth Need Treatment

If you spent too much time away from the dentist’s office, it may take more than one restorative dental procedure to fully return your smile to good health. In this situation, it may be necessary to point out and address multiple problems with tooth decay, or with a combination of issues like tooth decay, gum […]

3 Issues That Point To A Problem With Teeth Grinding

Troubles with teeth grinding should not be ignored. In many cases, it can become difficult for a person to ignore the issue even if they wanted to. Someone who struggles with this issue, known as bruxism, can find that they continue to wake up with pain affecting their face, teeth, and jaw. They can also […]