Dental crowns have been around for millennia and are still used to restore smiles today. Ancient dentists used ivory, bone, and seashells to make crowns for teeth. Evidence of gold crowns dates from 200 A.D. Porcelain crowns appeared in the 1800s. With the advancement of metal casting techniques in the 1900s, crown technology took a […]
6 Easy Ways To Eat Like A Dentist In Seattle
There is nothing that influences your smile as much as your eating habits in Seattle, WA. Develop good eating habits and your dentist will smile down on you too. Patients in Redmond, Bellevue, and Kirkland would do well to follow the example of a dentist in what and how they eat. 1. Rinse after eating […]
You Won’t Be Out Cold (Unless You Want To Be!)
Does your heart start pounding at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you drive by a dental practice? Many Seattle residents who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration services chose to use sedation. Though the terms “sleep dentistry” and “oral conscious sedation” […]
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
We advise our Kirkland dental patients at Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to unsweeten your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as obvious as the frosting on […]
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
Hello, I’m Dr. Brian McKay. At my Seattle practice, I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Seattle men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be […]
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Seattle area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is […]