Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
Cosmetic dentist in Seattle, Washington
When I discuss sedation dentistry with new cosmetic dentistry patients, I encounter many misconceptions. The purpose of today’s Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry blog article is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about dental sedation. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous dental patients are not only afraid of […]
Ill-fitting dentures can cause more problems for Seattle denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth,they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking. Unfortunately, many frustrated Bellevue denture […]
People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be difficult, […]
Cosmetic Dentistry, Gum Disease
1. Which of the items below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Family history 2. Which of the things listed below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that appear to be longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Loose teeth d. Swollen […]
A great smile is essential for putting your best face forward. At Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry, we not only restore teeth to their original condition; we make many Seattle smiles better than they ever were before! Some patients have only a few problems they wish to correct. Perhaps one or two teeth are misshapen […]
Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the upper tooth roots from the bottom of the sinus cavity. It’s no wonder that when there is pain in that general area, the distinct location can be hard to pinpoint. Allergies, infections, and […]
