While the standard recommendation is often twice a year at Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, there are compelling reasons why more frequent dental visits, specifically every quarter, can significantly benefit your oral health. Let’s delve into the top ten reasons: Early Detection of Issues: Regular checkups allow your dentist to spot potential problems like cavities, […]
Should I Worry About My Snoring?
Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. At Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, we know it can have serious health consequences. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by an airway obstruction in the throat or nasal cavity. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles relax they can collapse into […]
The Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have periodontitis (advanced gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Seattle, WA, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender […]
4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in Our Seattle Area
Maintaining good oral hygiene in the Seattle area is essential to overall health and wellness. At Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, we know that your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us brush our teeth twice a day. This is good practice and makes for a good start to […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can affect the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid […]
An Ugly Duckling In Your Mouth?
Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all of your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you […]