Although you may think of general health and dental health as two completely unrelated categories, they are much more connected than the average person suspects. Just as the information you share with your general practitioner assists them in keeping you healthy, your Seattle dentist, Dr. Daniel McKay, depends on your input for optimal dental health. […]
Dental Miracles Seen And Unseen At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry
Quality dental care and cosmetic dental procedures can be extremely visible. Think porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. Today, however, let’s review some purposefully unseen procedures that can contribute to a healthy, beautiful smile. In today’s message, we will examine three innovative cosmetic dental treatments: white fillings, invisible braces, and dental implants. White Fillings […]
What’s Lurking in Your Saliva?
Saliva. Just the word can conjure an array of images in your imagination. From salivating at a delicious meal to studying Pavlov’s dogs to watching a baseball player spit, life is full of saliva! And that’s a good thing because saliva is very important for oral and overall health. Problems with saliva can lead to […]
Bad Breath Q & A
I’m Brian McKay of Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry. Today’s post offers some answers to common questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is repulsive, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can increase and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. […]
Fun Dental Facts – Did You Know?
Dentistry is serious medicine, and daily oral hygiene is a top priority. But teeth can be pretty fun, too—not to mention fascinating. For starters, have you ever seen the full sets of baby teeth and adult teeth present in a child’s head x-ray? Go ahead, look it up. There are tons of interesting dental facts […]
Wear a Crown in Seattle
Some Seattle residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A Dental Crown is a Durable Restoration A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the […]