It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m dentist Brian McKay with Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry writing to offer my patients 6 ways to add vital dental care to each day […]
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
I’m Brian McKay DDS of Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first […]
Cosmetic Dentistry vs. General Dentistry
Today’s article explains how general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are different. General dentists are dedicated to preventing and treating oral diseases such as cavities and gum disease. When a problem is diagnosed, let’s say, a cavity between two teeth, a general dentist will establish the best way to restore the tooth involved. Cosmetic dentists offer elective dental […]
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you skip biannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any cavities, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more compelling reason to see […]
Yes! You Can Get Replace Old Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are eradicated with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry strongly […]
Sealants Prevent Cavities For Kids
Your child’s first dental exam at Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Seattle office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. […]