Bite down hard, but not on dentist McKay’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the problem and there are ways to make it right. Pain while biting can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of […]
3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties
Lock yourself in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our patients. Moderation […]
Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry Performs Emergency Root Canals
At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry, we perform emergency root canals. Though this procedure strikes fear into the hearts of many people, they should be more afraid of not having a root canal. What is a root canal? When a tooth becomes badly infected or decayed, a qualified dentist or endodontist can fix it. […]
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
There is a link between type 2 diabetes and gum disease, which is another reason to have regular cleanings and checkups at Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle. Diabetes affects the way the body uses glucose (blood sugar). Scientists have known for a long time that people with diabetes have higher rates of […]
Relax In Comfort And Style
Thank you for visiting the Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle dental blog. In this post we consider an important but often-overlooked feature in our practice: the modern dental chair. Did you know that dental chairs don’t come from your local Seattle furniture store? Dental chairs were developed especially for the comfort of […]
Eruption Charts: Not As Scary As They Sound
Today the team at Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry in Seattle examines eruption charts. An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, typically, they come out, or ‘erupt’ from the gums. An eruption chart tells you when you can expect baby teeth to erupt and […]