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. […]
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Advanced Cosmetic Implant and Laser Dentistry in Seattle. What is gum disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that […]
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Gum disease is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, gum disease is preventable. It is also treatable, at Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle. Gum disease, known formally as periodontial disease, is so pervasive in the US that it has been called a health crisis by the American Dental […]
Preventing Gum Disease
This message from Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle is about gum disease, and how you can prevent it. Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar, which is hardened plaque. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar […]
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 […]
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Gum disease is more common than you might think. At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle we see patients with gum disease almost every day. It’s as serious matter, because gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss. Some people aren’t even aware they have it until we see it during a […]