In a perfect world, each of your cherished teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most WA men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by tooth decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease, or […]
A Ginormous Cavity?
When dentist Brian McKay of Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle repairs a tooth that has tooth decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an […]
Tooth Tips For Traveling
If you are scheduled for a long vacation or business trip, make sure you are taking any dental requirements into account. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip is taking you to develop areas without satisfactory dental care options. This […]
4 Smile Boosters
Hi, my name is dentist Brian McKay. My dental practice, Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry, has been serving the Seattle, WA area since 1997. Today in my Seattle dental blog, I would like to highlight four ways you can improve your smile. 1. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth whitening occurs when […]
Dental Crowns At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry In Seattle
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them […]
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
Let’s address the most frequent oral conditions that should be discussed with your dentist. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that they have bad breath, but bad breath can be treated. It is usually associated with bacteria build-up in the mouth. This means that it might be a symptom of accelerating cavities. Discuss it […]