A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration, […]
Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile
At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry, we provide cutting-edge cosmetic dentistry. That means we repair all types of smile flaws. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many men and women don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it repaired. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a […]
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Hello, I’m dentist Brian McKay of Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their Seattle dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll […]
Keep Holidays Healthy For Your Teeth!
Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations can take a toll on your oral health. They frequently involve delicious food, drinks, and sweets that can put you at risk for decay and […]
The Final Step For A Tooth Implant: A Beautiful Crown
When you receive a dental implant from Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle, a crown is the final component. Let’s discuss the complex process required to construct a dental crown. Dental crowns can be produced with metal, ceramic (porcelain), resins, or varying combinations of these. Modern porcelain crowns are an engineering marvel. They […]
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges
When an adult tooth is lost, it won’t grow back. Dental bridges are a common solution, as are artificial teeth supported by dental implants. We place both of these at Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle. Traditional dental bridges consist of artificial teeth held in place by crowns (abutments) that are cemented to […]