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 […]
Dental Bridge vs Dental Implant
In this post from Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle we discuss dental implants as an alternative to traditional dental bridges. Bridges have been a standard tooth replacement option for many years. There is more than one type, but the most commmon consists of an artificial tooth held in place by dental crowns […]
Dental Crowns Solve Dental Dilemmas
A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking tooth restoration that covers the top of a damaged tooth. At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle we use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth […]