Dental anxiety affects millions of people, preventing them from getting the oral care they need. Many patients avoid routine cleanings or delay necessary treatments because of fear or past traumatic experiences. This avoidance can lead to more serious health problems down the road. At Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, we understand that visiting the dentist […]
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
If you have claustrophobia, you pass on cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid skydiving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without participating in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This is […]
Dental Questions? We Have Answers.
Hello! My name is Dr. Dan McKay and my dental practice, Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, has been serving the Seattle area since 1997. If you have questions about oral health, cosmetic dentistry, preventative dentistry, orthodontia, tooth implants, oral sedation, same-day teeth whitening, or invisible braces, come to Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry for answers. […]
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
Today’s post looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the discovery of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a man-made […]
What’s New At Your Seattle Dental Office?
Hello friends of Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, today we’re talking about the modern dental office in WA. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. There are always new and improved ways to help Seattle residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. Many dental offices in the Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond areas have […]
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.
It’s no secret that many Seattle residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, consider the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can forego dental procedures like fillings […]