Every stage of life has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time and grandchildren. However, most Seattle retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility or dental problems. Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and attractive throughout your life. With cosmetic and restorative dentistry, you can […]
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Life is busy for many Seattle residents. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done, and many are postponed or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change. Or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter. Or you realize that you’ve had a […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Seattle dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this grave […]
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Hi, I’m Dan McKay of Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry. If you are one of my patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My friendly and thorough team and I love taking care of our valued patients in the Seattle area. Today’s article is for smiles that are […]
Can I have my cake and eat it too (and still have healthy teeth?)
Eating sweets and maintaining healthy teeth can be a tricky balance. While it’s always tempting to indulge in sugary treats in our Seattle area, too much sugar can lead to tooth decay and other oral health problems. With a few simple strategies, you can enjoy your favorite WA treats and still maintain healthy […]
Suspect a Bite Problem?
Hello! I’m Dan McKay, DDS, of Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Seattle. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion–literally–”bad bite.” Malocclusion Affects Many People Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in […]