Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
Cosmetic dentist in Seattle, Washington
Many people mistakenly believe that all bad breath is linked to insufficient brushing. The truth is that there are myriad causes of halitosis. Your dentist can help you identify the cause of your problem and discuss how to cure bad breath. Your diet dramatically influences your breath. Because foods begin to be digested the second […]
When I discuss sedation dentistry with new cosmetic dentistry patients, I encounter many misconceptions. The purpose of today’s Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry blog article is to de-bunk some of the most common myths about dental sedation. Myth #1: With Sedation Dentistry, You Are Completely Unconscious Some nervous dental patients are not only afraid of […]
Ill-fitting dentures can cause more problems for Seattle denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth,they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking. Unfortunately, many frustrated Bellevue denture […]
The American Dental Association maintains a comprehensive website to help consumers identify the highest quality products necessary for maintaining good oral health. While it might seem surprising, this also includes a cursory list of sugar free chewing gums that have earned the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance. It’s worth noting that the physical activity of chewing […]
People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be difficult, […]
Cosmetic Dentistry, Gum Disease
1. Which of the items below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Family history 2. Which of the things listed below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that appear to be longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Loose teeth d. Swollen […]
