In today’s Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am dentist Brian McKay and I want all expectant WA mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there are potential dental […]
A Facelift For Your Teeth?
Today’s message focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are a wonderful way to correct a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment. Have you ever sought a minimally-invasive facelift for a tooth without […]
Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Dental health and a remarkable smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry post, we present a quick refresher course on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once […]
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 […]
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
Talk to your dentist There’s something about having knowledge on anything unknown that makes us feel less afraid or at least more confident handling the unknown. If you consider dentistry an unknown topic, maybe you can educate yourself by asking your dentist lots of questions. Find a dentist willing to listen to your fearful thoughts […]
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you suffered a sudden zap of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the […]