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. […]
Be Glad dentist McKay Has X-Ray Vision
It’s not extremely pleasant. You have to put on a heavy apron, hold a stiff piece of film in your mouth, and sit still while your dentist’s assistant takes X-rays. Is it really required? Absolutely! Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry knows there’s no question about it. Your dentist can’t see everything that is going on […]
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
As if you needed another reason to keep your gums in top condition. At Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, we know that your oral health directly affects your overall health. Scientists have found a link between a bacteria that causes periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. Porphyomonas gingivalis is a bacteria that can result […]
I’d Rather Have a Root Canal
Have you ever heard someone say, “I would rather have a root canal”? Most of us are used to hearing root canals compared to some genuinely unpleasant circumstances, but McKay Center for General and Cosmetic Dentistry would like to set the record straight and talk about how root canals can do some serious dental good. […]
Is it Time to Straighten?
When to Straighten Your Teeth There are a lot of reasons to straighten your teeth, and there are a lot of ways to do it. But you may not know that there are many unique times in your life when it might be best to straighten your teeth. In general, dentists begin considering the potential […]