Your child’s first dental exam at Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Seattle office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. […]
Aesthetic Dental Transformations
Many Seattle professionals, students, and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of aesthetic dentistry. A stunning smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming babies, you remember; “Oh yeah, I fixed my teeth and they look amazing!” When you […]
Flossing For Health And Happiness
Most Seattle men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet important exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will undoubtedly miss. Being afraid of the ‘cavity bugs,’ ‘mouth […]
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 […]
Don’t Bite The Dentist!
Bite down hard, but not on dentist McKay’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the problem and there are ways to make it right. Pain while biting can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of […]
3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties
Lock yourself in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our patients. Moderation […]