To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Dr. McKay knows this, and that is why the dental team at Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry has made patient comfort their first priority. In conjunction with creating a relaxing environment, we have various medications that can decrease and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give […]
Dental Health in Seattle: Keep Your Teeth Safe from Harm
There are more ways to exercise than ever before. In Seattle, we have personal trainers, all-purpose gyms, specialty facilities, and recreational sports. At Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry, we want to remind our patients that many activities pose a risk to dental health in Seattle. When To Use A Mouth Guard You might think that mouth […]
Gum Health in Seattle: If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
This is a vital question occasionally asked by patients at Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is almost impossible to clean effectively between teeth without using floss. If you have never […]
White Teeth in Seattle: Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing
Today’s message is for smart kids who want to make flossing a habit so they can enjoy white teeth in Seattle. Here are 5 flossing steps made so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time thanks to Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry. Thumbkin: Thumb to Chest Reminder Pointing a thumb to […]
Gum Disease in Seattle: Smokeless Is Not Harmless Tobacco Chewers
Cigarette sales at most Seattle stores have decreased in the past decade, but some Seattle tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception in the Seattle area, especially among teens and young adults, that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type: spit tobacco, snuff, […]
Suffering From A Toothache in Seattle? Might Be A Cracked Tooth
Ouch! No Seattle dental patient wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth, so today in the Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry dental blog we are going to focus on how to avoid this very preventable problem. The first thing to remember is that avoiding a cracked tooth is not rocket science; You should […]