Hi, my name is dentist Brian McKay. My dental practice, Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry, has been serving the Seattle, WA area since 1997. Today in my Seattle dental blog, I would like to highlight four ways you can improve your smile. 1. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth whitening occurs when […]
Dental Crowns At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry In Seattle
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them […]
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dentist
Let’s address the most frequent oral conditions that should be discussed with your dentist. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that they have bad breath, but bad breath can be treated. It is usually associated with bacteria build-up in the mouth. This means that it might be a symptom of accelerating cavities. Discuss it […]
Yes! You Can Get Replace Old Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are eradicated with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry strongly […]
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many men and women with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s problematic to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive […]
Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry Patients Have A Choice In Dental Fillings
With all the talk in Seattle of multi-procedure smile makeovers involving veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, and invisible braces, sometimes the traditional dental filling is overlooked. If a cavity progresses no further than a filling, WA cosmetic dental patients can avoid more extensive and invasive treatments. Today, let’s talk about dental fillings. […]