Perhaps getting everything lined up for a breathtaking smile can take a bit of finagling. Maybe you’re interested in cosmetic dentistry. At Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry, dentist Brian McKay is commonly seen working miracles on all types of smiles. Here are 4 ways to get all your ducks (or teeth) in a row […]
Trouble Getting Numb For Dental Treatment?
Our bodies work differently. Some dental patients don’t react to local anesthetics by getting numb. This is understandably concerning when you need dental treatment. (And the word “concerning” may be a huge understatement!) It’s important to recognize that bad experiences in the past don’t guarantee that you will never be able to become numb. At […]
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 […]
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 […]