Today’s post is for individuals in their golden years who want to improve their smile by straightening their teeth. There are many benefits to retirement. Waking up whenever you dang well please. Time to devote to your favorite hobbies or humanitarian causes. Traveling. Grandchildren. Braces Aren’t Just For Teens It’s not all a picnic, however. […]
The Tooth About Teeth Grinding
Headaches in Seattle are a dime a dozen. We all know the frustration of having your day interrupted by throbbing, shooting pains in the head. If you suffer from frequent headaches that never seem to go away, McKay Center for General and Cosmetic Dentistry would like you to know about bruxism, or teeth grinding. At […]
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. […]
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
It’s a common desire for people to want white teeth. But the majority of people have discolored or just plain yellow teeth. Especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. Your Genes Make a Difference As with other physical aspects, there is a genetic component to your oral health. You can thank your parents […]
If You Can’t Stand Dental Floss, You Might Need This
We know a lot of our friends and neighbors aren’t fans of being asked how often they brush and floss, but at McKay Center for General and Cosmetic Dentistry, we hope you know it’s because we care and want to help you keep your smile healthy and beautiful for life! Getting to know your habits […]
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Today in the Seattle dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is commonly caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, they […]