A recent, three-part study by Crest® puts numbers to what most of us already knew – white teeth are beautiful and powerful! The study used both qualitative and quantitative measures in multiple settings to determine what effect white teeth can have on a person’s life. In a portion of the study on employment, researchers found […]
The Reality of Low Self-esteem Due to Crooked Teeth
Straight teeth are easier to care for, but a poorly-aligned bite isn’t necessarily a serious dental health issue. Depending on the severity of the misalignment, though, crooked teeth can have a negative impact on self-esteem. We can correct a bad bite at Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle. Kids don’t usually get braces […]
Think You Know How To Brush? Think Again.
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it over with. But Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry in Seattle has a question: are you doing it right? We ask this in all seriousness. There is always room for improvement, even in something as basic as […]
Hot on the Trail with Oral Pathology
When it comes to your oral health, we hope you never have any pains or problems. Good preventive care will help you always feel your best! But even with the best habits, dental problems do happen. In that case, oral pathology is the science and medicine that helps diagnose and treat whatever is making you […]
How Long Does It Take For Braces To Straighten Teeth?
Waiting is tough. When you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, you want your new smile today! At Advanced Cosmetic Implant and Laser Dentistry in Seattle, we understand. But it takes time to move misaligned teeth into their proper position. Most people wear braces from 18 to 36 months. It takes longer when you’re an adult, because your […]
Does Your Chewing Gum Fight Tooth Decay?
Avid gum chewers rejoice! Your love for the sticky, stretchy stuff can be beneficial for your oral health—depending on its ingredients. If you’re chewing gum with artificial sweeteners such as sorbitol, sucralose, aspartame, or mannitol, it’s true you’re avoiding traditional sugar, but your teeth aren’t as likely to thank you as they might be if […]