Damaged front teeth- there is a help
Would like to share today’s restorative case. The patient has advanced wear of the dentition due to parafunctional activity. The upper anterior teeth got 3M Lava crowns cemented today.
Optimal Hygiene for Dental Implants
Meticulous hygiene and supportive periodontal treatment are quite important for the longevity of dental implants and the prevention of peri-implant diseases. The supportive periodontal treatment includes mechanical debridement, hard tartar removal, and oral hygiene reinforcement by the dentist and hygienist. It is especially crucial for patients with chronic periodontitis. At the same time, the use …
Can Your Dental Hygiene Be Too Good?
Our digestive system (and our mouth belongs to it) contains trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, that coexist in a delicate balance to regulate everything from your mental health to your skin’s sensitivity. If something happens to disturb this balance, for example, you take a course of antibiotics, you may experience symptoms ranging …
Oral Health as a piece of the puzzle in overall health during COVID-19.
Nasal rinses and mouthwashes, which directly impact the major sites of reception and transmission of human coronaviruses (HCoV), may provide an additional level of protection against the virus. In the experiment, performed by Craig Meyers and his colleagues and published in the Journal of Medical Virology (2020, Sep 17), the researchers created cells grown from …
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DENTAL STRESS THERAPY
It is well known that dental visit expectation can be very stressful for many patients. While in the dental waiting room the mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can be practiced to reduce the visit apprehension. One of the MBCT practices is a “breathing break”. Our breath is a window into knowing and regulating our mind-body. When …
No Dental Insurance?
We now offer an in office dental plan through QDP. No maximums, no exclusions, no waiting periods, and affordable monthly payments. The plan includes preventative care and Xrays, with discounts on all treatment. Call us at (425) 355-2330 for more information and to get signed up.
Dental x-rays: punch card or essential diagnostic tool?
X-rays help the dentist to detect problems that would be missed by just looking in your mouth, such as: 1) cavities between teeth or under fillings 2) trouble with teeth and jaw development in children and teens 3) bone loss from gum disease 4) jaw bone tumors Sometimes x-rays are needed as part of your …
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Kid’s teeth oral hygiene
In this message I will provide useful advice on children’s teeth care based on recommendations from the American Dental Association. Toothbrushing: You can start brushing your child’s teeth twice a day when the first tooth comes in. For children younger than 3 years, use no more than a smear of toothpaste about the size of …
Importance of Oral Cancer Screening
April is Oral Cancer month. Please give us a call if you have any questions. Oral and pharyngeal cancer, grouped together, is the sixth most common cancer in the world. Close to 48,250 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. It will cause over 9,575 deaths. Of those 48,250 newly diagnosed …
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
What habits and foods stain your teeth? As you might imagine, intensely colored foods and beverages tend to be the biggest offenders. Imagine what can badly stain the perfect white shirt. The same stands true for the teeth. The more intense the color, the more potential there is for staining. The biggest offenders are red …