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'Tooth in One Day' Procedures Require Special Attention for Success
posted: Jan. 12, 2021.
You've seen the ads for obtaining a new tooth in one day with a dental implant. Those aren't exaggerated claims — you can leave the dental office the same day Read more -
Hockey Season Is Upon Us - Is Your Star Athlete Ready With Mouth Protection?
posted: Jan. 02, 2021.
The New Year: Time to put away those holiday decorations, collect tax records and—if you're a pro hockey player—get chummy with your dentist. That's right! After a disrupted 2020 season Read more -
Crown Lengthening Helps us Treat Hard to Reach Cavities
posted: Dec. 23, 2020.
While we often associate tooth decay with cavities forming in a tooth’s visible or biting surfaces, the occurrence of this all too common disease isn’t limited to those areas. Cavities Read more -
Dental Implants Offer a Long Term Tooth Replacement Option
posted: Dec. 14, 2020.
How dental implants from your dentist in Mercer Island, Washington can rebuild and enhance your smile. If you are missing teeth, you already know how difficult it is to live with Read more -
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Dec. 13, 2020.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B busting Read more -
Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
posted: Dec. 03, 2020.
Although they can be expensive upfront, dental implants often prove to be a wise investment in the long-term. With a success rate that outperforms other teeth replacement restorations, dental implants Read more -
Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 23, 2020.
One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an increased Read more -
Why it's Worth the Effort to Save a Problem Baby Tooth
posted: Nov. 13, 2020.
There are usually two moments when primary (“baby”) teeth generate excitement in your family: when you first notice them in your child’s mouth, and when they come out (and are Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Nov. 03, 2020.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” between Read more -
How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy During Pregnancy
posted: Oct. 24, 2020.
While pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant mothers, it can pose extra health challenges. This is especially true regarding dental health.Because of hormonal changes that naturally occur during pregnancy, Read more -
With Proper Management, Dental Implants can be a Reality for Diabetics
posted: Oct. 14, 2020.
Many people with diabetes are hesitant about getting dental implants because they’re under the impression their chances of failure are greater than for non-diabetics. But if you’re one of the Read more -
Transform 'Smile Zone' Teeth With Composite Resins
posted: Oct. 04, 2020.
As far as your appearance goes, the most important teeth you have are those in the “smile zone.” These are the teeth most visible when you smile—and the ones that Read more -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Sep. 24, 2020.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… even Read more -
You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
posted: Sep. 14, 2020.
While a relatively minor health issue, cracked mouth corners (medically known as angular cheilitis) can certainly be irritating. Fortunately, you don't have to live with it—we can help reduce the Read more -
Improve Your Smile With These Dental Enhancements
posted: Sep. 04, 2020.
In case you missed it, September is Self-Improvement Month. Don't fret if you weren't aware—we're not sure how the ninth month acquired this celebration of positive human development either. But Read more -
Removing Wisdom Teeth now may Prevent Dental Problems Later
posted: Aug. 25, 2020.
Teeth damaged by decay, periodontal (gum) disease or trauma are often removed (extracted) if they’re deemed beyond repair. But there’s another reason we may recommend an extraction: a tooth is Read more