Gifting season is upon us. And while it’s said that it’s better to give than to receive, there’ll be a lot of gifts given this time of year that many of us might not love receiving, no matter how naughty or nice we are. In fact, one survey claims that about 75% of adults won’t...Read More
Silver looks great as jewelry, but it doesn’t look quite as nice in your teeth and mouth. Getting through life without a filling is almost an impossible accomplishment to reach. Most of us between 30 and 65+ have already had at least one cavity. And the odds are high that our fillings were made of...Read More
Sometimes the wear and tear of life can get in the way of a beautiful smile. If and when that happens, our cosmetic dental solutions can work wonders to restore your teeth and bring back your smile. When Joel came to see us he had a combination of worn, broken, decayed and missing teeth. We...Read More
We love seeing our patients and caring for their’ teeth, but some patients just don’t share our enthusiasm for oral health. These folks would probably rather do just about anything else, like doing taxes or cleaning toilets, than come in and visit with us. For some people, just hearing the words “visiting the dentist” can...Read More
What’s the fastest, and least invasive way to cosmetically enhance your smile? Teeth whitening. That’s probably why people from around the world will spend around 7 billion dollars on whitening products this year. Unfortunately, not all whitening treatments and products are equal. Many just aren’t very effective, and a lot of these treatments and so-called...Read More
Benjamin Franklin once said that in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. He should have added missing teeth to this list. According to the CDC, 69% of Americans will have lost a permanent tooth between the ages of 35 to 44. And by the age of 50, the...Read More
Spring has almost sprung in Seattle, which means more kids’ sporting activities, and recreation time (and stunts!) is just around the corner. So, what does this mean to kids (and parents)? Dental injury season is officially starting. Whether it’s knocked out, fractured, or cracked, over 5 million teeth will be damaged this year during sporting...Read More
If anyone says that there’s no such thing as seasonal depression, they haven’t survived a winter here in the Northwest. The good news for those of us living around here: Spring is almost here. That means we’re only about 4 more months away from consistent sunlight. When do locals say summer starts in Seattle? The...Read More
