Dentures are a (usually) removable replacement for missing teeth and tissue. There are a number of different types of dentures. They can be made of a flexible plastic, metal, acrylic, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. You and your Prosthodontist will work together to determine which option is right for you: Complete Dentures —…
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Bulimia Nervosa and Oral Health
As we start to enter the holiday season, it’s important to recognize that for some people, this time of year is especially difficult. Stress, depression, pressure at school, and a seemingly constant focus on food can become the perfect storm for someone with an eating disorder such as bulimia. Bulimia is a serious eating disorder…
Continue ReadingHow to find a Children’s Dentist in Tacoma
The Answer is Distinctive Dentistry! Pediatric Dentistry is at the Heart of our Practice. Distinctive Dentistry in Tacoma, the Fife area, is dedicated to your family’s dental health and our pediatric dentistry is essential to a future of your child’s dental health. We know that it’s now always easy to get kids to build healthy habits. Here…
Continue ReadingToothbrush replacement
Summer is officially here! How about starting a tradition of replacing your family’s toothbrushes at the beginning of each new season? Here’s why: Over time, toothbrush bristles become warn and frayed. When this happens, they are less effective at cleaning. The changes can be so subtle as to only be seen under a microscope, and…
Continue ReadingChildren’s Dentistry: Helping Kids Feel Comfortable on Their First Visit
Children’s dentistry is an important part of lifelong good dental health. Your child’s first visit doesn’t have to be scary. Here are some steps you can take to send the message that this bi-annual ritual is nothing to fear. Familiarize your child with what a dentist is and what she or he does by reading books…
Continue ReadingFamily Dentistry Basics: Gingivitis
Distinctive Dentistry is a family, cosmetic, and restorative dental office serving the greater Tacoma and Puyallup communities. We want to help you prevent gum disease! One form of gum disease, gingivitis, is the build-up of plaque around the gum line which causes swelling and bleeding. Gingivitis can occur in anyone and requires increased vigilance around…
Continue ReadingDental Health Basics for K-6 Kids
The years when kids are in elementary school are very important, in terms of setting the stage for a lifetime of good oral health. Baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, many kids are actively engaged in sports, and the sphere of influence in kids’ choices broadens dramatically. So let’s look at a few common…
Continue ReadingWhat To Expect at our Dental Implant Practice
At our dental office, we are fully committed to providing optimal care for our patients using high quality materials suited to individual patient needs. Here’s what you can expect: Exam The process begins with a very thorough exam: head and neck evaluation, cancer screening, periodontal evaluation and charting, functional/occlusal evaluation, biomechanical and structural evaluation, and…
Continue ReadingWhat is the cost of dental implants?
We often get asked about the cost of dental implants. Our answer is always the same: “It depends.” As with any surgical procedure, the only fair way to define treatment and associated costs is to complete a thorough exam, present options to the patient, and work as a team to determine the best course of…
Continue ReadingAre Dental Implants Created Equal?
When choosing dental implants for our patients, there are thousands from which to choose from and that number continues to rise. How does a dentist decide how to choose the right system for patients? The answer is a complex combination of mechanics, chemistry, physics, research, training, and experience. First and foremost, we choose dental implants…
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