Your teeth can become stained and lose their brightness due to cigarette smoke, chewing tobacco, tea, coffee, red wine, age, and even some medications. Yellow or darkened teeth take away the brilliance from your smile and can have a negative impact on your self-esteem. Professional teeth whitening done by a cosmetic dentist can give you…
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Five ways you can help your child have a great first trip to your Tacoma dentist
Making your child’s first dental appointment a fun and positive experience isn’t just about having a happy trip – it helps establish that there’s nothing to fear from the dentist, something that is key to a lifetime of great oral health. Here are some great tips on achieving this: Start early: Six months to a year old…
Continue ReadingGaps, Cracks or Stains on your Teeth? Tacoma dentists offer Porcelain Veneers as the Answer.
Porcelain veneers are popular because of their versatility, strength and natural appearance, making them a good choice for many people who want to enhance their looks and gain confidence, often with as little as two dental visits! With proper care and practicing good dental hygiene, veneers can last 10 years or more, making them a…
Continue ReadingA general dentist in Washington advises on the use of dentures
Loss of teeth due to old age, decay, and/or disease can be quite a challenging experience. Dentures, when installed by experienced dentists in Washington, have been a reliable and sought after dental rehabilitation treatment plan for quite some time and for good reason. Full or partial tooth loss does not only affect ones sense…
Continue ReadingWhat to look for when choosing a dentist to perform your cosmetic dentistry in Tacoma
Cosmetic dentistry involves crowns, teeth whitening, veneers, tooth straightening and several other procedures. This should be undertaken by a well-trained dentist, who inspires complete patient confidence. Not all dentists are equally qualified to perform cosmetic procedures although they include it on their list of services here are some important tips on what to look for…
Continue ReadingLet’s talk about different types of sedation dentistry and patient comfort techniques
Did you know that sedation dentistry is just one of the ways to make a trip to your dentist an anxiety-free one? Here, we’ll examine the full range of patient comfort techniques and their effectiveness: Oral sedation: Benzodiazepines, usually in pill or capsule form, are a very effective moderate strength sedative. They give patients a…
Continue ReadingUltrasonic scaling from Tacoma dentists offers patients exceptional results
The use of ultrasonic scale by Tacoma dentists and hygienists remains one of the most effective procedures for treating gum disease. This unit is designed with a wand which features a small scaling tip at the end. The scaling will produce a soft ultrasonic vibration with incredibly gentle water flow that will help to…
Continue ReadingIs sedation dentistry safe?
Although sedation dentistry sounds like a one-size-fits-all to anxiety inducing treatments, it’s important to know that every sedative carries a risk. Fortunately, benzodiazepines used to sedate patients are very safe, non-addictive and reliable. They provide patients with a calm, dream-like experience of their dental treatment that is pain-free and often results in the patient forgetting…
Continue ReadingHow to floss properly and prevent tooth decay – advice from your Tacoma dentist
As any dentist in Tacoma will tell you flossing should be part of your daily oral hygiene routine. While brushing your teeth is equally important, a toothbrush will not reach all aspects of your tooth or remove debris from deep below the gum line. Flossing is what will remove bits of food, bacteria and…
Continue ReadingThe advantages and possible side effects of sedation dentistry
Sedation dentistry has become more popular than ever with dentists and patients alike. Here’s why: No more anxiety: With sedation dentistry, dentists are able to use safe, effective oral or IV medication to help patients who are nervous or fearful of dental treatment. This makes it easier to do the best job possible on a…
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