Good news about progress against cancer. It is now easier than ever to detect oral cancer early, when the opportunity for a cure is great. Currently only half of all patients diagnosed with oral cancer survive more than five years.Your dentist has the skills and tools to ensure that early signs of cancer and pre-cancerous [...]
To fix a cavity, it is required that your Kirkland dentist remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then “fill” the area on the tooth where the decayed material once lived.
Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding ).
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periodontal (gum) disease
This condition can be diagnosed by a seattle dentist. If you have been told you have periodontal (gum) disease, you’re not alone. An estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of the disease.
Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. [...]
Space Maintainers can prevent need for braces
One treatment that may reduce or eliminate the need for braces in the future is a space maintainer.
When a child reaches the sixth or seventh grade, one of the most common questions asked by parents is whether their son or daughter will need braces. Braces are an important part [...]
The term “TMJ Dysfunction” describes an imbalance in the relationship of the jaw to the skull. This imbalance causes two problems for those that suffer from it. First, it leads to improper alignment of the Temporomandibular Joints (TMJs) which connect these two bones. Secondly, it creates disharmony in the muscles which attach to the bones. [...]
How can my dentist improve my smile?
From subtle changes to major repairs, your seattle dentist can perform a variety of procedures to improve your smile. There are many techniques and options to treat teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen or missing. Your seattle dentist can reshape your teeth, close spaces, restore worn or short teeth [...]
Periodontal disease, most commonly known as gum disease, encompasses diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. If left untreated, gum disease can lead to damage of the bone around the tooth, known as the alveolar bone. Proper nutrition and dental practices are important in preventing the onset of gum disease.
A variety of symptoms accompany periodontal disease. [...]
Halitosis
Most bad breath (halitosis) comes from something in the mouth. Food sticks between your teeth, around the gums and on your tongue. If you don’t brush and floss your teeth every day, this food can rot. The rotten bits of food cause a bad smell in your mouth. Rotten food also helps bacteria to grow [...]
Gingivitis
Background: Gingivitis is an inflammatory process limited to the mucosal epithelial tissue surrounding the cervical portion of the teeth and the alveolar processes. Gingivitis has been classified by clinical appearance (eg, ulcerative, hemorrhagic, necrotizing, purulent), etiology (eg, drug-induced, hormonal, nutritional, infectious, plaque-induced), and duration (acute, chronic). The most common type of gingivitis is a chronic [...]
Cleft Lip and Palate
Each of us had a cleft lip and cleft palate during the early weeks of development in our mother’s womb. Normally, the tissues that form the palate (the roof of your mouth) and the upper lip come together in the middle and join (fuse). You can see the lines of fusion in [...]