Lately we are getting calls asking if we outsource our lab work, or do our labs outsource some or all of their work.
No.
The bottom line is this: We are VERY proud to use only American labs that do all of their work in America, nothing is outsourced. We use the highest quality materials and American craftsmanship.
Call 206-241-5533 to learn more!
It was asked recently if there was a difference between implants used for crowns or implants used to support a denture. The answer is yes! Implants for dentures are much smaller and can only be used for denture support. Often, an existing denture can be retro-fitted and stabilized with new implants!
If you would like to know more, call 206-241-5533
Tags: dental implants, dentures, implant dentist, implant dentures, smile makeover
It was asked if wisdom teeth should be removed before invisalign. Specifically, wisdom teeth that were partially or completely impacted. The short answer is yes, they should come out.
Among the reasons for this is that accurate impressions are critical to the success of the case, and by having part of the wisdom teeth interfere in the impression can ruin the case. Looking at the BIG picture, they will create a periodontal challenge and will ultimately NEED removal, but likely associated with pain and discomfort. It really would be best to remove them asap…!
Tags: clear braces, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, invisible braces, orthodontics, orthodontist, seattle, seattle dentist
As a consultant to other websites, I get to answer questions about dentistry. I will try to share some of these questions and answers here on my blog as well.
It was asked what material is best for a crown. There are many decisions involved in deciding what material is best. If I could, I would do gold for all of them, but hip hop artists are not really who I treat the most…
Today, people want teeth that look like teeth. It used to be that people needed to choose between esthetics or strength, as the “pretty” crowns were not strong. Today, that is not the case. There are many products on the market that are VERY lifelike and VERY strong, so the decision is easy.
I prefer to place an all ceramic material that is bonded in place and has enough translucency to match the adjacent teeth. I won’t say what brand or what material exactly, as products change all the time and I try to stay current on what is best.
Rest assured, what is used in this office is the best money can buy!
Tags: cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, dental caps, dental crowns, seattle dentist, smile makeover, teeth, tooth
Just finished attending a great conference for the International Academy for Comprehensive Aesthetics in San Francisco. Learned some cutting edge things that should greatly help my patients!
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