Fort Dent Smiles by Seattle Tacoma Cosmetic Implant Dentist Lance Timmerman, DMD » cosmetic dentist

Implants from Nobel Biocare

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:52:41 +0000

Dr Timmerman only chooses materials and brands for his patients that he would use on his family. In many cases, brands DO matter. One such situation is dental implants from Nobel Biocare.

Nobel Biocare is a leader in dental products and innovation. Their implant systems are designed for patient comfort and satisfaction, and that leads to long term success. Replace Select® Tapered is the fastest growing implant on the market because it is so easy. It can be used for both one- and two-stage surgery.

If you are looking for an implant that is produced by a market leader and want a dentist that can both place AND restore your implant, call Dr Timmerman at 206-241-5533!

Cost Dental Implant

Dr. Timmerman — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:52:11 +0000

When deciding on what treatment to choose, cost is usually a factor. How much does a dental implant cost? It is not always a straightforward answer, as the alternative cost should be considered.

The cost for a dental bridge is NOT just the fee, but also the fact that the adjacent teeth are treated as well. Economists call this “opportunity costs” and should be considered. In time, these teeth are subject to getting decay, breaking, needing root canal therapy and other issues.

But most relevant to a discussion on cost for dental implants are the fees associated with the dental implant.

Dental implants come in three parts, the implant body, the implant abutment and the implant supported crown. When asking around for fees, you will be told ranges, from around $1200 to $2200 for the implant body, from around $400 to $800 for the abutment, and $1200 to $1800 for the implant supported crown.

Fees range from city to city and office to office, as the skills and materials used in each office are different.

Seattle Full Mouth Rejuvination

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:36:29 +0000

Dr Timmeran gets asked frequently “what EXACTLY is a full mouth rejuvination?”

Essentially, this is a process. The goal is to restore the entire mouth to the state it was in when the person was around age 23 (assuming everything was GREAT when they were 23). The teeth are not worn very much, they are white, they look FABULOUS.

What does it take to get this? It depends.

Call Dr Timmerman at 206-241-5533 to find out what can be done for YOU…

Cadent iTero Digital Dental Impression

Dr. Timmerman — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:17:23 +0000

Dr Timmerman is excited to offer digital dental impressions by Cadent. The iTero machine allows for impression taking WITHOUT gooey gunk. No gagging, but the best part is the accuracy.

iTero captures the prep, emails the info, creates CAD/CAM models which are sent to the dental lab for final crown/bridge/veneer fabrication.

The accuracy is unsurpassed. Most crowns are placed permanently in the mouth with NO adjustments. From a patient comfort perspective, wouldn’t it be nice to come in and mere minutes later be on the road again? All dental impression materials distort to a degree and talented labs must compensate. With iTero, there is no need to compensate and the accuracy and fit are simply a given.

If you would like the best that dentistry has to offer, call 206-241-5533!

Limitations of No Prep Veneers

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:26:36 +0000

Quite often people ask for “No Prep Veneers”. When the case allows, the results can be fantastic.

However, most cases do not allow this. Most people have teeth that overlap to a certain degree, or are flared out and would need to be brought in. If tooth structure is located in an area where none should be, then it would need to be removed to create the ideal appearance. This eliminates the case from “No Prep” consideration.

This is not a bad thing. “Prep” veneers do not weaken teeth, and usually are stronger than if the teeth were not restored at all. The result is both beautiful AND strong.

Esthetic Dentistry

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:32:50 +0000

Dr Timmerman is asked all the time for cheap esthetic or cosmetic dentistry. Honestly, nobody wants this. Dr Timmerman wants to provide care that people want and are proud of, and people want care that warrants pride.

He often talks of the “3 E’s of Dentistry”. These are esthetic, economics and efficiency. You can have 2, but not all three. If you want them to be pretty and quick, they won’t be cheap. If you want them to be cheap and efficient, they won’t be pretty. If you want them to be pretty and cheap, they won’t be efficient (quick or convenient).

We ALL want our cake and to eat it too. Sometimes, cutting corners is not a good idea. Do you want cheap brain surgery? You might not like the outcome. Same with cosmetic dentistry.

Low fees come at a premium. What corners are being cut in order to save you money? Do you want veneers created in China, where we don’t really know what they are made from? There are many cases of materials made in Asia where the results are NOT what one would want. When it comes to one’s health, is that REALLY a wise thing?

eMax Crowns

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:36:53 +0000

Branding works. With the internet, patients are learning material options and even ask by BRAND! That didn’t happen in the past, people just came in, got advice and trusted the dentist to do a good job.

There is nothing wrong with asking for materials by brand. Most of the time, the choice is a great one. But sometimes the material is NOT a great choice, and Dr Timmerman can share the reasons why.

One of the great new materials on the market today is from Ivoclar Vivadent.

eMax.

This comes in several types, pressed or CAD. Zirconium can be a part of it too, called ZirPress or ZirCAD. eMax and eMax HT (high translucency for a natural look). All flavors have advantages and settings that are more ideal.

If eMAx is the material you desire, call 206-241-5533 today!

Dental Spa

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:24:56 +0000

In the past, dental offices had a “unique” smell and the experience was often less than pleasant. Dr Timmerman offers an experience unlike many others. With the aromatherapy candles, the paraffin hand waxing and the heated neck pillows, you will almost forget it is a dental office!

Although Dr Timmerman is skilled enough to make the appointments quicker than expected, you can’t stay all day.

Come see what all of the fuss is all about! 206-241-5533.

Southcenter Renton Botox Therapy

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:27:58 +0000

Dr Timmerman is certified to offer Botox therapy. The use of Botox has amazing effects. Some creams that people apply, trying to reduce wrinkles work very similar to the emperor’s clothes. Not really, but nobody wants to admit that it doesn’t work.

Botox is different.

By disabling some of the muscle function, muscle tonicity is reduced, and wrinkles go away. It IS temporary, so if the effects are not as desired, within a few months everything is back to normal. If you LIKE the results, maintenance is needed.

Call 206-241-5533 to learn more!

Renton Cosmetic Dentist

Dr. Timmerman — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:26:09 +0000

At the end of 2005, Dr Timmerman moved his Renton Dental practice 2 miles to a much more accessible location. The Tukwila location was more functional and more convenient, but it IS a new city and the extra stop light made the drive an extra 4 minutes for some.

The drive is worth it. With all of the modern conveniences that the new office offers those 2 miles are an afterthought. Dr Timmerman is a family dentist and can treat the entire family, not just adults seeking cosmetic enhancements.

If you are in Renton and want a family dental practice that can “offer just a little more”, call 206-241-5533