South Seattle Smiles Blog

Will overdentures help with TMJ issues? Dr Lance Timmerman DMD explains

The question asked was, “Why would non-vital tooth hurt a lot during tooth extraction?” If there is no nerve, why...

The biggest deterrent to dental implants is the amount of time needed to wait after implant placement and final restoration....

While waiting for a lab to create final restorations, it is common to have a prototype created to be worn...

To get a “perfect” smile makeover, there are many steps involved. How is it different than just getting a crown?...

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Often people want treatment, but fear permanent damage will result. Some systems are advertised as “reversible” as in, “if you...

A crown put on a tooth after root canal therapy is done to protect the tooth. Can that cause pain,...

Dental crowns are used when teeth are broken. Are there limits to “how broken” a tooth can be before a...

Sometimes teeth don’t develop as expected, and sometimes the missing teeth are in the front. Seeking a perfect smile can...

Sometimes dental treatment can be confusing to the patient, but makes sense when analysed. Why would a bracket be put...

Breaking up treatment into smaller parts can be beneficial physically and economically, but there are pros AND cons. Dr Lance...