If you have a minor cosmetic dentistry issue that affects your confidence and smile, dental veneers could be the ideal option to improve both. These problems may include discoloration, a noticeable gap between teeth, chips, cracks, or small amounts of tooth decay. Dental veneers, which are paper-thin and constructed from porcelain, adhere to the front […]
Archives for March 2016
Snoring Prevention Methods
Who hasn’t heard the jokes and jibes about “sawing logs”, or a “hog mauling”? Funny quips aside, snoring is no laughing matter in reality. It can negatively impact one’s social interactions with loved ones at best, or indicate the presence of serious health conditions at worst. One of the most common things which affect snorers […]
Gum Disease Prevention
There are many different means of preventing gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. Incurable in its advanced stages, yet highly treatable, it is better to avoid getting it in the first place. That’s where we come in, and here we’ll cover a few tips and pointers to help keep your gums healthy & strong. […]
Gum Disease Treatment
Treating gum disease can be accomplished in a number of ways, and whether it’ll be an easy or difficult task depends on several things, beginning with one’s health. There are a variety of treatments for gum disease depending on its severity, your response to earlier treatments, and your overall health. Now, the best way to […]
The Importance of White Teeth – Why Having White Teeth Matters?
In our society today, many people are becoming more and more obsessed in whitening their teeth. Mass media shows people the importance of having white teeth because it could make you look more attractive. You often see in the television ads, in billboard signage, print, and Internet ads the faces of celebrities who often flash […]
Costs of Tooth Whitening
The costs of tooth whitening can vary widely, according to who performs it (do-it-yourself vs. professional), the time required to achieve best results (one hour vs. several weeks), the methods used (toothpaste vs LASER), and also the condition of the teeth themselves as well as lifestyle choices. it goes without saying, tooth whitening could be […]
Eliminating Gum Disease
Your dentist may have informed you that you have some form of periodontal disease; you’re not alone – millions of adults in the U.S. currently suffer from some type of this disease. Periodontitis ranges from mild gum irritation to a much more severe form which can potentially cause the permanent loss of bone tissue, and […]
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
At Discovery Dental in Issaquah, one of the common questions patients ask us is “What is cosmetic dentistry?” With the increase in demand and number of services available over the past several years, the confusion is understandable. Cosmetic dentistry gives people the option of improving their smile and appearance through one of several procedures. In […]