Help For TMJ
Help for TMJ in Seattle, WA Good morning! This post comes from a nice experience we had with our newest laser, the Biolase Epic, with one of our very own employees. Last Wednesday one of my assistants, Katlyn, came to me and had a complaint about a TMJ issue. She said the muscle felt painful […]
Out With the Old, In With the New!
Out with Old, In with the New! Good afternoon everyone! We wanted to dedicate this week’s blog post to an exciting new announcement. We’ve spent a number of months working on reconstructing and completely updating our website! Our web address is still the same: seattledentalcare.com but when you visit the new site, you’ll find it […]
Safest Way to Whiten Teeth
Safest Way to Whiten Teeth in Seattle, WA What is the safest way to avoid chemicals when I whiten my teeth? Many patients who are chemically sensitive or who are concerned about swallowing or absorbing the chemicals in the gel still want their teeth whiter. In my opinion, the safest way to whiten teeth is […]
For Your Comfort
For Your Comfort in Seattle, WA What can we do to make you most comfortable? We ask this question on our new patient intake form. The most common response is: EXPLAIN WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO. When I look for a person to help me with any aspect of my life I want them […]
Don’t Do It!
Don't Do It! Good afternoon! Here’s a little bit of advice, in case this ever happens. If you have a painful tooth or swollen gum don’t ever do this: Do not put heat on the outside of the face. Do not use a heating pad of hot towel. It might feel comforting but it can […]
Sterilization
Sterilization in Seattle, WA Hello, Today we wanted to discuss a topic that may be on the minds of some people. Recently, articles have been published about an oral surgeon in Oklahoma who has not been following state regulations on sterilization and anesthesia. This put thousands of patients at risk of contracting Hepatitis B and […]
Composite: A Technique Sensitive Procedure
Composites: A Technique Sensitive Procedure in Seattle, WA Hello! My team and I went to a dental seminar this past Friday and I wanted to share a few of the things we learned with all of you! One of the interesting things we heard was that people are living longer. In the early 1900s men […]
What Holistic Means
What is Holistic in Seattle, WA? There is no dental school that teaches “holistic dentistry” in Seattle, WA. You could substitute the words biological, integrative, natural, whole person, wellness and longevity and they could all fit. To me, holistic means taking a broader perspective, knowing your patient and what they want. It means working with […]
Romeo et Juliette Ballet
Romeo et Juliette Ballet in Seattle, WA Good afternoon! A couple of weeks ago, the team and I went to see one of our favorite patients perform with the Pacific Northwest Ballet in it’s rendition of Romeo and Juliet! What a wonderful time we had and how special it was for each of us to […]
Periodontics and the Laser
Periodontics and Laser in Seattle, WA The Laser Connection –Toward a Kinder, Gentler, Periodontal Treatment in Seattle, WA by Robert J. Schulhof, AB, MA Math Statist. Until recently the only periodontal therapy available was deep cleanings and in more advanced cases, surgery. More recently, antibiotics were added to kill the bacteria. Such treatment made a […]