Kirkland Premier Dentistry is a dental clinic that is located in Kirkland, Washington. Their services include composite fillings, dental bonding, porcelain veneers, Zoom! tooth whitening, CEREC, root canal therapy, plus more. Kirkland Premier Dentistry also offers the dental crown or cap, fixed bridges, dental implants, and Invisalign. Their dentists include Dr. Bill Wong, Dr. Peter Wong, and Dr. Sarah Koyama. Dr. Bill Wong graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry.…
Brooklyn, NY -- (Newswire) -- 03/16/2016 -- Dr. Kerry Smith is helping patients at her Brooklyn office who are seeking an easy and affordable way to brighten their smile. Using Zoom! teeth whitening, Dr. Smith is able to give her patients the white smile they’ve always dreamed of having in less than an hour and without any pain. Over time, teeth naturally start to discolor from the foods we eat.…
Research shows that malocclusions have significant links to serious conditions, such as periodontal disease, diabetes and heart disease. Studies even suggest that the chance of an adult with malocclusion having periodontal disease is up by 50 percent. How Malocclusion Can Lead to Periodontal Disease Crowded or crooked teeth can lead to inefficient cleaning. The areas that cannot be reached by brushing can become areas that promote plaque build-up and gum infection. This may lead to periodontal disease, which is strongly linked to a number of serious diseases such as kidney and heart conditions.…
3 Ways You Could Be Damaging Your Kid’s Teeth Your kid’s baby teeth are only temporary, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore them when it comes to oral care. Starting out with good habits at a young age will help ensure that those habits continue well into when their adult teeth come in. Here are some things you can avoid doing to promote better oral health for your kid. Do Not Give Them A Bottle…
There is a myth that states gum will stay in the human stomach for 7 years after being swallowed. However, studies have shown that this is in fact incorrect. Gum is very digestible and isn’t hard to break apart in the stomach unless consumed in very large quantities due to its sticky texture. In many incidents, swallowed gum passes through the digestive system as well as any other food. When somebody swallows gum the material is first taken down the esophagus (the first mushed food is called bolus in the digestive system) where mechanical breakdown occurs in the mouth.…
At the same time, most children that eat junk food or drink soda tend to not only do damage to their bodies but their teeth as well. When you drink soda it tends to strip your teeth’s enamel. It can cause your teeth to go bad. Soda can also affect your bones by eating your bones away and making the skeleton weak. It can later on fracture your ones or if you break a bone and will take a while to heal because of the lack of nutrients that your body does not have.…
When I meet with my patients the first time during a braces consultation, one of the most common questions that I get asked is, "Why do I need teeth removed for my braces?" or "Why do you have to pull my child's teeth? " While tooth extraction can seem like a scary topic, it is often necessary for braces to work properly to give your child beautiful, straight teeth. Everyone has two sets of teeth: primary, sometimes called baby teeth, and permanent, or adult, teeth. Primary teeth normally begin falling out when a child is five to six years old. These teeth will continue to fall out for the next several years in a fairly predictable order.…
One day the principal asked me, “Molly do you think we should get soda machines at Glen Yermo? At that moment on that sunny Friday afternoon I knew that I had to make a choice. Should I say Yes or No, in the end, I said, “No, I don’t think that would be a good thing to do.” So, soda machines should NOT be at school because it will be too much sugar! Drinking soda can also cause unhealthy habits!…
One scientific process that is involved in the procedure is placing 3 different eggs in 3 different containers which are filled with coffee, coca cola, and sweet tea. Each day for 7 days the eggs will be taken out of the containers to record data. At the end of the experiment we should be able to see the progress that has been made over the week of being in different dark colored beverages. This topic is relevant to society because many people drink dark colored beverages and this can lead to stained or discolored teeth. The population is trying to keep there smile white…
Gatorade and PowerAde can restore the electrolytes, 800mg sodium, and 30mg potassium in a person after sweating. Replace a lost fluids athletes after exercising. Contain a high level of 58 mg of sugar and calories than water. Effect a person teeth, and may cause health issues according to medical institute which leads to heart disease. Doctors has stated that too much drinking of the both may cause obesity.…
Most often when people think of healthy teeth, a pearly white smile comes to mind. One of the most common complaint dentists hear from their patients, is discoloration. In response dentists ask follow up questions about the patients consumption of Tabaco (smoked or chewed), coffee, tea, or dark fruit juices (Ex: blueberries, grapes, blackberries exc.). These are some examples of the worst offenders to teeth discoloration; other factors such as aging also contribute to the yellowing of teeth. With age the enamel begins to thin making the layer of yellowish dentin underneath more visible (Shanard, 2015).…
Signs, Causes and Treatment of Gum Disease in Children Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is typically associated with a problem only seen in adults. However, children are also at risk of developing gum disease. Seeing blood in the sink is scary for both you and your child, but it is often a warning sign of poor oral hygiene habits, such as not brushing and flossing regularly. Gum disease may be mild, but it can develop into more serious problems, so it is important to know the signs and to seek gum disease treatment as soon as possible.…
Teeth Brushing: Variance Between Individuals Due to the fact that a main part of this occupation for me is that I do it with my roommate Danielle, I can see that there is an abundance of ways that this task can be done. A clear example is that Danielle adds another step to her oral hygiene routine, which is flossing. I do not floss because I have never been okay with putting something between my teeth like that, but she does it every day twice a day.…
Possibly one of the most important things in your body are your teeth and caring for them is a critical job. Tooth enamel is only repairable to an extent, once you get to a certain point you will require tooth bonding or crowns. With a rapid increase in Americas consumption of sugary or highly caffeinated drinks also comes more teeth problems in children. Drinking liquids high in sugar creates a bacteria that causes an acid that eats away at your enamel. Not only that, but those drinks contain acid themselves which further contributes to the problem.…
Considering a career in the dental field but don’t want to be a dental hygienist or assistant? Not sure you want to be an orthodontist? There’s another option you may not have considered yet. Denturism is the field of supplying removable oral prostheses to patients. There are only a couple thousand professionals across Canada.…