Sensitive Composite Fillings
Sensitive composite fillings were thought to be normal. It used to be said that there were two choices, mercury fillings that were ugly but didn’t hurt or tooth colored (composite) fillings that took time to get used to due to nerve adaptation. Years ago, dentists didn’t really understand dental anatomy or histology and treated fillings the […]
Seattle Root Canal Therapy
There are many methods to treat a dead or dying tooth with root canal therapy. Some methods are not as efficient as others and often leave significant post operative discomfort or low success rates. Dr Timmerman only uses the most modern methods, which come with greater comfort and greater success rates. Rotary root canal Instrumentation Traditional […]
Seattle Porcelain Veneers: Seeing Dr. Timmerman for Your Smile Makeover
Are you unhappy with multiple aspects of your smile? If you are, then you need a comprehensive solution which will address each and every one of your smile problems. You may need a smile makeover from Dr. Lance Timmerman in Seattle. Dr. Timmerman utilizes top-of-the-line technology to fix all of your smile problems. In fact, he […]
How much do porcelain veneers cost?
A common question is the cost for porcelain veneers. The quick answer is: a single veneer will cost about the same as a single crown, and every office will have a different fee for that (but usually roughly the same). However, doing a smile makeover is much different than fixing a single tooth, and the fees are not […]
“Placebo Sleep” Can Improve Thinking
The placebo effect works for medicine, exercise, and vision. Now, apparently, it works for sleep. According to a recent study, if people are told they got “above average” quality sleep, they were better at performing cognitive tests. Could a placebo effectively treat sleep apnea? What Is the Placebo Effect? The placebo effect is when your […]
Patient Balance Of Dental Fee
Limited Dental Fee “Insurance” Benefits by Lance Timmerman DMD Again, I use the quotes over the word insurance because “dental insurance” is a myth. What I hope to explain here is the obligation of a balance when working with a third party benefactor. As time marches on, insurance in ALL forms is changing. As benefits […]
Sleep Apnea May Cause Fatigue In MS Patients
Sleep Apnea May Cause Fatigue In MS Patients A recent study suggests that fatigue, one of the most common and disabling symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), may actually not be due to MS, but is caused by obstructive sleep apnea. As with other sufferers of sleep apnea, it’s likely that treatment could lead to an […]
Smile Makeover One Tooth at a Time
Smile Makeover One Tooth at a Time Experience counts. Seattle cosmetic dentist Lance Timmerman DMD in Tukwila has lots, and that is what separates “the men from the boys” when it comes to smile makeovers. It is common for people to learn from Dr Timmerman the best plan for a smile makeover, what is involved and the number […]
Smile Makeover Requirements
Smile Makeover Requirements by Lance Timmerman DMD “I want a new smile, what will it take?!” Seattle cosmetic dentist Lance Timmerman in Tukwila gets this a lot. The challenge: an answer. If I asked you to paint my house, could you give a fee? Probably, but at first you may only give me a range and […]
Metamerism and Teeth
One of the great challenges in dentistry is treating a single front tooth. Our teeth are made up of a pulp covered by dentin with an enamel outer layer. This enamel layer is what we see, what gives teeth its white color (or “whitish” if they have become yellow over time). What we perceive is from how the […]
