South Seattle Smiles Blog

It is common that dental work needs to be redone, whether due to breakage or decay or any other reason....

Zirconia dental restorations are very strong, so why would a dentist layer porcelain on top? Does this weaken the restoration?...

Do all dental fillings need a base or liner underneath? Dr Lance Timmerman explains

While it may sound simple to just have someone else take over or finish orthodontic treatment, it is a bit...

Sometimes teeth/smiles are nearly perfect and just need that “little extra something” to make them GREAT. Sometimes this means contouring...

Some crown edges (or margins if you speak dentite) are below the gumline, some above. Is one right and the...

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How complicated ARE dental implants? What are some key factors to consider when doing dental implants? Dr Lance Timmerman explains

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If a dentist says a crown is needed, does that mean it is cracked? If a tooth is cracked, does...

There are many options when replacing teeth, dental implants being one of the most successful ones. How many does a...