While cavities are something we all try our best to avoid, most people may require a filling to keep their smile healthy. In the not-so-distant past, your only option for restoring a decayed tooth was a dark metal filling that was visible when you smiled and laughed. Today, modern dental materials that we use in …
Even people who don’t use tobacco or drink red wine experience stained teeth as they age. Lifestyle habits, including tobacco use and coffee, tea, and red wine consumption, speed up the darkening of your smile. Though it is a natural part of aging, you can achieve a healthy, bright smile with professional teeth whitening. Benefits …
When was the last time you got a good night’s sleep? If you or your partner are one of the estimated 50 to 70 million American adults who suffer from some type of sleep disorder, you understand that feeling well-rested can be hard to come by. Sleep disorders affect your health and quality of life, …
Dental anxiety is a painful reality for many people. The associated stress and anxiety can keep them from getting the dental care they need to stay healthy. By avoiding the dentist, many people end up with severe dental conditions, pain, tooth loss, and compromised systemic health. Feeling self-conscious about your appearance, having a limited diet, …
Root canal therapy is a pain-relieving and tooth-saving procedure. Additionally, today’s technologies mean straightforward treatment that is far easier than in the past. Your dentist relies on skill and the latest innovations to clear away your root infection quickly, relieve your discomfort, and restore your tooth to health. It really is that simple. Signs Of …
Good home care is essential to the health and beauty of your smile. Even if you brush and floss exactly as instructed and never miss a day, it is impossible for you to remove all the tartar that collects on your teeth. Dental cleanings are essential to the health of your teeth and gums – …
Do you have crooked or overlapping teeth? Do you wish your smile was perfectly straight and symmetrical? Phinney Ridge Dental offers orthodontic treatment at our dental office in Seattle, WA, including traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners. Dr. Micah Bickel and Dr. Bryant Trinh are both esteemed dentists who can provide you with the exceptional …
Many dental offices require a referral to a specialist when the need for oral surgery arises. At Phinney Ridge Dental, Dr. Micah Bickel and Dr. Bryant Trinh perform most oral surgeries right here in our dental office. Some of the oral surgery services we offer include dental implant placement and extractions (including wisdom teeth extractions!). …
At Phinney Ridge Dental, in Seattle, WA, our mission is built on the notion that our friends and neighbors don’t have to live with damaged or missing teeth. Your smile should be one of your greatest assets. It should light the way into every room and invite strangers to become friends. But if you’re too …
Your smile is your introduction of yourself to the world. For many people, it’s essential to have more than just healthy and strong teeth, and gums—the size, shape, and alignment of your smile are also important. Enduring a misaligned smile may make you feel self-conscious about the way you look and can have a negative …
