Do your teeth feel sensitive when you bite down, chew, or eat hot or cold foods and beverages? There are many factors that could be causing your tooth sensitivity. Read on to explore different causes for sensitive teeth. We also suggest some remedies to reduce sensitivity.

Have you been searching for ways to get whiter teeth? Do you feel as though your teeth are stained from all the coffee and wine that you drink? Well, the good news is, there are plenty of ways to reverse staining to get whiter teeth. In fact, if you follow these simple steps from your dentist, you’ll be sure to see a brighter, whiter smile in no time.

Over the next few weeks we will be entering into the Christmas/new year celebrations. While we are busy enjoying the holidays what can we do to reduce dental problems from happening?

Over the last several decades, many new strategies have come into play for treatment against dental decay as well as for the protection of the teeth and gums against unnecessary diseases. One of these breakthrough treatments involves dental sealants.

Root canal therapy, also called endodontics, is used to save teeth that are fractured or have very deep decay. During the procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.

Longing for a Hollywood smile? Veneers just might be the answer for you. Veneers are a common cosmetic dental procedure that have the power to utterly reinvent your smile. Here at Washington State Prosthodontics, we’ve enhanced hundreds of smiles using beautiful porcelain veneers.

Crowns and bridges are a fixed solution to missing or damaged teeth. This restorative procedure uses prosthetic devices to return your smile to its natural state. A crown is used when the tooth structure is damaged or fractured. A bridge is used when one or more teeth are missing.

What is a crown?
A crown is basically a manufactured tooth. It’s generally made of porcelain or ceramic that can be colour and texture-matched to your existing teeth. A crown can also be made of gold alloys for improved strength when replacing a back tooth. Often a metal crown will have porcelain bonded to the exterior to give it strength and a natural look.