Coping with Dental Anxiety

Dental Anxiety

Here at Innovative Dentistry at SLU, we know that not everyone enjoys coming to the dentist. Beyond general anxiety, we have seen that there is often a deep-rooted fear. This is often from one, or several, bad experiences that occurred in a patient’s past. We absolutely understand how these experiences can make dentistry in its … Read more

Autoimmune Series Part 2: Psoriasis Impact on Oral Health

Psoriasis Impact on Oral Health

Psoriasis is a commonly known autoimmune diseases that affects 8 million Americans and more than 125 million individuals across the world. When skin cells reproduce too quickly as a result of the immune response this results in Psoriasis. A symptom of Psoriasis is caused by the body’s inability to shed cells as they produce, causing … Read more

Summer Time in SLU

Several colorful fireworks

There are so many fun activities to enjoy in South Lake Union throughout the summer time. You can join in on the SLU night market that hosts monthly themes, the SLU Block Party, Fourth of July Fireworks at the lake, and so many other activities hosted thought this area of Seattle! We have a few … Read more

Tips to keep your Teeth White this Summer

teeth whitening

With summer right around the corner,  many people start to consider whitening their teeth. Although there are certain considerations to be made, almost anyone can whiten their teeth. This month, we’ll review some safe whitening practices as well as the options we provide to patients. Is it safe to whiten my teeth? The most common … Read more

Autoimmune Series Part 1: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Oral Health

skeleton x-ray, Medical concept. Rheumatoid Arthritis

This month we’re kicking off a new blog series here at Innovative Dentistry in SLU! Every other month through 2019 we will be highlighting a different autoimmune disease and the impacts it has on oral health, and vice versa. Autoimmune diseases are diseases that spread throughout the body and affect many different systems. These diseases … Read more

5 Reasons to Choose Dental Implant

dental implant

The need to have teeth extracted is usually for one of two reasons; extensive decay or bone loss resulting from periodontal disease. Nearly half of our adult population struggles with periodontal disease so it is not surprising that nearly 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Here is a dental implant as compared … Read more

First of the Year at Innovative Dentistry

Seattle

We have been so busy this past winter and the beginning of the year! Snowmageddon threw us for aloop and left us completely stranded in our own homes. It seemed that all of Seattle was stuckat home to enjoy the snow! Safety is always our first priority and we appreciate all of ourpatients for remaining … Read more

Real Talk: Oral Health and Methamphetamines

methaphetamine

It’s hard to avoid the constant news about the rising rates of drug addiction in our country. It can be worse hearing the heartbreaking story of a loved one struggling with addiction. The effects of drug addiction stretch to families, communities, and individuals. We have an important job as dental professionals as we are trained … Read more

Seattle Dentist Guide to Oral Health

Women Runner taking pulse

Heart Disease: What You Need to Know You’ve heard us say time and again that good oral health is linked to good overall health. Most individuals tend to treat their mouth as a separate entity from the rest of their body.  When you ignore the fact that what goes on there has a large correlation … Read more

Oral Health Resolutions You Can Keep in 2019

This is my year for making my health a priority

Time to share our favorite oral health resolutions for this year! Year after year “Health” resolutions are at the top of almost everyone’s list for areas of improvement. This New Year is no different as many of us are contemplating how we can make this year even better than the last. Most of us set … Read more