We, at Innovative Dentistry, feel so honored as an office to have such an outstanding patient base that puts their faith in us to take care of their dental needs. As always, we are open to any suggestions that you may have for our office to improve, and invite you to call or email the … Read more
The Importance of Annual X-Ray Imaging in Dentistry Annual x-ray imaging can be an intimidating topic for many dental patients. However, understanding its importance is crucial for maintaining oral health. Tailoring X-Ray Frequency to Individual Needs The need for x-rays varies from person to person. Some may require them annually, while others may need them … Read more
By 2030, the last of the Baby Boomers will turn 65 and older; these individuals will account for 20% of our population. While the prolongation of life is a great achievement, it also may lead to other unforeseen problems for us to deal with as we age. The experts at Innovative Dentistry will be looking … Read more
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), are a group of autoimmune diseases that result in chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The two main diseases identified in this group are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The resulting symptoms are painful due to chronic inflammation, eventually damaging the GI tract. Both diseases must be diagnosed by a … Read more
Dental anxiety and how to deal with it. 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 understand how these … Read more
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. A symptom is caused by the body’s inability to shed cells as they produce, causing areas of red, thickened and scaly … Read more
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
Safe Teeth Whitening Practices for Summer As summer approaches, many people consider whitening their teeth. Almost anyone can whiten their teeth, but there are some important considerations. Let’s review safe whitening practices and the options we provide to patients. Is Teeth Whitening Safe? The most common question we receive is, “Is it safe?” When used … Read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis, and how it affects your oral health. 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 … Read more
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
