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
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
The Impact of Drug Addiction on Oral Health Drug addiction is a growing concern in our country, affecting individuals, families, and communities. As dental professionals, we’re trained to recognize oral signs of drug abuse. While discussing this topic can be challenging, it’s our duty to prioritize our patients’ overall health. If you know someone struggling … Read more
Heart Disease and Oral Health: 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 … Read more
