One of the most common cosmetic dental concerns is tooth alignment. In fact, almost everyone has some type of malocclusion. For many years, the primary option for treating these issues was traditional metal braces. Unfortunately, these were not aesthetically pleasing and could be uncomfortable, so many patients simply ignored their misalignment- which led to additional…
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Dental veneers and dental crowns are two popular dental procedures used to improve the appearance of damaged teeth. However, veneers are typically used for the upper front 6 to 8 teeth, while crowns can be used on both front and back teeth. Additionally, crowns are used not only to restore the appearance of a tooth…
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Almost everyone has some type and severity of malocclusion, also known as tooth misalignment. There are two primary types of misalignment: dental and skeletal. A dental misalignment involves only the teeth, while a skeletal misalignment involves a malformation of the skull. Some of the most common malocclusions include: Underbite Overbite Crossbite Open bite Crowding Gapped…
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Experts estimate that there are millions of adults in the United States who are missing at least one tooth. Many of those are missing most or all of their teeth. This may be due to aging, genetics, poor oral hygiene habits, and more. However, regardless of the cause, some of the most common effects include:…
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If asked, most people would agree that they’d like to change something about their appearance. In most cases, it is something to do with their smile. Dental veneers were introduced in the 1920s by a Hollywood dentist as a way to temporarily improve the smiles of performers on stage. In the 1960s, technology advanced to…
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Research shows that most people would agree that they’d like to change something about their smile. In many cases, this is due to a misalignment. For many years, the primary option for treating misalignments was traditional metal braces. In the case of severe crowding, sometimes tooth extraction was an option. However, in the late 1990s,an…
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Dental implants are the gold standard of tooth replacement. Unfortunately, the process often takes a minimum of several months and may take as much as a full year, depending on several factors. The good news is, at 5th and Olive Dental, you can get teeth in a day with same-day dental implants. Same-day dental implants…
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Dental Veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic tooth restorations offered at 5th and Olive Dental in Seattle. Veneers are thin shells that are placed over cracked, broken, discolored teeth to restore their appearance. In this article, we’ll explain the benefits and life expectancy of veneers, as well as what impacts the life expectancy…
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One of the most common issues among adult patients at 5th and Olive Dental is missing teeth. This can be caused by genetics, poor oral hygiene, lack of access to quality dental care, and other issues and can have a negative impact on oral and overall health. If you are missing teeth for any reason,…
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What is Full Mouth Dental Implants? If you are one of the millions of Americans who are missing all or most of your teeth, you may be looking for an effective method for replacing them. This is where full-mouth dental implants come in. This is a procedure that is used to replace an entire arch…
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