Frequently Asked Dentist Questions in Burlington WA

It is highly recommended to get teeth cleaning and check up every six months. If the patient has periodontitis, we recommend cleaning every three to four months depending on severity.

Most common procedures are cleaning, fillings, crowns, bridges root canals, extractions, implants, and teeth whitening? The cost varied in each office. Single crown costs roughly $1200, implant costs around $2000, and veneer costs about $1300.

Of course. We see patient same day and after hours.

You can see brown or black stain on the surface of the tooth. A chalky appearance is also sign of cavity. Generally, there are no symptoms until cavity is too big and close to nerve. Cavities in between can not be seen. They can only be detected in the x-rays. I you have gum disease, your gums could be puffy, reddish, and bleed when you floss or brush. You could have bad breath.

2-2-2 rule is the best way to keep good oral hygiene. You must brush twice a day for two minutes each time. Visit dentist twice a year. Floss once a day.

Composite (white fillings), Amalgam fillings, Onlays and inlays are common types of fillings. Onlays are the best. Composite fillings are more cost effective than Onlays.

For broken tooth, you can get temporary filling from the pharmacy and place on broken part of the tooth. If you are having severe toothache, start taking over the counter pain medicine. Try to see dentist as soon as possible.

There are risks involve in most of the dental procedures. Some are minor and some could be major. More risks involve for major procedures.

Think that dentist is very skilled and have extensive training. He or she will not harm you. Talk to dentist about level of your anxiety. There are ways that dentist can treat you without you having anxiety. Dentis can treat you under sedation or relaxing medicine.

Fluoride is very good product that helps to protect your teeth from getting cavities. It helps to demineralize your teeth.

A missing tooth replacement by implant is the best option. It looks, feels and functions like your own tooth. It also preserves your bone.

It is very important for pregnant women to see dentist. It is very important to keep oral cavity clean not only for themselves, but also for their fetus. Ora bacteria can negatively affect their fetus.

There are some safe products for teeth whitening to do at home. You should read instructions carefully. Some dental offices can sell you prescription teeth whitening product that can be use safely at home. There is professional whitening that is done in the dental office. If you want to see immediate effect, in office whitening is the best.

Bad breath can be caused by gum disease, dry mouth, broken tooth that is trapping food, consumption of certain foods, systemic diseases, and not keeping your teeth clean. It can be treated with professional help. Keeping your teeth clean is the best way to eliminate bad breath.

You should visit your dentist twice a year if you have healthy teeth.

General dentist can provide all the services including orthodontics. An ortho dentist has additional at least two years of specialty training to provide orthodontics treatment.

Clove oil for cavitated tooth works well. Rinsing with salt water, placing teabag in the area of pain can also help temporarily.

Root canals don’t hurt once you are numbed. There could be minor pain or discomfort after the treatment which can be managed by over-the-counter pain medicine. 

Take over the counter pain relief medicine. Taking it before the dental appointment for certain procedure helps better.

Yes, we do. We can provide oral sedation for anxiety, but if someone wants deep sedation, we have an external team that that provide that service.

It is multifactorial cause. It depends on tooth susceptibility, concentration of bacteria in your mouth and frequency of eating. Carbonated drinks also promote cavities.

Dental office will have you fill out paper work. Your medical and dental history checked. You dental insurance is verified. To diagnose properly, full mouth x-rays are taken, dentist will do exam and simple cleaning is done. Your treatment plan will be formed.

Dental care is absolutely safe for children. It is very important for certain dental issues identified and treated in early age.

We recommend to have dental exam done as soon as child erupt teeth of at the age of one year.

We recommend to have dental exam done as soon as child erupt teeth of at the age of one year.

Missing tooth should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent bone loss and shifting of adjacent teeth. Implant is the best way to replace tooth.