Dental Blog

Whether you haven’t been to the dentist in a handful of years, you’re about to have your first ever dental appointment, or maybe it’s just your first time visiting Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center, we know it’s something that causes many people to experience anxiety.

If you’re reading this blog, we’re thinking it’s safe to assume you know what prosthodontics and prosthodontists are. But let’s at least cover the bases before diving into the prosthodontic options here at Washington State Prosthodontics and Implant Center.

An individual’s smile is a critical aspect to both their health and their confidence. When someone suffers from tooth loss, it can have a serious negative impact on their mental and physical health. At Washington State Prosthodontics, we offer custom and personalized denture services that help our patients prevent health issues and give them their confidence back.

Summer is right around the corner, but are you feeling your best? Are your teeth shining like that beautiful summer sun? If your answer is no and you want to change that, it may be time for a visit to Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center for a professional teeth whitening!

At Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center, our doctors, Dr. Russell Johnson and Dr. Michael Johnson are the only board certified prosthodontists in Bellevue, and two of only a handful in the entire state of Washington.

Veneers have increasingly become more and more popular over the years. In fact, they’ve actually had a large impact on society’s standard of beauty when it comes to what the ‘perfect smile’ looks like. You look at your favorite actor, singer, influencer, and you may wonder to yourself how they have such perfectly shaped, straight, and shiny, white teeth.

Before we jump in to whether or not you will need a bone graft, let’s go over some of the basics so you have a better understanding of what a bone graft is exactly. A bone graft is also referred to as regenerative surgery and it is used to recreate bone and soft supporting tissues lost due to periodontitis.

Before your first visit, you might want to have a bit of an understanding of what a prosthodontist is, and what makes them different than a ‘regular’ dentist! According to the American Dental Association, prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.

The beautiful city of Bellevue is the fifth largest city in Washington, and is located just ten miles east of Seattle. Known as ‘city in a park’, Bellevue is also the home of Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center.

Dental bridges are a common service provided here at Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center. A bridge is often used to replace missing teeth, help maintain the shape of your face, and alleviate stress on your bite.