Dental Blog

Let’s start with the basics. What is prosthodontics, and what exactly is a prosthodontist? Well, 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.

A new, beautiful smile in just one day! Maintain optimal oral function and aesthetics with All-on-4™ same-day teeth replacement. Using state-of-the-art technology, All-on-4 treatment replaces traditional dentures, which can be uncomfortable, inconvenient, and poorly fitted.

Dental crowns are a cosmetic restoration used to strengthen a tooth or improve its shape. They are most often used for teeth that are broken, worn, or partially destroyed by tooth decay. Though we use the most advanced technologies at Washington State Prosthodontics and our doctors are some of the most knowledgeable in Bellevue, we love sharing the history of dental crowns with our patients and showing them just how far dentistry and prosthodontics have come.

The Holidays are here and if you’re anything like us, you just might be scrambling to complete your holiday shopping! Avoid the crowded stores and long delivery times, and gift your loved ones with a professional teeth whitening from Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center for the holidays!

You know when you visit the dentist and have to bite down on trays of goop for impressions of your teeth? You have to sit in the chair for what seems like eternity, trying to breathe while also managing your saliva so you don’t drool all over yourself? Digital CT imaging is essentially an advanced and efficient way to replace that process.

Looking for a prosthodontist for your cosmetic dentistry needs? Look no further, you can find the best Bellevue prosthodontist at Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center. Our mission is to rebuild smiles and revitalize lives. Dr. Russell Johnson and Dr. Michael Johnson truly love the challenge of rebuilding the damaged dentition.

Good candidates for dental implants are usually older individuals whose jawbone and healthy gums have ceased to grow. Although, for a dental implant, you should have adequate bone to hold the implants. However, you can still be a good implant candidate even if you have lost your jawbone.

Prosthodontics is the diagnosis, planning, treatment, and maintenance of oral function, appearance, comfort, and health of patients with clinical disorders linked to missing or less-dense teeth or oral and maxillofacial tissues.

If you suspect you have gum disease or are certain of it, do not panic. There are several treatment options available. Our oral health professionals are here to gauge the extent of your gum disease and pinpoint the optimal treatment approach. The severity of the gum disease and the type of gum disease ultimately determine which treatment is best. Here is a quick look at the most common treatments for those who have gum disease.

Dental veneers are a popular cosmetic dental treatment that can help to perfect your smile. Made from very thin shells of porcelain that fit precisely over the front surface of teeth, dental veneers can hide small imperfections, improving their overall appearance.