Statistics show that there are millions of Americans that are missing most or all of their teeth. This condition is known as edentulism. There are two types of edentulism: Partial: still have some remaining natural teeth Complete: no remaining natural teeth Tooth loss can be caused by several factors. Some of the most common ones…
Research shows that nearly everyone in the world has some level of malocclusion. In some cases, it is so mild that it’s not noticeable. However, sometimes, it can lead to a variety of oral and overall health issues. In this case, it requires some attention. For many years, the primary treatment option was traditional braces.…
Invisalign: Before and After Malocclusion, or misaligned teeth, is one of the most common dental issues we see at Rainier Ave Dental. In fact, nearly everyone in the world has some type of malocclusion, which can be solved with orthodontic treatment. Here is what you need to know about Invisalign before and after. Most people…
Are Dental Implants Painful? Tooth loss is one of the most common issues we encounter in our adult patients at Rainier Ave Dental in Seattle. In fact, research shows that almost 200 million patients are missing at least one tooth, and some are completely edentulous- which means they are missing all of their natural teeth.…
For more than 30 years, dental professionals have been using dental implants in tooth replacements. This is one of the most popular tooth replacement options following tooth loss or extraction. In fact, more than 5 million implants are placed each year. Dental implants are just one of the options for tooth replacement that we offer…
