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At Woodin Creek Dental, we understand that the coronavirus (and COVID-19) have created an environment of unprecedented uncertainty and concern for our patients. We are committed to ensuring your safety above all else and are reaching out to our patient community regarding the steps we are taking to protect you during this time.  

Postponement of Non-Emergency Dental Treatment

The health and safety ...

You chose to straighten your teeth with Invisalign clear aligners in Bothell, WA because you wanted to enjoy the benefits of convenient, comfortable orthodontic treatment suited for adults. Now, you’re wearing them daily as instructed, and you can’t wait to see the final results!

But there is a little maintenance required with your Invisalign aligners. You will ideally wear them ...

When you choose a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you make an investment in your oral health that has lifelong benefits—providing you care for it correctly! 

Dental implants in Kirkland, WA are a full tooth replacement and are as close as modern dentistry can get to a real tooth. In almost every way, implants look, feel and function ...

Do you wake up with pain in your face or jaw? Both are signs that you may have a teeth grinding habit that's also referred to as bruxism. 

This is a destructive habit, and most often occurs during sleep, so you may not be aware that you’re doing it. But your dentist will see the signs and can offer simple ...

Keeping your smile healthy by staying current with your oral health saves you the discomfort of toothaches and the expense of involved dental work. But how are you going to get the dental care you need if you’re even too nervous to pick up the phone for an appointment?

The secret is to find a dentist in Woodinville, WA who ...

The days of thinking that a stunning smile is only available to a lucky few are over! With advances in materials and technology in recent years, porcelain dental veneers in Woodinville, WA are available to anyone who wants to do something about cosmetic dental flaws.

How Porcelain Dental Veneers Work

You may hear them referred to as porcelain veneers or ...

Have you recently noticed tooth pain or sensitivity? Do you wake up with pain in your head, neck, or shoulders? Does your jaw hurt when you open and close your mouth? 

All these symptoms may be related to a chronic teeth grinding or clenching habit called bruxism. But in many cases, your dentist can treat teeth grinding in Woodinville, WA, ...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), a national health observance day that highlights the importance of good oral health for kids.

As an adult, if you have a toothache, you may be uncomfortable and out of sorts. But you don’t worry too much because you can pick up a phone and call your dentistry team at our Woodinville, ...

Part of getting a new dental crown involves wearing a temporary to protect your tooth until the final restoration is ready. After your dentist prepares your tooth and takes impressions, they send your case to a custom dental lab where skilled technicians produce a crown that is durable, fits well and blends beautifully with your smile.

Occasionally, however, the temporary ...

Dentistry has a come a long way in the past few decades, giving us more and more options for solving common problems like tooth loss. Today you can choose from a bridge, dental implant, or comfortable, natural-looking dentures to restore function and appearance.

Choosing the Right Solution for You

There are no solutions in dentistry that work for all people all ...

Like most people, when you hear the words “root canal,” your first reaction is probably dread.

But the days of uncomfortable, lengthy, drawn-out procedures passed years ago, and it’s time to see root canals in Woodinville, WA, for what they are – an essential treatment that provides immediate relief and is needed to save a tooth from extraction.

What Is a ...

Most adults who choose Invisalign do so because they want to straighten crooked teeth but don’t need or want to commit to metal braces to do the job. That’s why Invisalign is a perfect orthodontic solution for many adults with mild to moderate tooth misalignment.

Aside from a more balanced and harmonious smile, however, there are numerous benefits to Invisalign ...

If asked which childhood disease is most common, one might guess asthma, hay fever, or the common cold.

So you might be surprised to learn that kids are five times more likely to get cavities than they are asthma or hay fever. Estimates say that 42 percent of kids between ages 2 and 11 have had cavities in their baby ...

Dental enamel is durable, but it is not indestructible. As you age, daily wear and tear take their toll and leave behind esthetic problems like chipped, stained, and worn teeth that make you look older than your years.

Cosmetic dentistry offers numerous options, but unfortunately, many older adults feel that the time for a bright, beautiful smile has passed them ...

Are you preparing for a major life event like a wedding or reunion and want your smile to make a great impression? Or maybe you just want to see a more attractive smile when you look in the mirror every day. In either case, cosmetic dentistry offers a wealth of the solutions to fit your needs.

Today, thanks to advances ...

Are you getting ready for a big event like a wedding or reunion and want to be able to show off a confident smile in all the pictures? Or maybe you would like to improve your smile because you feel it would help your chances for career success.

You don’t necessarily need a reason to want a better smile because ...

Are you thinking about investing in a better, straighter smile? There was never a better time to do it; advances in dental materials and technology offer orthodontic options like Invisalign that get the job done comfortably, efficiently, and with a minimum of disruption to your life.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a popular adult orthodontic option that has improved millions of ...

Missing one or more teeth is more than just an esthetic issue. Although people might make judgments about you because of your missing teeth, this might be something you are willing to overlook. But the problem with missing even one tooth is that you are putting the health of the rest of your teeth at risk.

When there is a space ...

Plenty of adults suffer from dental anxiety, so it’s no surprise that there are children out there who also have an innate fear of the dentist. Because dental visits are essential to protecting the oral health of your kids, it’s important that you address this issue rather than just avoiding trips to the dentist.

Here are some recommendations from your Woodinville, ...

The best way to get yourself ready for a dental emergency is to prepare yourself ahead of time. This will help you keep a clear head while you take the right steps to save your tooth (or teeth) and to avoid wasting any time.

Of course, if you have an emergency in Woodinville, you should have the number of an emergency ...

If you are missing teeth, you might have already conducted research. You may have discovered that dentures are the most common way for people to replace missing teeth, especially if they are entirely edentulous (missing all their teeth). If the idea of dentures is not appealing, you might also be considering dental implants.

Before you make a final decision, it’s a ...

Many people who are missing one or more teeth are opting to get dental implants as tooth replacements. At Woodin Creek Dental, we believe that the more you know about this and other dental procedures, the better you will feel about undergoing treatment.

If you are a Woodinville, WA patient considering dental implants, let’s take a look at what you might ...

Dental crowns are a common dental treatment. At Woodin Creek Dental in Woodinville, WA, we place plenty of these tooth-shaped “caps” over a prepared tooth structure to restore the size, shape, and appearance of a damaged tooth.

These permanent structures are stable, but if you want your dental crown to last as long as possible, it’s a good idea to take ...

If you are missing a tooth, you probably already feel self-conscious about it. People might even make unfair judgments about you if your smile has a gap in it, particularly near the front of your mouth. Another concern you might not be aware of is that having one missing tooth can often lead to the loss of more teeth.

It’s important ...

Anyone facing the loss of one or more teeth finds the idea distressing. But there are options available that will ensure your self-confidence doesn’t need to take a hit. Dental implants are widely considered the best solution for replacing missing teeth. If you are considering dental implants in the Woodinville, WA area, you might be wondering about the procedure.

In ...

When is the last time you swapped out your old toothbrush for a new one? If it’s been a while, you might want to head out immediately and buy a new one. According to a blog posted by the New Zealand Herald, the toothbrush you’ve been putting into your mouth every day is probably pretty gross. It lists the ...

Is Xylitol Really the Ultimate in tooth Decay Prevention?

The effectiveness of Xylitol products (such as gum and candy), in preventing tooth decay, has now been commonly accepted by the public. Very often I get patients telling me "I should never again get a cavity because I chew Xylitol gum." But how effective is Xylitol at preventing decay?

The purpose of this month's post is to talk in depth about a commonly misunderstood procedure, the Root Canal!

1) "When you do a root canal on my tooth, I will be left with a dead tooth, right?" 

This belief about a "dead tooth" resulting from a root canal is a very common belief. However, it is not true. According to ...

One common question we get asked is whether or not we see kids. The answer is yes! We love to see kids. We see kids of all ages. Our approach towards kids in general is to make the experience fun and not scary. We have several ways of doing this, for younger kids, after their appointment, they get to ...

In the last blog, we discussed how dental insurance works and how the benefits provided by dental insurance are sometimes not adequate in dealing with the dental problems. Getting good quality Dental care is further complicated by the rising healthcare cost. In light of these facts, it is becoming more and more important to learn about ways to save ...

Welcome back friends, this would be an eagerly awaited continuation of my previous blog on teeth whitening. Today, I will shed some light in the various techniques used in this process…

Let’s start with the basics, as many of you would already know, for any whitening system to be effective, apart from your dentist’s expertise, it needs time, ...

What are some of the types of orthodontic procedures we offer here at Woodin Creek Dental?
6 Month Braces ("Powerprox"): Many adults love this. As the name implies, patients are in braces for an average of 6 months. The purpose of this is a cosmetic correction in order to give the patient the appearance of a great smile. The ...

William Rounseville Alger (1822-1905) once said “Even pearls are dark before the whiteness of his teeth.” Sure that must be some white teeth there. The history of dental care goes way back in history, it was recently reported in a reputed newspaper, that our ancestors around 3000B.C used something known as “chew sticks” to maintain dental health and whiten their ...

NO INSURANCE? WE GOT YOU COVERED!

Our philosophy at Woodin Creek Dental is to not let money be an obstacle for you when it comes to obtaining the quality dental care that you deserve. Our practice is in-network with most of the insurance and PPO and we offer several affordable payment options too.  If you do not have dental insurance, ...

At Woodin Creek Dental, we are pleased to announce the opening of our state of the art new dental practice in Woodinville. We are here to serve the people of Woodinville and surrounding areas of Bothell, Kirkland, Redmond and Bellevue. Our goal at Woodin Creek Dental is to be your dental office for all of your dental needs and ...

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