Clean toothbrushes

Clean Toothbrush

Clean Toothbrush Dentist in Vancouver WA Many patients believe that they should sterilize their toothbrush. Many of them put it in a microwave, boil it or soak it in mouthwash or effervescent denture cleaner, throw it in the dishwasher, freeze it, and so on. However, none of this is necessary and it is much more

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An oral surgeon

Oral Surgeon FAQ

Oral Surgeon Dentist in Vancouver WA An oral surgeon, also known as oral and maxillofacial surgeon is unique among dental specialists in a number of ways. After completing four years of dental school, they go on to spend another four years in a hospital-based residency program for surgery. There, they are trained alongside other medical

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Dental braces - a common orthodontic procedure

Orthodontist FAQs

Orthodontist Dentist in Vancouver WA What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an orthodontist? Chances are, it’s braces. If you haven’t visited an orthodontic office (or a middle school) lately, you may be picturing the silvery metal brackets that run straight across an adolescent’s smile. However, orthodontists do much more

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Example of a procedure done by a prosthodontist.

Prosthodontist FAQ

Prosthodontist Dentist in Vancouver WA Prosthodontics is the dental specialty primarily concerned with the restoration and replacement of lost or damaged teeth. Sometimes called the “architects of the smile,” prosthodontists are highly trained specialists with a unique understanding of all the elements that go into a beautiful, functional and natural-looking smile—not just the teeth, but

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