Should I Get My Teeth Whitened?

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At our Seattle dental practice, Ballard Dental Arts, we view your smile as a canvas for artistic transformation. Beyond prioritizing your dental health, we also strive to enhance the aesthetic beauty of your smile, ultimately boosting your self-esteem. Our doctors’ artistic flair and extensive experience, we skillfully utilize treatments like Teeth Whitening or Veneers to … Read more

Do You Need to Go to the Dentist Every Six Months? Debunking the Myth with Ballard Dental Arts

Ballard dentist in Seattle teeth whitening

Exploring the myth of going to the dentist every six months Visiting the dentist is a topic that often evokes mixed feelings among individuals. While some people diligently adhere to the recommendation of scheduling dental appointments every six months, others question the necessity of such frequent visits. Ballard Dental Arts, a dental clinic committed to … Read more

Tips for Keeping Teeth Healthy Longer

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Thanks to advancements in medical technology, we’re living longer than we ever have. By 2030 the entire Baby Boom generation will be 65 or older, and this age group will account for 20 percent of the population. As we age, it is important to be prepared for the oral health issues that may present themselves. … Read more

Autoimmune Series: Oral Health Impact of Psoriasis

Psorisasis and oral health

Exploring the Oral Health Impact of psoriasis. This month we’re going to focus on a more well known autoimmune disease that affects 8 million Americans and more than 125 million individuals across the world; psoriasis. Psoriasis is the result of skin cells reproducing too quickly as a result of the immune response.  When the body … Read more

Tips for Tooth Whitening

Teeth whitening in office and take-home kits

Summer is upon us and many people are starting to think about whitening their teeth. Although there are certain considerations to be made, almost anyone can whiten their teeth. We have several different options here at Ballard Dental Arts. This month we’ll focus on those options and the safety of tooth whitening. Is it safe … Read more

Autoimmune Series: Oral Health Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rhumatoid Arthritis and oral health

Exploring the Oral Health Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis We’re kicking off a new blog series here at Ballard Dental Arts! For the rest of 2019, we will be highlighting different autoimmune diseases bimonthly and discussing their impacts on oral health, and vice versa. Autoimmune diseases are wide ranging diseases that affect many systems of the … Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Choose Dental Implants

Dental implants and full mouth restorations, Ballard Dental Art in Seattle

Teeth require extraction usually for one of two reasons; either due to extensive decay or due to bone loss resulting from periodontal disease. Since nearly half of our adult population struggles with periodontal disease, it’s not surprising that nearly 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Combined with the fact that about 40 … Read more

The Truth: Oral Health Effects of Methamphetamine

The Truth about Methamphetamines and Oral Health

Looking at the oral health effects of Methamphetamine This month we’re focusing on a difficult subject; drug addiction. It’s heartbreaking to hear the rising rates of drug addiction in our country and even worse to hear a loved one struggling with addiction. As dental professionals, we are trained to look for oral signs of drug … Read more

The Mouth to Heart Relationship: Oral Health & Heart Awareness

The Mouth to Heart Relationship

Oral Health and Heart Awareness in February Many people think of hearts and Valentine’s Day when you mention February. In the medical/dental world, we think about American Heart awareness month. You’ve heard us say time and again that oral health is linked to overall health. Most individuals treat their mouth separately from the rest of … Read more