Hey everyone! My name is Todd Lawson, and I am a dentist in Bellevue, Washington. If you are watching this video now, you are either on my Facebook page, YouTube page or even my website. The idea I have here is to start posting more videos letting you all to get to know me a…
Many first time parents or those who have just had a child are unsure about when the appropriate age is to begin taking their children to a family Bellevue dentist. The common misconception is they do not need to bring in their children until they develop all of their baby teeth. This is not the…
Every child dreads getting braces. You are stuck with this wire mouth for three to five years forced to deal with all the inconveniences that come attached. Whether it is awkward pictures or food constantly getting stuck in your teeth, braces can come with a lot of hassles. There are other ways, however, to get…
For a working adult, coffee, tea, and wine may be some of the drinks that help a person survive the day. However, they can each contribute to damaging effects on your teeth. Your local Bellevue dentist has listed some examples of how beverages like those mentioned above affect your teeth, and more importantly, your smile.
Are you searching for comprehensive dental care in Bellevue, WA? A beautiful, healthy smile is not only an incredible asset to have but also an essential part of you and your family’s health. More and more studies are reporting that the mouth is a window to the rest of your body and that good oral…
Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Care Month? The annual observance, which began as a one-day event in 1941, was expanded to a week-long event in the 1950s by The American Dental Association (ADA) and subsequently extended to an entire month in 1981. Since 1941, the observance has grown from being held…
Did you know that the ancient Egyptians were interested in dental care? In fact, there might be a thing or two we could learn from how this ancient civilization cared for their teeth. Back in 2003, curators at a Vietnamese museum made an interesting discovery: the world’s oldest formula for toothpaste. This ancient toothpaste, which…
Have you ever wondered about the history of cosmetic dentistry? Visiting a cosmetic dentist today is a lot like spending a day at the spa, at least when compared to dental care thousands of years ago. Most people would assume that dental care techniques aimed at perfecting your smile would be a modern invention, but…
It’s a well-known fact that as you age the risk for health problems increase. What’s more, many people don’t realize that this is also true for dental health. As you get older, the everyday wear and tear from all that chewing, grinding and biting begins to wear away the hard, outer layer of your teeth…
Do you suffer from missing, cracked or broken teeth? Dental implants provide an alternative for patients in need of dental restoration, dentures or bridges. Dental implants can also improve a patient’s overall oral health. This is because empty tooth sockets can cause both the bone and gums to deteriorate over time. In this article we’ll…