Dental Blog

Before your first visit, you might want to have a bit of an understanding of what a prosthodontist is, and what makes them different than a ‘regular’ dentist! According to the American Dental Association, prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.

The beautiful city of Bellevue is the fifth largest city in Washington, and is located just ten miles east of Seattle. Known as ‘city in a park’, Bellevue is also the home of Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center.

Dental bridges are a common service provided here at Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center. A bridge is often used to replace missing teeth, help maintain the shape of your face, and alleviate stress on your bite.

Let’s start with the basics. What is prosthodontics, and what exactly is a prosthodontist? Well, according to the American Dental Association, prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.

A new, beautiful smile in just one day! Maintain optimal oral function and aesthetics with All-on-4™ same-day teeth replacement. Using state-of-the-art technology, All-on-4 treatment replaces traditional dentures, which can be uncomfortable, inconvenient, and poorly fitted.

Dental crowns are a cosmetic restoration used to strengthen a tooth or improve its shape. They are most often used for teeth that are broken, worn, or partially destroyed by tooth decay. Though we use the most advanced technologies at Washington State Prosthodontics and our doctors are some of the most knowledgeable in Bellevue, we love sharing the history of dental crowns with our patients and showing them just how far dentistry and prosthodontics have come.

The Holidays are here and if you’re anything like us, you just might be scrambling to complete your holiday shopping! Avoid the crowded stores and long delivery times, and gift your loved ones with a professional teeth whitening from Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center for the holidays!

You know when you visit the dentist and have to bite down on trays of goop for impressions of your teeth? You have to sit in the chair for what seems like eternity, trying to breathe while also managing your saliva so you don’t drool all over yourself? Digital CT imaging is essentially an advanced and efficient way to replace that process.

Looking for a prosthodontist for your cosmetic dentistry needs? Look no further, you can find the best Bellevue prosthodontist at Washington State Prosthodontics and Dental Implant Center. Our mission is to rebuild smiles and revitalize lives. Dr. Russell Johnson and Dr. Michael Johnson truly love the challenge of rebuilding the damaged dentition.

Good candidates for dental implants are usually older individuals whose jawbone and healthy gums have ceased to grow. Although, for a dental implant, you should have adequate bone to hold the implants. However, you can still be a good implant candidate even if you have lost your jawbone.