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Comprehensive Exam

Your exam will include:

• Digital x-rays
• Panoramic x-ray (to assess bone health, TMJ problems, tumors, cysts, abscesses, or impacted teeth)
• Complete head and neck examination (feel for any "lumps and bumps, check the TMJ function and check the general health of your oral tissues)
• The Doctor checking your orthodontic alignment
• Checking your teeth for wear, fractures, decay
• Checking for any broken or leaking restorations

Treatment for Gum Disease

Your gum disease treatment will depend on several factors, including your personal health history and the stage of your gum disease. This page covers:

• Professional Cleaning
• Deep Cleaning - Scaling and Root Planing
• Periodontal Surgery
• Bone Graft Surgery and Guided Tissue Regeneration
• Keeping your teeth and gums healthy after treatment

Airflow by EMS

During your dental cleaning, the hygienist might use another instrument to clean your teeth called Airflow by EMS.

The Airflow dental machine offers a gentle yet effective cleaning experience, removing plaque, stains, and soft deposits without harming teeth or gums, making it a good option for sensitive teeth and dental restorations.

Some of its benefits include:

Gentle and Comfortable Cleaning:

Minimally Invasive:

Airflow technology uses a stream of air, water, and fine powder, avoiding direct contact with teeth and gums, which reduces discomfort and is ideal for patients with sensitive teeth or dental anxiety.
Comfortable for Sensitive Teeth:

The system can be adjusted to use warm water, further enhancing comfort for patients with sensitive teeth.
Safe for Dental Restorations:

Airflow is safe for cleaning dental restorations like implants, crowns, veneers, and bridges, as it is gentle on these surfaces.

Effective Stain and Plaque Removal:

Removes Surface Stains:

Airflow effectively removes stains caused by coffee, tea, tobacco, and red wine, leading to a brighter and cleaner smile.
Removes Plaque and Biofilm:

The system efficiently removes plaque and dental biofilm, contributing to better oral health and preventing gum disease and tooth decay.
Reaches Difficult Areas:

Airflow can reach areas that are difficult to clean with traditional methods, like between teeth and along the gumline.
Faster Cleaning:

Airflow can significantly reduce the time needed for dental cleaning compared to traditional methods.

Other Benefits:

Promotes Overall Oral Health:

By removing plaque and stains, Airflow helps prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and other oral health problems.
Enhances Whitening Procedures:

Airflow can be used before professional teeth whitening to remove surface stains and improve the effectiveness of the whitening treatment.
Good for Orthodontic Maintenance:

Airflow can be used to clean braces and dental implants, ensuring patient comfort and hygiene.
Pain-Free Experience:

Many patients find the Airflow treatment pain-free, a significant advantage over the discomfort often associated with traditional scaling.

Digital X-rays

For digital x-rays, you will have a sensor inserted into your mouth as with traditional x-rays. However, that is where the similarities stop.

With digital x-rays you will:
• Be exposed to much less radiation (up to 90% less)
• Result in faster dental appointments (no waiting for film to be developed)
• Be more environmentally friendly (no physical film is produced and thus there's nothing to discard in the future)
• Be easy to transfer to other dentist and specialists (a digital file is produced and in turn can be emailed)

Ultrasonic Cleanings

Scaling and root planning are when your teeth are scraped and cleaned of tartar build up. This is necessary for healthy teeth and gums.

Typically, this is done by hand with metal instruments. However, we also utilize an ultrasonic scaler to clean your teeth. This device, instead of using metal instruments, sends an ultrasonic vibration to blast off tartar and dental calculus.

Ultrasonic cleaning should be used for large deposits of dental calculus and then followed up manually removing the remaining smaller deposits. This will leave your teeth very clean and you will be able to feel the smoothness of your teeth. Some of the benefits are:

- This state-of-the-art ultrasonic dental cleaning method cuts down on the time it takes for scaling and root planing by removing more dental calculus at once.

- It's effective in limiting the progression of the early stages of gum disease.

- This powerful method can reduce the appearance tooth stains

Dental Sealants

Our teeth are covered with a sticky film of bacteria, called plaque (sounds like PLAK). When we eat or drink anything that contains sugar-such as cookies, candy, soda, juice, or sports drinks-bacteria turn the sugar into acids that can attack tooth enamel. Over time, these attacks may cause tooth decay, or cavities. The good news is that there is a way to protect teeth and prevent decay: dental sealants.

Mouth Guard

Excessive teeth grinding is known as bruxism. According to the National Sleep Foundation, bruxism affects about 8% of adults. There are two types of bruxism, sleep and awake. Sleep or night teeth grinding is fairly common in adults and may result in chipped teeth, morning headaches, earaches, and Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD). If you suffer from night teeth grinding you may get relief from a properly fitted night mouth guard. Schedule an appointment with us to evaluate your situation.

Fluoride Varnish

Fluoride varnish is made with a mineral (fluoride) that can strengthen tooth enamel. It is applied to the teeth by a dental professional to help prevent tooth decay or keep the decay from getting worse.

The fluoride varnish is brushed on each tooth with a small brush. At first, it is sticky and then hardens quickly. This procedure does not hurt and is a safe product that is a good solution for children.

Prescription Toothpaste

Fluoride is used to prevent tooth decay and is available in many over-the-counter types of toothpaste. Prescription fluoride toothpaste contains a higher concentration of fluoride (5000 parts per million). This is the maximum strength available and it plays an important role in preventing and controlling dental caries (cavities).

Visit Us

Issaquah Dental Health

6520 226th Pl SE Ste 200 Issaquah, WA 98027

Phone: (425) 392-1010

Fax: (425) 392-1886

Monday: 7:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday: Appointment Only

Saturday: Appointment Only

From Eastbound I-90: Take exit 17 and turn left on Front Street N. Front Street N becomes E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE. Turn Left on SE 64th Pl, into the Meadow Creek Office Park. Take the first left onto 226th Pl. SE. 6520 226th Pl. SE is on the left.

From Westbound I-90: Take the Front St/E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE Exit 17. Turn right onto E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE. Turn Left on SE 64th Pl, into the Meadow Creek Office Park. Take the first left onto 226th Pl. SE. 6520 226th Pl. SE is on the left.