October 12th, 2009 admin
Dr Timmerman strives to make the dental visit as comfortable as possible. Modern technology has made it so that even numbing the teeth can be a non-issue, since computerization has taken control. The key to truly pain free injections is The Wand®!
Dr Timmerman has a special pharmacy fabricate a gel that makes the initial injection pain free. The Wand® then takes over. The computer with the Wand® controls the rate of fluid introduced, so it is slower than the human hand can offer.
If the “freezing” of the teeth is done correctly, dental care is easy and almost pleasant. If you feel that your dental care is not as comfortable as you would like, call 206-241-5533!
Call Dr Timmerman today!
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October 12th, 2009 admin
Dr Timmerman practices in Tukwila, near the Westfield Shoppingtown Mall. Many patients living in Burien find that the convenience of shopping nearby makes Dr Timmerman’s location easier to use than offices near their home. Located between the Family Fun Center and the Starfire soccer complex (training grounds/home to the Seattle Sounders FC), and across the street from exit #1 onramp to interstate 405, convenience is not an issue.
Dr Timmerman is a general dentist that offers MORE than general dentistry. His family friendly practice also offers dental implants (both placement and restoration), TMJ care, smile makeovers/porcelain veneers, and extreme teeth whitening.
The modern technology used allows the dental care to be done quickly and comfortably (gone are the days when getting a crown or bridge takes 3 hours of your day!).
Call 206-241-5533 to find out how Dr Timmerman can help YOU!
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October 12th, 2009 admin
Dr Timmerman moved his practice from Renton to Tukwila in 2005 to make it easier to get in and out. Located between the Family Fun Center and the Starfire soccer complex (home to the Seattle Sounders FC), Dr Timmerman’s office is VERY easy to find. The parking lot is across the street from exit #1 from interstate 405!
Dr Timmerman is a general dentist that offers MORE than general dentistry. His family friendly practice also offers dental implants (both placement and restoration), TMJ care, smile makeovers/porcelain veneers, and extreme teeth whitening.
The modern technology used allows the dental care to be done quickly and comfortably (gone are the days when getting a crown or bridge takes 3 hours of your day!).
Call 206-241-5533 to find out how Dr Timmerman can help YOU!
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September 23rd, 2009 admin
Dental makeovers can be extreme, but they don’t always NEED to be. Often people are very satisfied with their teeth overall, but the edges of their teeth could use some attention. Enamel contouring does not require anesthesia, so even the most fearful patient can have this done.
Teeth contouring can be an affordable option when trying to improve a smile. In conjunction with Deep Bleaching, the final results can be amazing
Call 206-241-5533 to see what can be done with YOUR smile!
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September 23rd, 2009 admin
Dental implants have helped many people regain their confidence and health. Being able to chew food properly has many health benefits. People with dentures often are self conscious about them, fearing that they will come loose during a social function or speaking engagement.
Implants for denture stabilization are different than implants for replacing a missing tooth. They are a bit smaller in size and are designed to help stabilize a denture, not support a denture. They passively assist the denture, but patients report that their denture feels “solid” or “locked in”.
If you would like to know more about implants to stabilize your existing denture or implants to stabilize your future denture, call 206-241-5533 today!
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September 22nd, 2009 admin
There are many applications in dentistry for lasers. Lasers can be used to detect decay, they can be used to whiten teeth, they can be used to fight gum disease and they can be used to prepare teeth for restorations. By using different wavelengths and mediums, the results are less post operative pain and more predictable outcomes.
One of the greatest applications is when fighting gum disease. Since the laser light has an affinity for certain cells, the collateral damage is limited. Situations that in the past (or currently in a less progressive office) that would have required surgery are being treated non-surgically with great success. In cases of deep pockets, rather than remove tissue, pocket depths are reduced and become more manageable.
In most cases, the laser is so gentle, patients do no require getting numb!
If you would like to see if laser dentistry is for you, call 206-241-5533!
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September 21st, 2009 admin
Dr Timmerman doesn’t always treat multiple teeth when restoring a smile. Quite often it only takes a single tooth to be restored to get a smile “back on track”. But that can be a challenge. One of the greatest challenges (for all dentists) is to restore a single front tooth. Surface texture, if not done well, can be too smooth, so when the light interacts with the smile (like during a cocktail party or other social gathering) the appearance is less than desirable. Matching the color of one front tooth can be difficult, as the shade on one side of the tooth is often different than the other side. Material selection is important as well, since light reacts with different mediums in a variety of ways. Old fashioned crowns are made with a metal substructure that can block light and make a tooth look opaque and lifeless.
Here is an example of a single front tooth restored. Can YOU tell which is fake?
An enhanced smile does not always mean restoring multiple teeth, especially if one is satisfied with how everything looks in the first place! If you would like to know more, call 206-241-5533 today for a free consultation!
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September 20th, 2009 admin
Dr Timmerman believes that a comfortable visit is a happy visit. Some people just need a “little something” to make it all run smoothly, whether it is a gag reflex, a bad memory, or just simply… because.
Nitrous oxide is not something to simply toss around. It is a sedative hypnotic drug, meaning it might make you distracted by the office visit, but it won’t “put you out”. Once the visit is over, the gas dissipates quickly, allowing you to resume your life with little effect.
If you would like to know more, call 206-241-5533!
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September 15th, 2009 admin
It’s interesting. With all of the advancements and technological breakthroughs in dentistry, the focus has been on esthetics and mimicking nature. “Life-like” crowns have been the goal.
There is nothing wrong with that. But the materials themselves will always have a drawback or “acceptable risk”. Porcelains are layered, pressed from a solid material or milled from a block, but can chip or break. This doesn’t always happen, but it can.
Another material that has been around for a VERY long time is gold. A gold crown, while not “esthetic” will likely last much longer than the alternative. Gold crowns don’t chip. Gold crowns don’t break. The material is biocompatible (a fancy way of saying the body won’t reject it).
So if you are wanting a restoration that will last as long as possible (nothing lasts forever), consider gold. Some teeth are so far back that there is very little compelling reason to NOT place a gold crown. In some areas, gold is a sign of affluence, so you might even climb a social ladder…! (Just kidding…)
If you would like to know more, call 206-241-5533!
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September 9th, 2009 admin
Ask Dr Timmerman. Nobody likes the term “root canal”. Images of sadistic torture come to mind. But modern dentistry is different than what is seen in the movies. Quite often patients remark at the end of their appointment, “When do you start?” or even more common, “That’s IT?”
When you have a toothache, you NEED a dentist. But what exactly IS a root canal? For lack of a better description, it is simply cleaning out the center of the tooth of all infection and replacing the space with a biocompatible (body likes it) material for strength. Out with the bad, in with the good.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a toothache, call 206-241-5533 and let us help!
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