Living in Seattle, we love our coffee and black/green tea! Unfortunately particles from these drinks cling to enamel and lead to blackening stain. Additionally, many people suffer from the embarrassing condition known as bad breath, or halitosis. It's most unpleasant in social situations and the workplace. Halitosis can worsen with time and age, poor [...]
Summer time is down time for a lot of folks, taking advantage of the beautiful weather before school starts. Also a great time to bring the kids and spouse in for their 6-month check-up and dental cleaning... before the fall and winter rushes kick in. It's good "me-time"... checking off that "to-do list" [...]
Dr. Furman attended a life-saving training seminar to understand the risks that diabetes, sleep apnea/ snoring, acid reflux, and cardiovascular disease can have on a patient's overall health. This learning session featured presentations from world-renowned epidemiologists and dental health professionals with over 30 years of experience studying the mouth as a gateway to the body. How many [...]
Having dental insurance can be a wonderful thing for patients who need to take care of dental issues. And for families with children! Usually a check-up and a cleaning is FREE with insurance because it is a benefit covered at 100%. Some cases are even more important: patients who need dental caps (crowns), root [...]
Before and After We had a walk-in emergency patient that took a spill over the weekend playing sports. She broke her front veneers (porcelain caps) on the edges, and had black scratch marks embedded in the porcelain. Unable to smile due to embarrassment, I thought of a way to gain her confidence [...]
All Smiles Family Dentistry uses the latest technology and tooth-colored, mercury-free dental composite resin to give you beautiful fillings for a natural smile. One of our patients shared research with us on mercury vapors released in the mouth from dark, amalgam silver fillings. It was shocking to see that video conducted by a team of scientists. While silver fillings can [...]
We have come to find that most patients request Saturday dental appointments and we understand this need. That's why we are so happy to be available to you on the weekends. The majority of dental offices are open Monday-Thursday during working hours 9-5, closed at lunch, which eliminates flexible windows for working adults or busy [...]
What happens when your bite feels off and it is difficult to correct? How do we address patient concerns and restore their form and function in a straightforward way? There is no easy answer. The first step is taking study models to understand how the patient is biting down and where the trigger points are. [...]
welcome! A dental exam is recommended for adults, kids and teens. If your teenager is thinking about getting braces or is currently wearing braces, a professional cleaning can dramatically impact their teeth and gums: remove plaque/bacteria and eliminate bleeding of the gums. Our assistants, hygienist and dentist put a lot of [...]
"In my free time I enjoy doing something creative. It helps me relax and unwind!" -Dr. Ilona Furman Acrylic, by Dr. F Acrylic, by Dr. F Glass fusion, vases by Dr. F Inspired by the Big Island, Watercolor by Dr. F More [...]
