Author Archives: Ted Haines DDS - Cosmetic Dentist Snohomish WA

Drinks with Hidden Sugars and Oral Health – Snohomish, WA

Juice Drinks vs. Teeth It is important to consume adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables. These food groups provide vital nutrients that allow your body to function at its best. Multiple studies have shown that orange juice, lemon juice and … Continue reading

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Preventing Periodontal Disease – Snohomish, WA

The Dr. Ted Haines in Snohomish would like to give you some advice on preventing periodontal disease. Did you know it only takes 24 hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)? Daily … Continue reading

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How Pregnancy Affects Dental Health – Snohomish, WA

Dr. Haines of Snohomish, WA understands that pregnancy puts womens’ bodies through a lot of changes, however most women are unaware of the fact that pregnancy can affect their dental health as well. Most changes are associated with a surge … Continue reading

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Dramatically Change your Smile with Minimally Invasive Veneers – Snohomish, WA

Dr. Ted Haines knows that not all patients need severe changes to their smile therefore, procedures such as minimally invasive veneers can make a huge difference without damaging existing teeth structure.  Minimally invasive veneers are thin ceramic veneers that cover … Continue reading

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Inlays and Onlays – Snohomish, WA

Inlays and onlays are indirect dental restorations that reinforce an existing tooth that is too damaged to support a filling, but not damaged enough to require a crown. Inlays and onlays are known as indirect fillings because unlike a standard … Continue reading

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Invisible Braces – Invisalign – Snohomish, WA

Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten teeth using a series of custom-made, nearly undetectable aligners. Whether your teeth are crowded, too far apart or have shifted, Invisalign may be right for you. Upon an initial examination, Dr. Haines will … Continue reading

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Bonding for Chipped and Broken Teeth – Snohomish, WA

Bonding is a great way for you to regain confidence in your smile if you have chipped or broken one (or more) of your teeth. Bonding is a process of directly applying a tooth-colored composite to your tooth. Once the … Continue reading

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Dental Implants Replace Missing Teeth

Missing Teeth/ Implant Solutions Dental implants enable dentists to create healthy, attractive smiles in an innovative way. Implants are used to replace one or more missing teeth, and are another alternative to conventional bridges and dentures. In essence, dental implants … Continue reading

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Teeth Whitening Tray and Gel – Snohomish WA

For a more natural progression of whitening, Dr. Haines may recommend a professional-grade gel and tray whitening system. Dr. Haines’ customized whitening trays are molded to fit your mouth perfectly, so that the whitening solution can fill in the area … Continue reading

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Porcelain Veneers are Great for Chipped or Discolored Teeth

Porcelain Veneers can change the shape, color, length, or width of your teeth. Veneers are a thin, semi-translucent laminate permanently bonded to your teeth. While they are not suitable for every patient, veneers are the most aesthetic alternative for a … Continue reading

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