Dr. Tina’s Articles

When we resumed dental care at Smile Studios in Redmond, we immediately observed that many patients’ gums were more inflamed than at their last visit.  We also had an increased number of patients complaining of bad breath and bleeding gums.  Our initial thought was that many of our patients were overdue for their cleaning visit, and we […]

Have you ever wished you could change the way your teeth looked?Maybe you’d want them to be whiter, straighter, or less crowded?Maybe you wish you’d had the opportunity to straighten your smile as a teen. Or maybe, if you’re like many of our Invisalign patients, you did have braces. But you lost your retainers and […]

How Do Dentists fix a CAVITY and what are DENTAL FILLINGS? You may fear the dentist office because you are afraid to hear the dreaded words: “you have a cavity.”  You know the dentist will then recommend a filling to fix the cavity. But, do you really know it means to have a cavity, or […]

A whiter smile will help give you confidence for your next date or Zoom meeting!  The dental team at Smile Studios in Redmond can help you achieve the smile of your dreams. One of the most popular products we offer includes convenient take-home whitening trays. Many patients choose this option to help maintain teeth whitening after they have […]

Becoming a parent is overwhelming in so many ways.  It’s exciting, nerve-wracking, rewarding, and exhausting all at once.  No matter how many books you read or how much advice you’re given, you’re never quite prepared for the journey of parenthood. Between feeding baby, changing diapers, and cleaning up, baby’s dental health may be overlooked. When […]

Have you experienced an occasional twinge of sensitivity while you were enjoying ice cream or drinking ice-cold water? We at Smile Studios in Redmond, WA want to assure you that this sensitivity is benign; extreme cold can trigger the nerve endings in your teeth to give you the “brain freeze” sensation.  However, if you have tooth sensitivity […]

What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer affects over 40,000 patients a year. Oral Cancer may involve any part of the mouth (soft tissue of the oral cavity, tongue, cheeks, tonsils, throat, or any other part of the mouth). Though it may affect anyone, risk factors that increase one’s likelihood of oral cancer include: smoking, use […]

Is Fluoride Toothpaste Safe?  Are “Natural” Toothpastes Effective? The dental aisle at the drugstore or grocery store can be overwhelming, even for a dentist! There must be 30-40 types of traditional toothpaste to choose from and several “natural” fluoride-free toothpaste. So which type – fluoride or “natural” – is more beneficial? And is fluoride toothpaste […]

Many people choose veneers to cover severely discolored, chipped, worn down, or misshapen teeth, or to cover gaps between teeth. Veneers are made of thin shells of porcelain or composite resin that are perfectly fitted over your natural teeth, giving a beautiful aesthetic look to your smile. Given that they arepermanent, its important you understand […]