Diagnostic

• Oral Cancer Screening

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  The first line of defense against gum disease is a unique type of cleaning called “scaling and root planing.” In this procedure, an ultrasonic cleaning device is used to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth where regular cleaning devices can't reach: under the gum line, on the tooth, and around the root. Then, the rough surface of the tooth and the root are smoothed out (planed). This provides a healthy, clean surface that makes it easier for the gum tissue to reattach to the tooth.
• Fluoride Treatment
  Your child should visit the dentist every six months for regular dental cleanings and checkups. We recommend fluoride treatments twice a year along with cleanings to keep teeth their strongest. Tooth sealants are also recommended because they "seal" the deep grooves in your child's teeth, preventing decay from forming in these hard-to-reach areas. Sealants last for several years, but will be monitored at your child's regular checkups.
• Dental Sealants

Restorative

• Fillings
• Veneers
• Crowns
  Dr. Chad Merkel completed his undergraduate studies at Western Washington University, then enrolled at the University of Washington to study dentistry. In the years since graduating, he’s had the pleasure of helping patients achieve greater health and confidence through exceptional care. He’s also received advanced training in creation and placement of one-visit CEREC® crowns.
• Bridges

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Endodontic therapy, also known as a root canal, is a relatively painless treatment which aims at clearing infection as well as protecting the tooth from subsequent infections.

Periodontics

• Periodontal Surgery
  If the tissue or bone surrounding your teeth is too damaged to be repaired with non-surgical treatment, several surgical procedures are available to prevent severe damage and to restore a healthy smile. We will recommend the procedure that is best suited to the condition of your teeth and gums. Following is a list of common types of periodontal surgery...
• Deep Cleaning

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Implants are versatile. If you are only missing one tooth, one implant plus one replacement tooth will do the trick. If you are missing several teeth in a row, a few strategically placed implants can support a permanent bridge (a set of replacement teeth). Similarly, if you have lost all of your teeth, a full bridge or full denture can be permanently fixed in your mouth with a strategic number of implants.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  People are living longer than ever, and while regular brushing, flossing, and checkups allow many of us to maintain our natural smiles for a lifetime, sometimes our teeth just can't keep up. If you've lost a tooth (or a few teeth) due to injury or disease, dental implants can rejuvenate both your smile and your oral health.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Flap Surgery
  During pocket reduction procedures (also known as “flap surgery”), we fold back the gum tissue and remove the bacteria hiding underneath, as well as the hardened plaque and tartar that have collected. We may also remove any tissue that is too damaged to survive. We then sew the healthy tissue back into place. Now that the tooth and root are free of bacteria, plaque, and tartar, and the pockets have been reduced, the gums can reattach to the teeth.
• Tooth Extractions
• Bone Grafting
  Autogenous Bone Grafting: Occasionally, the ideal areas for dental implants do not have sufficient bone quantity to support the implants. In these cases, it is often necessary to “borrow” bone from another area of your mouth and graft it into the deficient area. Often, the area of choice is from the chin or in the back of the jaw where your wisdom teeth used to be.

Orthodontics

• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Our detailed preventive and cosmetic care includes dental fillings, Invisalign® clear aligners, dental cleaning, cosmetic dentistry, oral cancer screenings, pediatric dentistry, and CEREC® single-visit dental crowns.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  There are many products and techniques available for patients who want to achieve a brighter smile, and with so many options available, it can be difficult to choose the method that is right for you. The best way to begin any teeth-whitening regimen is to schedule an appointment and talk to your doctor about the differences between in-office professional whitening and at-home whitening.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Let us help you achieve your smile goals! Cosmetic dentistry is different from general dental care; it is both an art and science. By providing cosmetic dental care, your dentist is able to offer smile enhancement, restoration, and maintenance treatments for optimal dental health. Using cutting-edge techniques and advanced materials, our office proudly offers you a beautiful, natural smile and all the benefits that come with it.
• General Dentistry
  In addition to our focus on your needs, our Issaquah dental office is a leader in the cosmetic and general dentistry field. We love nothing more than to show our patients how cosmetic dentistry is able to benefit them and discuss all the different treatment options we have available.