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Have you been diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD)? You’ve come to the right place. Kingsgate Dental offers several solutions to overcome TMJ disorder. Dr. Ann Kelley and the team have helped many patients in Kirkland, Washington, find relief for headaches, jaw pain, and other TMJ-related symptoms using customized nightguards and other treatments. What is […]

Teeth are meant to bite and chew food every day of your life. However, if you have a bad habit of grinding teeth, it can have grave consequences for your smile. Chronic teeth grinding and clenching, technically called bruxism, can cause premature tooth wear, headaches, and other unpleasant symptoms. At Kingsgate Dental, Dr. Ann Kelley […]

A dental crown is an appliance shaped and colored like your tooth to restore its aesthetics, shape, strength, and size. A dental crown envelops the entire tooth to restore its function, while a dental bridge “sits” in the area without teeth to complete your smile. Dental bridges are affixed by securing crowns on the abutment […]

Do you feel self-conscious about your smile because of some cosmetic issue such as discoloration, a chip or crack, or some other imperfection? Finding a dentist providing cosmetic dentistry services is one way to restore that confidence. Dr. Ann Kelley and the team at Kingsgate Dental in Kirkland, Washington, offer various cosmetic dental treatments, including […]

It is time for your family to see the dentist, so you have to schedule an appointment at one dentist for the adults and separately at a pediatric dentist for the children in the family. Now that appointments are made, you have to coordinate how everybody will get to their appointments, which may be on […]

Have you ever been out with friends or family and noticed that your smile is not the brightest compared to others? If so, there is nothing to worry about. In today’s world, it is very common to improve your smile’s appearance through cosmetic dental procedures like professional teeth whitening, as offered by Dr. Ann Kelley […]

Teeth — no matter how strong they are — can suffer irreparable decay or damage. People commonly lose or miss teeth for several reasons, including injury, gum disease, cavities, and genetics. Fortunately, dentures provide a cost-effective option to fill mouth gaps for a beautiful, functional smile.  Although dentures have undergone a dramatic transformation to improve […]

When you have headaches, the last place you hope to find relief is in a dentist’s office. However, if your headache is TMJ-related, you’ll be surprised your dentist may be the best-placed medical practitioner to manage your pain. A TMJ dentist like Dr. Ann Kelley at Kingsgate Dental in Kirkland, Washington, has the skills and […]

Your enamel is the strongest substance in your body, but it can suffer damage over time. Factors like dental trauma, cavities, and an acidic environment can erode or damage your enamel. More importantly, dental damage diminishes your ability to eat the foods you love and results in pain and sensitivity.   When your tooth damage […]

For over a century, dentists have used amalgam dental fillings to treat cavities and tooth decay, with over 90 million Americans having these metal fillings. You’d hope something this popular should be completely safe. But you’re mistaken. Amalgam fillings are made from a mixture of metals, with 50% being mercury — a highly poisonous neurotoxin […]

Imagine what could happen if you lost one or two teeth. Eating, smiling, talking, and cleaning your teeth could be affected. When participating in your favorite sport, a knock or fall is all it takes to damage your smile.  Dental injuries shouldn’t discourage you from showing your potential in the field of play. Kingsgate Dental […]

We’ve all been here — you look in the mirror and wish something could change about your smile. Perhaps, you don’t like the chips and rugged edges of your teeth. Or it could be the uneven gaps creating disharmony in your smile. If you feel insecure about your teeth, cosmetic dentistry in Kirkland, Washington, can […]

People around the world love having a beautiful smile, and if you live in Kirkland, Washington, you know the value of a smile that makes you confident. If you have one or more damaged teeth, you should address this issue immediately and consider dental crowns at Kingsgate Dental.  Different Types of Dental Crowns  Traditionally, dental […]

Residents in and around Kirkland, Washington, who suffer from TMJ disorder or jaw pain can find the relief they need with Dr. Ann Kelley at Kingsgate Dental. In most cases, people with TMJ disorder suffer because of bruxism, the clinical name for teeth clenching or grinding that often causes TMJ disorder.  The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) […]

Gum disease is a condition affecting millions of people worldwide, and residents in and around Kirkland, Washington, are no exception. Periodontitis (gum disease) is concerning not just because it affects your teeth and gums but also your overall health. Fortunately, gum disease is treatable, and various treatment options are available for every individual at Kingsgate […]