Burien Dental Clinic

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14027 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA 98166

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Preventive services like cleanings and exams are the best way to keep all the smiles in your family happy and healthy!

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Preventive Dentistry Burien, WA

If you would like to find an affordable way to make sure your family’s teeth are healthy, you should start with prevention. The preventive treatments we offer at Burien Dental Clinic can stop many problems before they start, helping you avoid costly dental work in the future

We all want to look our best, and an attractive smile is important. But beautiful smiles are built around excellent oral health.

Dr. Blake Sessions will listen to your concerns so he can understand what’s important to you. He will then work with you to develop a plan for treatment that’s customized to fit your needs and goals for a whole and healthy smile.

Dental Exams and Professional Cleanings

You can stay a step ahead of problems by keeping up with scheduled exams and cleanings every six months. These appointments help us monitor your oral health and find and treat minor problems before they worsen and threaten your oral health.

These visits are also a great time for you to let us know what's on your mind and if you have any questions or concerns we need to address.

No matter how conscientious you are about your oral hygiene routine, only regular dental cleanings with a skilled hygienist can get rid of plaque and tartar that build up on your teeth. That’s why we follow the guidelines of the American Dental Association and recommend twice-yearly cleanings for you and your family.

Gum Disease Treatment in Burien, WA

If you neglect your oral hygiene and skip dental cleanings, you put yourself at risk for gum disease, which is a serious threat to your oral health and overall well-being. Gum disease is a chronic infection that attacks the gum and bone around your teeth. Without treatment, periodontal disease can cause your teeth to loosen and eventually lead to tooth and bone loss.

If your hygienist finds signs of gum disease, your treatment will be customized for your needs. The type of treatment we recommend depends on the extent of disease we find.

In some cases, more frequent professional cleanings may be enough to stop gum disease in its tracks. However, advanced gum disease (periodontitis) will require a deep cleaning procedure by our hygienist. Our goal is for you be a part of your own oral health care, so we will take the time to explain your treatment plan in detail and answer any questions you may have.

Positive Steps to a Healthier Smile

Looking after your oral health is a positive thing, and we want you to feel good about following through with your routine appointments. We stress patient education because we know that when you are informed, you are more likely to take the necessary steps to protect your oral health.

There’s a good chance that you won’t be plagued by dental problems if you follow prevention as explained by Dr. Sessions. Dental cleanings allow us to stay a step ahead of gum disease, making them one of the most important services we offer. Please contact Burien Dental Clinic, and we will be happy to help you arrange your next dental exam and cleaning.

Meet Our Doctor:

Blake Sessions

"I am a third-generation dentist, and I remember spending time in my grandfather’s office when I was only five or six years old. My uncle became my dentist when my grandfather retired, and I got to pick his brain about the profession and really grew to love it.
I studied hard for a lot of years, and now I’m so happy and excited that I did. For me, dentistry is the best job in the world. I love the people I work with, and I get to fix problems to make ...

What is the best way to save money on my dental care?

Dental work, especially unforeseen emergencies, can be costly and compromise your family’s budget. At Burien Dental Clinic, we want to help patients avoid sudden and unexpected dental costs. This is why we promote preventive dentistry, which equals dental savings in Burien, WA.

Preventive dentistry includes a good oral hygiene routine at home and following a custom treatment plan drawn up by our top dentist.

Best Practices As Advised By The ADA

However, as a rule, you’ll want to follow a few simple best practices put forward by the American Dental Association, too:

Visit our dentist twice per year for exams.
Allow periodic x-rays.
Visit Burien Dental Clinic twice per year for professional teeth cleanings.

Preventive dentistry is inexpensive, but skipping preventive dentistry steps can be very costly later on. For example, skipping dental cleanings—even if you brush and floss regularly—may increase your risk for periodontal disease, cavities, gum infections, and dental emergencies. Remedying these issues will likely cost you more money (and time) than the simple but skipped dental cleaning would have.

Contact Our Burien, WA Dental Office

If you have not scheduled a dental exam or cleaning in awhile, get in touch with our team. If you have any questions about preventive dentistry in Burien, WA, we also encourage you to contact our friendly team today.