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Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
Tips for Using Invisalign®
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

More than one patient has come into our office and asked, “What can I do to help my teeth when wearing Invisalign?” While everyone’s teeth and dental needs are different, there Read more
Oral Cancer
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection Read more
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Millions of people, around Kirkland, Washington and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read more
The Invisalign® Treatment Process
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Invisalign is gaining traction as a sought-after solution for orthodontic problems. Unlike traditional braces, which require the placement of brackets on teeth and the connection of unsightly wires, Invisalign works Read more
Invisalign Vs Traditional Braces
posted: Mar. 07, 2022.

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But Dr. Bernard Pak and our team at Kirkland Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At Kirkland Smiles we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little details Read more
What Are Different Types Of Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments?
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.

Don't hide your smile, improve it! Cosmetic dentistry in Kirkland, WA, can help give you the confidence to smile again. Dr. Bernard Pak of Kirkland Smiles Dental Care offers a Read more
Caring for Your Smile after Invisalign® Treatment
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

You have done a lot of work to get the perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays and cared for your teeth, and now your treatment is done. You Read more
Eating and Invisalign®
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

One of the greatest advantages to using Invisalign is that it provides maximum results with minimal impact on your everyday life. Invisalign is comfortable, easy to insert, and simple to Read more
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
What’s the advantage of Invisalign®?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

the doctor and our team know it is natural for you to feel some concern when you need to wear any type of dental device to correct a problem with Read more
Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is Read more
How do I know if my gums are receding?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more