Welcome to one of the premier dental practices in Burien, where your healthy smile is our top priority! Dr. Scott Moffitt has been providing personalized dental care in Burien and the Seattle area for over 20 years. Our goal is to provide you and your family individualized dental treatment with skill and integrity. Our staff uses the most advanced technology and up-to-date techniques to give you the highest quality of care.
Dr. Moffitt grew up in Spokane and came west to earn his undergraduate degree at the University of Washington in 1989. He received his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore dental school in 1994 and settled in his practice in Burien in 1998. Dr. Moffitt is kind and caring. He takes a genuine interest in his patients and brings compassion to his work.
He purchased the existing practice from Dr. Richard Bus which he started in the early 70s. Dr. Moffitt grew his practice and continues to treat the same patients spanning 3 generations over 45 years at the same location.
Dr. Moffitt grew up in Spokane and came west to earn his undergraduate degree at the University of Washington in 1989. He received his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore dental school in 1994 and settled in his practice in Burien in 1998. Dr. Moffitt is kind and caring. He takes a genuine interest in his patients and brings compassion to his work.
He purchased the existing practice from Dr. Richard Bus which he started in the early 70s. Dr. Moffitt grew his practice and continues to treat the same patients spanning 3 generations over 45 years at the same location.
Services
For most people, having their teeth cleaned is simple and painless.
Yet, many still have misgivings about this basic and very important procedure.
The prodding and poking, strange noises, and occasional jaw discomfort may cause a little apprehension, but knowing what will happen during the process can help ease your stress.
Our dental hygienists perform our teeth cleanings.
They begin by doing a physical exam of your entire mouth.
Using a small mirror, they check your teeth and gums for inflamed gums (gingivitis) and any other potential concerns.
Yet, many still have misgivings about this basic and very important procedure.
The prodding and poking, strange noises, and occasional jaw discomfort may cause a little apprehension, but knowing what will happen during the process can help ease your stress.
Our dental hygienists perform our teeth cleanings.
They begin by doing a physical exam of your entire mouth.
Using a small mirror, they check your teeth and gums for inflamed gums (gingivitis) and any other potential concerns.
A root canal is a common, non-surgical dental procedure and can prevent the need for implants or bridges by saving a natural tooth that has become infected.
At the center of the tooth is pulp, which is a soft collection of blood vessels and nerves.
The pulp can become infected by deep decay, cracks or chips, or trauma to the tooth.
The infection can be identified by visible injury, swelling, sensitivity, pain, the inability to chew with the tooth.
It's possible for the pulp to be injured without visible damage to the tooth.
At the center of the tooth is pulp, which is a soft collection of blood vessels and nerves.
The pulp can become infected by deep decay, cracks or chips, or trauma to the tooth.
The infection can be identified by visible injury, swelling, sensitivity, pain, the inability to chew with the tooth.
It's possible for the pulp to be injured without visible damage to the tooth.
Fillings are a way to restore a tooth that has been damaged by decay or worn down from misuse such as tooth grinding.
A filling will prevent further decay by preventing bacteria from entering and will restore your tooth back to its normal function.
There are several types of materials used to fill teeth and we will suggest which best fits your needs based upon the extent of the repair, the area in your mouth where it is needed, and the cost.
The most common materials are amalgam (silver colored) and composite resin (tooth colored).
A filling will prevent further decay by preventing bacteria from entering and will restore your tooth back to its normal function.
There are several types of materials used to fill teeth and we will suggest which best fits your needs based upon the extent of the repair, the area in your mouth where it is needed, and the cost.
The most common materials are amalgam (silver colored) and composite resin (tooth colored).
A crown is a cover that is put over your tooth to restore it to its normal function and shape.
Teeth are sometimes crowned to restore their function and sometimes to improve the way you look.
You may need a crown if you have a cavity that is too large for a filling or a tooth that has been worn down or cracked or weakened.
Crowns are often used to protect a tooth after a root canal.
We also use crowns to improve your smile by covering teeth that are badly shaped or discolored.
Crowns can be made from a variety of different materials, including ceramic, composite resin, porcelain, and porcelain fused to metal.
Teeth are sometimes crowned to restore their function and sometimes to improve the way you look.
You may need a crown if you have a cavity that is too large for a filling or a tooth that has been worn down or cracked or weakened.
Crowns are often used to protect a tooth after a root canal.
We also use crowns to improve your smile by covering teeth that are badly shaped or discolored.
Crowns can be made from a variety of different materials, including ceramic, composite resin, porcelain, and porcelain fused to metal.
Ashley graduated from Auburn High School but spent her childhood in Kazakhstan.
She started in dentistry in 2001 and joined our practice in 2005.
When you ask her what she likes about her job, Ashley will tell you that she absolutely loves teeth and meeting new people.
Working in dentistry is the perfect place for her.
Ashley and her husband Yuri have a German Shepard named Isla.
When she is not at work she enjoys hiking, camping, baking and spending time with her husband and Isla.
She started in dentistry in 2001 and joined our practice in 2005.
When you ask her what she likes about her job, Ashley will tell you that she absolutely loves teeth and meeting new people.
Working in dentistry is the perfect place for her.
Ashley and her husband Yuri have a German Shepard named Isla.
When she is not at work she enjoys hiking, camping, baking and spending time with her husband and Isla.
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