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Sumner, WA
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Sumner, WA
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Dr. April Ziegele is one of the West coast’s premier practitioners of advanced cosmetic dentistry and has been named the top cosmetic dentist of the South Sound. Treating those with severe dental reconstruction needs, as well as those looking to achieve a Hollywood Smile, Dr. Ziegele is a Sumner cosmetic dentist who has made it her personal commitment to perfect the art of dentistry.
Dr. Ziegele, dentist in Sumner , received her doctorate in dentistry from the prestigious Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and graduated at the top of her class in 1997. Since that time she has dedicated her practice to the art of cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Ziegele has trained at the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and has been featured in a book by Dr. Bill Blatchford about the top 23 dentists in North America, called “Playing Your A Game.”
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentistry
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Possible: After a filling, a tooth may hurt from the trauma from removing decay, or the bite needs to be adjusted. Go back to your dentist to have it checked.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: If you have damaged your own teeth you need to solve that problem before adding porcelain veneers. They are very strong but so is enamel make sure i... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Porcelain shells: Veneers are thin porcelain shells that fit over your prepared teeth. They are used to strengthen teeth, make them longer, brighter, close spaces, appe... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Nitrous oxide: A little nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, reduces the gag reflex.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
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A LOT: A veneer is custom designed to replace the tooth structure removed and to give a pretty smile. Lumineers are semi-custom and bonded over your teeth. T... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Color and strength: Zirconium is a white metal, and is very strong. It is also a better match to tooth shades. However, zirconia requires more tooth reduction than gold... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Many reasons: There are many reasons people get veneers - the main one is to make their teeth appear straighter, whiter, longer, prettier. Veneers also protect tee... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
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See answer: A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain that is bonded over the front and edge of a tooth.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Advil/tylenol: If you alternate 200 mg advil or Ibuprofen with 2 extra strength tylenol (acetaminophen) you will have very good pain control until tomorrow. Please s... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Advil and tylenol (acetaminophen): Sounds like an infected tooth. Make sure you see a dentist soon, to get that infection treated. Until you can get it, try alternating 200mg Ibuprofe... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Maybe cracked: Your tooth may be cracked. It's hard to see that on an x-ray, and even sometimes with visual inspection. If the pain doesn't stop, ask your dentist to... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The possibilities are almost endless in cosmetic dentistry, but your teeth got shorter for a reason. Make sure your dentist addresses the initial prob... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Not really: Both are focused on providing natural looking dentistry.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Equal: They will both do a great job. Pick whomever you're most comfortable with because you'll see them a lot!
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
See answer: If you take care of your veneers by brushing and flossing, and they are done well, you will get many many years from them.
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See answer: Porcelain veneers go over your teeth. They are not fake teeth, your real teeth are still under them, but they are not reversible as some of your tooth... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Ok: If your sensitivity is getting better and only lasts a few seconds its quite normal. Any time that a tooth is worked on, it can develop sensitivity. H... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
No: Are you having them routinely cleaned by a professional? Start there. If the smell persists, it is likely that the seal has been broken and you may n... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Call a dentist : You very likely have an infection, and should see a dentist for an exam and x-ray. Ambesol just numbs the gums but won't help with an infection. See a... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
A Brand name: Durathin is a brand of ultra thin veneers. They don't work for every situation, but if they are an option for you, they are very strong as they are b... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Yes: If you are uncomfortable with your smile, there are many many options available to you know in the area of cosmetic dentistry! don't go a day longer ... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
It varies: Zirconia is a strong white metal, but it does require more of your tooth to be removed than a traditional porcelain veneer. The longevity of a veneer... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Braces: There are many options that are faster, but that's a fairly large space to close by making the teeth larger. Ask your dentist about invisalign or trad... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Yes, but...: It's your mouth and you can wait as long as you like. But if your dentist recommends taking them out right away it may be due to no space. If that's t... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Implant or bridge: You may be talking about an implant or a bridge, where they are used to replace a missing tooth.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Sure: Porcelain veneers, when done by an experienced cosmetic dentist, can very conservative and remove very little healthy tooth structure. When bonded in ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
No!!: Your dentist is part of your health care team, and you should feel comfortable discussing any health question with them.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
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Nerve innervation: The nerves of your face, head, and tongue all come from the same branch. You may be irritating a nerve on your tongue but feeling referred pain somewh... Read More
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A member asked:
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See answer: As both a cosmetic dentist, and as a patient with porcelain veneers, i can tell you that veneers, like any dental work, feel a bit different for a few... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Advil: Tylenol (acetaminophen) and other otc meds will help, but you should see your dentist because a toothache is a symptom of a deeper problem. Make sure... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: You're pretty young to need that. Have you considered an implant supported denture?
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
It could be: Any swelling is a concern. Since you said that you also have "horrible teeth" you should definitely start with a visit to your dentist to rule out a ... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
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Baby ambesol: If you use a baby toothbrush with baby ambesol on it, your baby will place it and chew on it right where it's needed. Also a wet frozen washcloth th... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Yes: I assume you meant hydrogen peroxide. And as long as your gums are healthy, you can go ahead and rinse with it. If they aren't super healthy, that may... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Possible allergy: You may have irritated your lips with something like a spicy or other product. Be careful of cinnamon, strong peppermint, or spicy foods. It's also po... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: Eroded teeth are more difficult to bond to and composite will pick up stains over time. While often less expensive than porcelain veneers, they can lo... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Yes!!: There is no "too much" when it comes to your retainer. Do take it out to eat, brush and floss your teeth, but the more its in, the better your retenti... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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See answer: Acrylic looks more like your mouth because its pink but its not as strong as metal.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Not much: Full jacket is just another name for a full coverage crown. Lots of names for one thing.
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A member asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Similar: Veneers cover less of your tooth than a crown does. They are often made out of the same material, and look very much the same.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
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Age of patient: A pediatric dentist specializes in making the littlest people in your family feel safe and comfortable while giving them dental care. It sometimes se... Read More
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A 62-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Multiple reasons: There are many reasons teeth break and they include damage from your bite, medications taken, old dental work, and some genetic factors. A dentist wil... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Many : There are many many options for restoring a smile. They range from simple whitening to cosmetic bonding, contouring, crowns or veneers. It's important... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
It might: You might have some TMJ or inner ear problems. The specialist is the right place to start with treatment options but the otc bite guard is unlikely to... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Sometimes: Emax can be as thin as 0.5mm, but if you have a rotated tooth, or a protruded tooth, it will make that more dramatic as well. Think about your smile ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Well, for me...: I chose dentistry for the following reasons - i like to see my patients on a regular basis and i enjoy seeing immediate results from what i do. We ca... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Maybe: If somebody wanted to eliminate anterior guidance, it was most likely done to correct an occlusal issue, without doing orthodontics. Placing porcelai... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No: Braces can only move actual teeth, not implants or denture teeth. If you don't like the position of your denture teeth, however, a new set can be made... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. April Ziegeleanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Advil: Tylenol (acetaminophen) and other otc meds will help, but you should see your dentist because a toothache is a symptom of a deeper problem. Make sure... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Protection: Veneers can protect and strengthen your teeth with minimal tooth structure removed.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Ziegele is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Ziegele is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Darn. Just like my travertine counterops that are porous. Bye!
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MAM bt wat shud i do now...m feelin helpless,,,cant eat anything...:(
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Wonder what dermatologists would say about my idea?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Graduated 1997MD
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Tacoma, WA - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Tacoma, WA - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Second Place, Tacoma, WA - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry
Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics
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