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Lance Timmerman, DMD
Tukwila, WA
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Dr Timmerman is internationally known for delivering high level dental care and even has a license in Belgium. A perpetual student, he exceeds all requirements of continuing dental education and even teaches other dentists via lectures and hands on instruction. He devotes all his spare time to his beautiful wife and three gorgeous daughters. He loves to travel and stay active, by skiing, running and many other forms of exercise. However, most of his time is simply being a taxi to the family.....
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentistry
Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics
Prosthodontics
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160 Answers
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The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 37-year-old member asked:

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Tonsils often large: There are many variables with obstructive sleep apnea, and tonsils are often part of the problem. Even with removal, the treatment may be incomplete.... Read More
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Small airway: Other constrictions to air can be the entire pathway of air. Both hard and soft tissues can be naturally small or narrow, creating decreased or even ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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6 months: A general rule of thumb is 6 months, some cases as early as 3 months. Gum tissue is ok at 8-12 week mark for a bridge, but implants need mature bone ... Read More
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Probably not: It is "possible" that the airway is improved during the procedure, but unless that was done on purpose, it will only have a cosmetic effect. You shou... Read More
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With : With the information given, it is hard to tell what has been done. Normally if a root canal is accessed thru a bridge, the access can be filled, like... Read More
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Many : Many problems take time to fully manifest. The problem is that if we wait, it is harder and more expensive to treat. Bodies heal much better at a you... Read More
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If : If the attachment is at a certain level, then it may be recommended. Despite all suggestions, however, the patient always has the right to decline.
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Without : Without an exam and records, this is just a guess. Invisalign can make "mostly straight" teeth to "very/perfectly straight" teeth without being obvio... Read More
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Often : Often it is a behavior issue. If they can sit still, they can see a family dentist. Age 12 is usually a great age to switch. If they love their pedia... Read More
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Many : Many factors can lead to a diagnosis, but the most telling thing on an x-ray is a dark spot at the tip of the root. If a patient presents with sympto... Read More
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Second : Second opinions are always a good idea, but at this point you also need to heal completely, a minimum of 3 months. There are still changes happening ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:

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Apnea still there: A major concern is still death. If you have an obstruction while you sleep that can prevent quality or deep sleep, the risk of dying still exists, an... Read More
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Toothpaste: Maintain veneers as you would teeth. Brush and floss like normal. Porcelain veneers are very stain resistant, composite veneers less so.
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Children : Children grinding at this age is often a sign of allergies, most commonly dairy. You may find that your child has large tonsils and adenoids due to a... Read More
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Dental : Dental implants are a fantastic way to replace missing teeth, perhaps even the best option. They will look and feel almost like normal teeth! if sev... Read More
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The : The anesthetic is less of a concern than bacteria entering the blood during the extraction. If the cardiologist feels it necessary, antibiotics before... Read More
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While : While nothing is 100%, the success rate with oral cysts is high. As mentioned, apical cyst removal relating to root canal treated teeth is highly suc... Read More
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There : There should be no delay to get your child help. Go to your dentist, an emergency clinic or the er. This could be life threatening, and you can do no... Read More
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Normally : Normally the first visit for a child isn't much different, but may be a little long. This is normally due to the extra time taken to make sure the vi... Read More
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Dr : Dr bill hang in your area is an expert in adult orthodontic expansion. I believe that it has been a long time (or very rare) that surgery or extracti... Read More
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Pediatric : Pediatric dentists are great resources. If marketing or taste is your only objection, then "normal" regular toothpaste should be considered. Avoid th... Read More
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After : After 12 years of issues, an online response is not likely to lead to much help. A clinical exam with full diagnostic records will be needed. As you ... Read More
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Often : Often pieces of bone called sequestrum can continue to chip away after teeth have been extracted. These can be removed by you or you can be seen by t... Read More
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Probably.
2 : Probably.
2 hours after an extraction is too soon to know if anything is wrong or not. At this point a clot is forming, the tissue is healing and th... Read More
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Allergies : Allergies are possible but rare. Most allergies are with the temporary materials and not the final restoration. If the bridge has a metal substructur... Read More
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Pain : Pain normally resolves soon after treatment, but often can take some time. Also, if the treatment was started but not completed, this can take more t... Read More
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Costs : Costs will vary dramatically, so i can't comment. Placing a post in a tooth that had been treated with root canal therapy is common and usually a che... Read More
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There : There really is no substitute for floss, so i suggest the packages of floss holders. They come in bags of 50 to 100 with pre cut sections already fix... Read More
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There : There is no maximum age, but the minimum is that the permanent second molars have erupted. It works like regular orthodontics, pressure is put on tee... Read More
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Failures : Failures of root canals or reinfections usually has nothing to do with the skill level of the dentist. You can do everything perfect and still have a... Read More
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Any : Any help these antibiotics can give is temporary, as the source of the problem is still present. If you do get some relief, when issues return they m... Read More
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The : The first place to start would be the dentist. If this is the same set of dentures you got 30 years ago, you will need a new set. To prevent things ... Read More
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The : The best treatment is likely full removal and placement of an implant, however a bridge is not a terrible option sometimes. It is not unusual to have... Read More
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Yes: While it may seem counterintuitive, insomnia is a symptom of sleep apnea.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

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Absolutely: Another benefit to exercise is that it can help get you to sleep faster and perhaps deeper. However, without a CPAP or an oral appliance to help with... Read More
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Rotations: Despite their best efforts, rotated teeth are a challenge with invisalign.
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Need volume: If there is a lack of volume, grafting is needed. Generally speaking if an implant is planned but not enough bone is present, a graft is done (either... Read More
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Because : Because it is addressing a functional issue, it is not considered cosmetic. While the result will look pretty, it is replacing missing teeth so not co... Read More
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No : No permanent damage is done with the whitening processes in the dental office, but there can be some tenderness. This is normally due to desiccation ... Read More
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While : While charts may say teeth will erupt at certain ages, they are averages. Some people have a different "dental age" than others, but that is ok. It ... Read More
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One : One of the great things about modern dental materials is their color stability. One of the bad things about modern dental materials is their color st... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

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Yes: Most people with it are not diagnosed yet. Published numbers are low, and most authors of studies admit that the number is likely much higher.
Man... Read More
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Apples/oranges: Dentures are sets of teeth that sit on top of gums and bone to allow chewing again, but poorly tolerated by people. Implants are titanium screws that... Read More
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Oral Appliance : An alternative to CPAP is an oral appliance for those that can't or won't wear the cpap. Not all dentists are trained in this, so seek a dentist with... Read More
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Leverage: Some dental implants are placed only for the orthodontic treatment. These are called temporary anchorage devices (tad). This can make treatment much... Read More
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Without : Without seeing the tooth, seeing the size and depth of the filling, it is hard to say what is happening. In addition to previous suggestions, it is po... Read More
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Although : Although you are using a mouthrinse, be sure there are no periodontal problems (gum disease) as an accumulation of bacteria can cause severe bad breat... Read More
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While : While durelon is often marketed to dentists as a temporary cement, it is quite often used as a permanent luting agent. In my opinion, this means it i... Read More
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Bonding : Bonding in this situation likely won't last long. Porcelain veneers are like the best choice, or possibly simply smoothing the edges. Without an exam... Read More
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It : It is impossible to quote fees for other people, as each office has their own fees. The fees will vary depending on how comprehensive the exam. Plan ... Read More
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Dec 17, 2012
Dr. Timmerman is a talented and knowledgeable dentist who spends much of his free time in continuing education to learn the newest and best ways to take care of his patients. I would not hesitate to ...Read More
Nov 30, 2012
I have known Dr Timmerman for several years as we both participate on an internet dental professional forum of which Dr. Timmerman is a frequent contributor. His insights on varying topics are held in...Read More
Nov 30, 2012
Dr. Timmerman has that rare gift of taking what can be very confusing about dentistry and making it very easy to understand. It's a rare gift to have and one that I compliment and commend Dr. Timmerm...Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
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Awards
Best of Western Washington, King 5 News
WIN Foundation Dentist of the Year
Affiliations
Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics
International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
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