Does the mere thought of visiting your dentist give you anxiety? Often times, the dentist can be associated with painful procedures which can be fearful for the patients. In order to ease your mind and body, your dentist may recommend sedation dentistry. Do you need sedation dentistry? This method can be used for anxiety, but also for painful procedures like oral surgery to minimize discomfort for you, the patient. If you feel that you could benefit from sedation during your dental procedure, consult with your dentist for their recommendation. (more…)
Quiz: Do You Qualify For Dental Implants?
While dental implants may seem like the best restoration option for your missing teeth, you’ll want to consult with your dentist to ensure that you qualify for these “new teeth.” Because of the way implants work, your mouth must have healthy gum tissue and a good amount of bone density to be able to accept these replacements. It takes dental implants a full three to six months to complete fusing with your jaw bone, when they’ll be considered “permanent.” If they are unable to fuse with your bone, they may fall out. Do you qualify for dental implants? (more…)
Do You Have TMJ Disorder?
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ disorder for short, can be extremely uncomfortable and can potentially even keep you from being able to open or close your mouth. The temporomandibular joint acts as a hinge in connecting your jaw to the bones of your skull. A problem with this join can result in issues chewing, talking, and opening or closing your mouth. Do you have TMJ disorder? The signs and symptoms of a problem with your joint are similar to several other dental problems. However, having your dentist take a look at your mouth and the way you can move your jaw will help them to decide whether or not you have TMJ disorder. (more…)
What Better Ways To Spend Winter In California?
We may not get the extremely cold weather, snow, or even sleet that much of the rest of the country does, but we celebrate the holidays around here just the same! If you’re looking for some fun ways to spend your weekend, perhaps celebrating the upcoming holidays, then you’ve come to the right place. Cerritos is an amazing city here in California, soak up all it has to offer while you can! Whether you want a family night or a date night with your spouse, Cerritos has something for everyone. (more…)
When Should I Get My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Third molars, or more commonly known as wisdom teeth, usually erupt throughout our late teens and early twenties. Typically, these molars come in misaligned, and could pose many risks to your other teeth and the overall health of your mouth. However, if they do come in properly aligned and positioned, you’re in luck – they can actually be a valuable asset! You may be wondering, “when should I get my wisdom teeth removed?” Visiting your dentist for an x-ray will be able to tell you if your third molars could endanger your other teeth. (more…)
How Is Sleep Apnea Treated?
Sleep apnea – a sleep disorder that interrupts your sleep due to lack of oxygen – is hard to diagnose because it occurs while the patient is asleep. Usually, it’s the person that sleeps next to the patient that ends up beginning the diagnosis process because they are the ones witnessing the signs of your sleep disorder first-hand. However, in order for a doctor to properly diagnose the severity of your disorder, you’ll need to undergo a sleep study – completed overnight, while you’re asleep, to monitor the oxygen levels throughout your body. How is sleep apnea treated? Depending on the severity of your condition, the disorder can be treated several different ways. (more…)
What Is A Dental Emergency?
Dental emergencies can be painful and messy – it’s important to know if your dentist takes these appointments because they can happen at any time. What is a dental emergency? There are several reasons you would call your dentist in an emergency – facial injury that resulted in fractured, chipped, or broken teeth, gum lacerations, or severe infection (such as an abscess). There are also several things you could do at home to temporarily help your pain, bleeding, or inflammation. However, only your dentist will know how to properly treat the break, fracture, laceration, etc. (more…)
Time For Winter In Cerritos, CA
These winter months can drag on, but we know just the right places to spend them (especially on the weekends) to soak up all of the time with your friends and family. If you’re looking for some family fun in Cerritos, then look no further – you’ve come to the right place. With more holidays right around the corner, we can’t help but want to celebrate this time of the year – it’s hard not to! So, what is going on around the city this holiday season? There are great performances, lights to see, festivals to attend, and lots of holiday cheer all around for everyone. Grab your kiddos and pull out of the driveway, there are too many things to do for you to be stuck in the house all day. Let’s go! (more…)
How Does Sedation Dentistry Work?
Dental treatment is quite often not an easy treatment, it’s definitely no walk in the park. Which is why your dentist will offer sedation dentistry – a way to have an anxiety-free and relaxing dental experience. Can you even imagine? How does sedation dentistry work? Basically, your dentist will give you a medication (based on how severe your dental anxiety is) that eases your mind, relaxes you, and sometimes even puts you to sleep in order for you to undergo your dental treatment. This medication can be taken in a variety of ways, too, to make it easiest for the patient. (more…)
What Are The Benefits Of Dental Implants?
There are a couple different reasons why you may have lost your “permanent” teeth; typically it’s gum disease or a facial injury that does it. With how advanced technology has become, the dental world has really been taken to the next level with its new appliances and treatment options. This is great news for those of you who have lost teeth along the way! It means more natural looking, longer lasting, and easier to clean replacement options that are even more cosmetically appealing and completely functional. What are the benefits of dental implants? (more…)
