If you are pregnant, or think you may be, it is important that you take extra special precautions when it comes to your oral health. Throughout the process, expecting parents are at significantly more elevated risk of certain diseases and problems. Your oral health is no exception. Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist touches on some… Read more »
There are many Americans who currently experience receding gums. It may be a bit embarrassing for you, and you may try to cover this up with a change to your smile or the way you speak. Frankly, you shouldn’t have to do these things, and there is a possible solution to your problem. Today, your… Read more »
Many of us experience some form of tooth sensitivity. It is estimated that approximately 35% of Americans deal with this routinely. Whether it is hot or cold that is affecting you, you should not put off seeing a professional, as preventive care is always best. Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist writes to you about some… Read more »
Have you ever spent time trying to figure out how a dental implant can fail? Are you someone who likes to receive as many details as possible, so you understand the behind-the-scenes way things work, rather than simply receiving some superficial information? If so, you may be curious about how your gum health can affect… Read more »
The issues that can affect your dental health are numerous and diverse, but most share something in common; if left unchecked, progressive dental issues can lead to the detriment of your mouth’s integrity and function. For instance, the number one cause of adult tooth loss in America – gum disease – is a destructive disease… Read more »
Often times, when blood is drawn from your gum line when you brush your teeth, it can be a sign of a larger problem. Your gums shouldn’t be bleeding just from the act of you brushing or flossing your teeth. Many patients ignore this first warning sign and wait too long before they have their… Read more »
Gum disease (also known as periodontitis) can negatively affect your oral health if left untreated. As with many other illnesses, the earlier you can catch the disease, the easier it will be to treat. Your dentist may recommend several different treatments depending on the severity of your condition. What causes gum disease? Bacteria, known as… Read more »
You brush your teeth and spot a little blood in the sink after you’re done. You check your teeth but there doesn’t seem to be any blood left in your mouth – are your gums inflamed and swollen? If they are, you could be suffering from gingivitis. If gingivitis goes untreated, chances are it will… Read more »
For gum disease to develop and mature into a serious problem, you don’t have to really do much. In fact, even if you actively try to prevent it, it can still form and threaten your oral health if you aren’t consistently careful. By doing nothing, or not doing enough, you can allow the mechanisms behind… Read more »
Tooth extraction may seem like a thing of the past with modern dental technology. The numerous dental procedures for saving teeth seem to no longer warrant tooth removal. Add to that, the philosophy of minimally invasive dentistry–the belief that saving as much natural dentition is optimal for the patient’s future dental health. Tooth removal, however,… Read more »
When you have a tooth that is too severely damaged to be treated with a dental restoration, then we could remove it to protect your smile from major complications. Our…
We talked about how we can replace a missing tooth with a dental implant, but what if you have severe tooth loss? What if you need a set of dentures?…
When you lose a tooth, or if you have lost most or all of your teeth, then you need tooth replacement to obtain a full smile again. From individual missing…
