Safely Removing Your Wisdom Teeth

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As you enter adolescence, the possible arrival of your wisdom teeth may impact your oral health, comfort, or the alignment of your smile. While some people experience no complications, regularly meeting with your dentist allows us to track the development of these third molars. As they grow in your mouth, these new structures can damage your enamel as they crowd against your other adult teeth. They may even become impacted and cause an increased risk for tooth decay, gum disease and infection. To prevent these dangers, your Cerritos, CA dentist can let you know if your wisdom teeth pose any threat to the rest of your mouth. We can relieve any current pain you feel with a safe extraction procedure and guide you through a comfortable recovery process.

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Successful Replacement Of Your Missing Tooth

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If you have recently lost one of your teeth, you know how difficult adjusting to your new smile can be. While the effect on your looks can be unsettling, the threat to your oral health of untreated tooth loss can be even worse. This is why receiving professional treatment for your missing tooth offers benefits beyond the cosmetic enhancement of your appearance. While you regain a full smile, a dental prosthetic helps you prevent serious further harm to your remaining teeth and jaw. Your Cerritos, CA dentist offers placement of a dental implant to return your bite and mimic a natural tooth! This treatment secures directly into the bone of your jaw to provide support for years to come.

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Responding To Different Dental Emergencies

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Whenever you experience an injury to one of your teeth, knowing the symptoms that require immediate care helps you seek prompt treatment. Serious harm to one of your teeth reduces your quality of life by causing harm whenever you sit down for a meal or simply attempt to speak. In addition to the pain you feel, alterations to your tooth’s structure can have quite the negative effect on your appearance as well. This is why it is so important to immediately seek dental care in an emergency.

Because even an injury that seems insignificant at first can compound in severity, consulting your dentist can make the difference in saving your natural tooth. In fact, the earlier you receive treatment may increase your odds at preventing an extraction. At your Cerritos, CA dentist’s office, we provide emergency oral health services to repair various injuries to your teeth. Whether you knock out, chip, or break a tooth, we can treat your pain and help you restore your full smile!

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A Simple Fix For When You Grind Your Teeth

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If you grind or clench your teeth severely at night, this could lead to oral health complications and cause permanent damage. You may even be unaware of the habit that takes place while you are asleep. If not properly detected and addressed, wear and tear on your enamel can cause an uneven bite and increase the risk of tooth decay. Grinding, otherwise known as bruxism, exposes the insides of your tooth to harmful bacteria which could also cause an infection. This is why your Cerritos, CA dentist offers a simple nonsurgical solution. We can provide an oral guard to protect your teeth as you sleep and prevent damage from threatening your oral health!

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Cosmetic Dentistry Offers Promising Results

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If you would like to improve the look of your smile, we offer cosmetic services that provide enticing benefits. Through cosmetic dentistry, you can increase your self confidence by focusing on this part of your appearance upon which others often focus. You do not have to allow staining or physical imperfections of the teeth hold you back any longer. Your Cerritos, CA dentist has years of experience practicing modern techniques to address your esthetic concerns with the quality of your teeth. In as little as a single visit, our remarkable cosmetic solutions can grant the results you desire!

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Important Service For Oral Cancer Screening

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Are you taking every step to protect the health of your mouth? Maintaining robust oral hygiene does more than protect your teeth against cavities. By attending regular cleanings and examinations with your dentist, they are able to check your mouth for the signs of oral cancer. Because this form of disease can produce little to no pain, routine checkups provide the opportunity for identification of problems that would otherwise go unnoticed. Early detection can greatly influence the success of treatment, so do not skip your exams.

To further protect yourself against cancer, you can also monitor yourself for symptoms at home. If you notice sudden changes to the tissues of your mouth, you can schedule a screening outside of your standard checkups. At your Cerritos, CA dentist’s practice, we can diagnose the symptoms of cancer with oral pathology examinations. If we detect cancer, we will guide you through treatment options that fit your diagnosis.

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Professional Treatment For Your Missing Tooth

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When you lose one of your teeth, the impact on your life can be rather upsetting. Not only does the loss affect your personal appearance, but a multitude of further oral health problems can take hold if not addressed in a timely manner. Seeking a sturdy replacement for your lost tooth can return your confidence in the look of your smile while preventing serious additional harm. Restoring the function of your bite with a dental prosthetic will help maintain the health of your remaining teeth and assist the alignment of your jaw. This is why your Cerritos, CA dentist offers treatment through placement of a dental implant. This solution sits directly in your jaw to revive your smile!

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Dental Sedation Can Calm Your Nerves

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The idea of receiving dental work can be intimidating for certain patients. Perhaps you have never undergone a procedure beyond a routine dental cleaning and are worried about a more involved treatment. While feelings of unease are normal, you should not let them hold you back from addressing concerns with your oral health. If you put off seeking dental work to avoid feeling uncomfortable thinking about the service, a current problem can compound into a greater one. Because your ability to feel calm and relaxed is our priority, your Cerritos, CA dentist provides sedation services for your dental treatment. Dental sedation allows you to feel at ease during your procedure and leave feeling pleasant rather than anxious. Our office uses a variety of sedative options to customize your care to your specific needs.

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Remarkable Results With Dental Crowns

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A healthy smile can provide a large boost to one’s self confidence when you are proud of its appearance. Because it is often the focus of attention when speaking, any unsightly injuries to your tooth can wear down your enthusiasm about interacting with others. In addition to their effect on your personal appearance, injuries to the enamel of your tooth can also cause significant discomfort whenever you place pressure on them at mealtime. When your tooth is healthy, your bite functions without pain, but when it is injured, it may become sensitive and risk further injury. To treat this pain and return beauty to your smile, seek restoration with a dental crown. This solution covers a damaged tooth completely and protects it from the pressures of your bite. Your Cerritos, CA dentist can select its shade to match the pearly white appearance of your smile and improve your looks while restoring the function of your teeth.

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Powerful Results For Whiter Teeth

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Patients from all backgrounds report wanting a smile that is a few shades more bright. Wanting your teeth to be whiter is a completely natural feeling, and one that is understandable given you only have one set of adult teeth. This is because over the years, common behaviors and foods can slowly contribute to wear and tear that leave our teeth slightly stained or yellow. The various things you consume contain a variety of colors that come into contact with your enamel. After a while, the discoloration you see in your smile can be significant.

While eating healthy and avoiding processed coloring may help, even natural foods are full of pigment that causes staining. Your Cerritos, CA dentist can offer advice on avoiding the staining of teeth and provide a whiter smile. We can also provide services such as teeth whitening solutions to help you lift stains out of your enamel when preventative efforts are not enough!

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