Protection Against Nighttime Teeth Grinding

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Is your smile safe during the nighttime? As you rest, your body reduces saliva production, which means your natural defense against bacteria is reduced. This is part of what makes morning oral hygiene efforts to important to the preservation of your health. For some, there is an additional threat that must be addressed. People who suffer from bruxism often grind their teeth throughout the night. Doing so creates friction that will cause wear and tear to gradually worsen. Eventually, you can find yourself dealing with chips and cracks as well as general erosion. Fortunately, protection in the form of a night guard can help you. Talk to your Cerritos, CA dentist about using a guard to defend against this nocturnal trouble and preserve your smile!

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How Ceramic Crowns Restore Vulnerable Teeth

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Our teeth are protected by strong outer layers of enamel, but when problems arise, they need lasting support. The impacts of gradual wear and tear, dental injuries, and enamel decay make services that include the placement of permanent restorations necessary. At our Cerritos, CA dental practice, we provide services that address the harm that can affect teeth with dental crowns and other restorations that offer lasting coverage while mimicking the look of healthy enamel. Because we provide ceramic crowns that blend in with your smile, we can take on potentially severe issues without making you sacrifice your smile for the sake of oral health support!

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We Provide Access To Emergency Dental Care

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Man suffering dental emergencyThe majority of dental visits will be planned in advance. Whether someone requires a routine checkup or wants to take on concerns about their smile, services can be scheduled and addressed in a timely manner. However, if you experience problems with significant discomfort, or if you suffer an injury that leaves you with a damaged, loose, or lost tooth, waiting for your next appointment will understandably be difficult. In these circumstances, you do have access to emergency oral health services at our Cerritos, CA dental practice. As a result, you can count on timely care that lowers your risk for dental complications and shortens the time that you spend experiencing discomfort. (more…)

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Dealing with Dental Anxiety

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The idea of going to the dentist can fill some people with dread. For some, this is a manageable anxiety which doesn’t interfere with their oral maintenance. For others, the discomfort is so great that they will avoid getting necessary dental care, even at the risk of causing existing oral issues to worsen. 

At Cerritos Dental Surgery, we offer several options to assist in soothing your dental fears and make your visit as pleasant as possible. Having access to this during care can make more involved services easier, and it can also be vital to the experiences of those with dental anxiety. (more…)

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Uplifting New Confidence In Your Gums

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One of the more common issues affecting American mouths is the infection of the periodontal tissue. This material forms what we know of as the gums. Without its protection, many aspects of our oral health are in jeopardy. Deeper infection may for instance occur as a result of the removal of the vital protection of the gums.

Speak with Dr. Hofkes at Cerritos Dental Surgery in Cerritos, CA about how periodontal grafting can help you to restore a full gumline. This process utilizes material from your own body to reinvigorate your smile!

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New Relief In A Wisdom Tooth Extraction

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Wisdom tooth extraction is a common rite of passage for many adolescents. These are evolutionary holdovers from a time when we needed more jaw strength in order to chew raw meat. After many generations eating cooked food, human jaws have become slimmer and therefore do not have as much room.

When your third molars start to develop, there can be physical discomfort if your jaw does not have the necessary space to safely fit. At Cerritos Dental Surgery in Cerritos, CA, we are proud to help young smiles grow into adulthood. Stay on top of your oral health and schedule your consultation as soon as possible and maintain regular visits with your trained dental professional. Look and feel your best by doing what needs to be done before these last molars negatively affect your alignment. Many teens have spent significant time improving their orthodontics. Stay proactive and ensure that you fight first in the battle against damage from troublesome wisdom tooth eruption!

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Gain New Strength With A Dental Implant

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If you are experiencing a failing tooth, you can understand the insecurity that can come alongside this process. Or perhaps you have recently had an extraction and are looking for a beautiful and functional new prosthodontic repair solution. No matter the case, there is a technological procedure that can help you to restore strength to your bite. Dental implants are a biointegrated method of replacing a full tooth by placing a titanium post within the bone of the jaw.

At Cerritos Dental Surgery in Cerritos, CA, we proudly offer implant technology to help you get your smile back to where you can enjoy eating and laughing. Sometimes, this new post offers a bond stronger than that of your other teeth. Discover the advantages of a prosthodontic repair solution that works with your body now and in the future. Dental implants provide a strong and resilient bite that connects with the jaw bone matter. This process is more available than ever before, so schedule a consultation to see if this is the right fit for you!

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Dental Advantages Of The New Year

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Around the start of the coming year, people start to plan their resolutions. We sit down and take stock of the positives of the past twelve months and try to set attainable, yet bold goals. This approach can help you to plan for cosmetic dental improvement by giving you something to strive toward that can give you stronger oral health.

This makes the turn of the year a great time to schedule a consultation at Cerritos Dental Surgery in Cerritos, CA and discover how cosmetic dentistry can give you a beautiful new smile. If you are looking for a way to renew the function and appearance of your enamel, a porcelain veneer procedure can help you to get an even and tidy look. Speak with us about how we can also brighten your existing teeth through a whitening procedure with a close trained eye on the progress!

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Restore A Full Night Of Sleep

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Some of the more common sleep disorders interact with our oral health. One of the more prevalent unconscious movements that our brain uses as an outlet is with the grinding of teeth. When this happens throughout the day, you may be able to stop yourself from continuing this behavior. At night, however, it can be a fundamentally different story. This action can become seriously damaging to the health of your enamel and the future of your smile.

Another concerning sleep issue that relates to the structures of the mouth and throat is chronic obstructive sleep apnea. When we are in our deepest form of slumber, the nerve that controls the use of our tongue can relax to a point where our throat collapses enough to allow the blockage of the airway. Apnea refers to the ensuing pauses in breath as a result of this obstruction. At Cerritos Dental Surgery in Cerritos, CA, we offer a tested method of sleep improvement in night guards. These soft guards can help you avoid the harms of both bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea without the use of bulky machines or surgery!

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Take The New Year By Storm

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It is hard to believe, but the year is rapidly coming to a close. As we shut the door on 2022, it is a fantastic time to look at our health and see where we can improve over the next year. Some of our most common resolutions can also be beneficial to our dental future.

A prime example of this is quitting smoking. If you continue to smoke or use another form of tobacco, the best decision you can make for your oral health is to stop immediately. This can be the hardest thing for a person to do, and this endeavor can include some setbacks. There are more resources available now than ever before to help you stop this habit. Look for a helpful phone app or an accountability program that can help you stay firm in your decision to quit.

For a comprehensive approach to your health and appearance, Cerritos Dental Surgery in Cerritos, CA is here to help. As 2023 rolls in, take advantage of the time to schedule a consultation to improve both the look and feel of your smile!

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