Relief Now With Custom Guards

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Grind Cerritos CA

Many people grind their teeth in their sleep. When this condition becomes serious, it can cause major damage to your oral health. Bruxism, or the term for this unconscious movement, can wear down your teeth. This can lead to both cosmetic and dental issues that will need addressing with a separate procedure. This can also lead to undesired changes in your mouth’s alignment, once again requiring an additional maneuver to spare your smile.

While success has been limited in the ability to mentally stop these twitch movements while you’re unconscious, we can take certain steps to ensure that our jaw cannot be causing damage in the hours while we are asleep. Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist discusses some of the benefits that you may see when you start wearing a custom mouthguard at night!

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Simple Screenings For Your Peace Of Mind

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Cancer Cerritos CA

Oral cancer may seem like something that is rare, and while it is infrequent, it is also very dangerous. Around half of the 43,000 people who will receive a diagnosis will perish from the disease within the following five years. As an aggressive form of cancer, it is important to catch this as soon as you possibly can.

Early treatment can mean the difference between a successful cancer treatment and one that fails. And this disease may show up in those with no other health conditions. So it is very important for even the most healthy of us to pay attention to our oral health and notice any changes in our smile.

If you notice any change in coloration or the shape of your moth, make sure to mention this to your trained oral healthcare provider during your routine examination at the very latest. But today, your Cerritos, CA dentist urges you to screen for oral cancer regularly, so that we may be able to fight this before it presents itself outwardly!

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filed under: Oral Cancer, Oral Cancer Symptoms, Oral Cancer Treatment, Oral Pathology

Surprising Ties Between Illness And Your Beautiful Smile

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Health Cerritos CA

The link between your oral and your overall health is undeniable. And we are learning more each day about new ways that our mouths have links to other areas of our body. We see this in numerous different areas, but our connection to our cardiac health may be the strongest we have seen so far. That said, there are other aspects that impact your smile that you may not be aware of.

Because your mouth is a very good indicator of other areas of your physical condition, it is important to track any concerns you have and bring them to your trained oral health professional. Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist touches on a few medical conditions that have direct ties to your oral health. As always, be sure to keep your office in the loop on any changes with your other doctors, so we can have a full image!

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Practical Questions With Dental Implants

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Woman Cerritos CA

When people start to think about the possibility of replacing a tooth (or several) with a prosthetic, they may get a little overwhelmed. After all, you’ve spent your entire life with your natural biological material, so it may be a little strange and new to you.

For most people, this is not something that they have spent much time researching until they already have a situation that requires help. So we are here to answer your questions, big or small. After you have initially decided to have an implant placed, feel free to bring up any and all concerns you have with your dentist.

So today, your Cerritos, CA dentist goes over some everyday questions and concerns that patients often have. And as always, if you have anything else that pops into your head, give us a call and we can futher plan how we can craft you a strong smile with a gorgeous natural appearance!

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Reliable Solutions For Painful Teeth

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Ache Cerritos CA

If you are experiencing tooth pain of some sort, know that you are not alone. This is one of the most common reasons that people visit dentists, after all. Even when people know they need to speak with an oral healthcare professional, nothing spurs them to action quite like a toothache can.

Whether you are feeling pain in one individual area, or in the entirety of your mouth, we have solutions available to you. Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist explains some of the most common procedures we perform at the office. As well, we will look at the reasons behind these methods, so you aren’t left in the dark!

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Beautiful Restoration For Years To Come

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Smile Cerritos CA

Dentistry has followed us throughout human history, and only relatively recently have we come to use porcelain veneers for cosmetic restoration. First designed in the 1920s, this technology sat unused for decades, finally taking off around 40 years ago. But now we have honed our techniques and materials so that these caps can last for decades if properly maintained.

Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist speaks on the lasting benefits available to you through a veneer procedure. This process has a wide variety of uses, from a single tooth to a full new set!

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Proven Ways To Maintain A Pregnant Smile

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Pregnant Cerritos CA

If you have recently found out that you are pregnant, congratulations! Especially if this is your first, this can be a time of both wonder, as well as incredibly elevated levels of stress and anxiety. Regardless of how calm you may feel about the future, however, you need to make sure to properly manage your oral health during this time.

Pregnant people are much more susceptible to periodontal, or gum, disease. Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist explains how you are at risk, and what the dangers could be if you don’t take care of your oral health during pregnancy. As well, we will dive into the possible damage that can be done during this time and the necessary steps.

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filed under: Gum Disease, Gum Disease Treatment

Simple Ways To Prepare For Any Emergency

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Emergency Cerritos CA

No matter how much we take care of our smiles, there is always the possibility of a catastrophe. We risk car accidents daily, or even a clumsy slip over a set of stairs can leave our smile broken on the ground. The best thing for you to do is to be ready in this situation, so that you can be able to rationally and calmly handle it.

Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist explains what to do if you have broken or lost a tooth in a dental emergency. And how you can feel calm during this oral health storm!

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Bring Stability To Your Beautiful Smile

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Crown Cerritos CA

We are always fighting tooth damage of one sort or another. Decay is our number one enemy, but even beyond that, oral trauma seems like it is always just right around the corner. From a stray baseball to a car accident, our teeth are not immune to trauma, no matter how well we take care of them.

And unfortunately, we do not grow new dentin and enamel to replace any material that has been damaged. So, for many of us, we will rely on restorative oral health care at some point in our lifetime. This may be a porcelain veneer, or even a dental implant. And almost all of us will require a denture prosthetic, if we are lucky to live long enough.

Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist explains the importance of dental crowns, and how they might be of help to you in keeping a fully functional, strong mouth!

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Keep Your Smile Looking Great As You Age!

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Retired Cerritos CA

Time is a constant, and no matter how much we fight it, it will eventually affect all of our health. One significant way that this concerns people is in their bone density. As we get older, our body breaks down some of this material, leaving the remainder much more likely to break or chip.

Osteoporosis becomes much more likely after the age of 50, so if you find yourself on the other end of that, be sure to take particular caution with your oral health. Bone loss in the jaw can alter your smile in serious ways, including tooth loss. Also, this can make placing an implant at the site more difficult, only compounding the issue.

Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist explains how common osteoporosis can be, and how to best protect yourself as you grow older!

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