When Our Wisdom Teeth Erupt

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Teen Cerritos CA

Teens and young adults have one last set of molars, and these often pose problems in their growth. These third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, are an evolutionary remnant from times past. Our mouths used to be larger and stronger to bite through raw meat. But our faces have become slimmer and our need for this last set of teeth is less necessary.

These molars can cause serious damage if a young person ignores them, at a time in development where teens are the most self-conscious. But as with most dental situations, it is best to monitor their growth in order to avoid problems before they can occur. Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist explains the importance of routine imaging in adolescent mouths. And if extraction is necessary, what to expect from your surgery and recovery!

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Reliable Results In Tooth Replacement

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Bridge Cerritos CA

If you are facing an extraction, you very well might be a little overwhelmed at the options for your future. Current technology gives us a few avenues when replacing a natural tooth with a prosthetic. Each mouth is unique, and creating a new structure has its own set of challenges and strengths as well.

Your two primary options are between a bridge and a dental implant. Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist explains how each of these procedures work. Always keep an open conversation with your trained oral health professional, as well. Comprehensive health care entails knowledge of all the body’s systems!

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Simple Tips For Your Extraction

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Extract Cerritos CA

If your dentist has brought up the possibility of an extraction, take that discussion very seriously. The removal of a full tooth structure from the socket is not a surgery that dentists take lightly. But in many instances, it is the right procedure in order to maintain the integrity of your oral health.

It is important to fully understand what this surgery entails, and why it may be necessary for your smile. Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist has some information on the procedure, and why it may be the best thing for your future. And some ways that we can best avoid this situation going forward!

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Tooth Sensitivity Can Be More Than Annoying

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Sore Cerritos CA

For those suffering from pain in their teeth, they might be inclined to believe that it is something that might ease up over time. Maybe the issue will subside and then with proper oral health maintenance, it can be avoided in the future. If you can just get over the pain right now!

Unfortunately, that is not often how tooth sensitivity operates. So it is very important to find the cause of your discomfort, and determine what steps need to be taken. Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist offers some ideas on what to look for, and what you might want to document for the next time you are in the office for a cleaning and examination!

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What Is Fluoride And How Is It Helpful?

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Smile Cerritos CA

Many people have heard of fluoride and they may be a little bit familiar with it. They know that it is put into tap water and toothpastes, but that may be the extent of their familiarity. But the use of fluoride for dental purposes has allowed our society to protect our smiles more than just about anything else in the 20th century and beyond!

So since you may have just a little information, you might also be understandably skeptical of the addition of a chemical to our drinking water, and wonder why the need seems to be there. So today, your Cerritos, CA dentist is here to explain the rationale behind fluoride use and its safety!

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A Healthy And Happy Halloween

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Halloween Cerritos CA

When this time of year comes around, parents across the world know the pandemonium that is coming. Our children are excited about the season and dressing up like their favorite characters. But most of all, comes piles and piles of candy. For parents looking to limit the intake of a high amount of sugar and processed foods, finding an avenue for healthy snacks can be a real struggle!

That’s why today, your Cerritos, CA dentist talks to you a bit about possible options that can keep the kids satisfied. At the same time, ways to make sure that their nutrition does not suffer because of Halloween!

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Implants: More Accessible Than Ever

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Couple Cerritos CA

As technology evolves, we are seeing new and creative uses for implant technology. From single-tooth replacements to implant-supported dentures, there is a wide variety of options available to you and your smile.

Not only are price points stabilizing, giving patients a more consistent gauge on their possibilities, but the development of new techniques including CAD, or computer-aided design, are leading to new innovations daily in creating custom crowns and implants. Simultaneously, our ability to 3D print materials has never been stronger. These two, in conjunction, are giving us our strongest ability to give you the smile of your dreams!

Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist explains why now is a fantastic time for you to plan your dental implant solution. And how these technologies are allowing you to have a lasting foundation for your oral health!

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Helpful Ways To Protect Your Gums

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Floss Cerritos CA

The shining stars of our mouths are our teeth, and we strive to maintain the function and beauty of them always. But patients can underestimate the power that our periodontal tissue has in keeping our smile happy and healthy. This matter, commonly known as our gums, provides a sturdy barrier between the outside world and our body.

As our largest entrance, our mouths are also the most vulnerable area of weakness to bacterial and fungal infection. We are constantly battling the development of colonies within the recesses of our mouths, and if these take hold, they can do serious damage to you and your enamel.

By covering the root of the tooth, your periodontal tissue ensures that infection cannot take hold within the inside of the structure. When this happens, the most likely solution becomes a root canal, and we would like to avoid this surgery if possible. So today, your Cerritos, CA dentist explains how to best prevent gum disease, and what to expect if you require a graft!

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Children Don’t Have To Hate Brushing

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Kids Cerritos CA

All parents know the struggle that can come alongside trying to coax an unenthused child to take care of their oral health at night. No matter what the emotion, it seems to overwhelm the desire to brush. With their imaginations, absolutely anything can be more exciting than taking care of their teeth.

For that reason, it is important for you to find ways that make nightly oral health care to become a little less of a chore. With a little time, you can develop a process that works well for both you and your little one. Hopefully you will be able to make this part of the day just a little brighter, and if you do, you will be rewarded for your effort!

Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist gives you some tips on ways that we have seen to be successful in cementing a solid oral health foundation for your family. These can also make the time go by quicker for you, as well, and we can all use new tools to keep our mouths happy and healthy!

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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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