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 common causes of dentin sensitivity, some possible remedies, and what you should tell your dentist when you see them!
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When deciding to have a dental implant or a whole row of prosthetics implanted, a patient’s usual first concern is in the cosmetic aspects. Obviously, people want to look fantastic, and that is always our priority. But the procedure may help in other areas of your oral health, both aesthetically and also while improving your overall oral health!
Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist speaks to you about some of the lesser known benefits of dental implants. And if we can combine or eliminate additional procedures, all the better!
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Our teeth, while very strong, are not impervious to damage. The hard exterior, known as the enamel, is your mouth’s firmest structure. It also provides a lot of support and protection. When this material becomes weakened in some form or fashion, the whole of the mouth becomes at risk.
Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist talks to you about some common types of enamel damage, and what you can do to help protect your smile!
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Often, patients have a hard time differentiating between smaller concerns and larger ones. One such area is the area of dry mouth. Sometimes, these changes can take years to occur, or maybe you have never produced enough saliva.
But this can have serious lasting implications to the health of your smile. Today, your Cerritos, CA dentist speaks to you on how to confront this condition.
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Our doors are currently closed in order to ensure the continued health and safety of both our patients and our team members. However, your Cerritos, CA, oral surgeon is still providing emergency treatment for people in need in our community. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at wisdom tooth extraction, and discuss how we perform this procedure to preserve smiles.
To help protect our community, we’re limiting treatments to emergency situations, such as damaged teeth or severe pain in one or more of your teeth. In today’s blog, we’re going to talk about our emergency services, how to respond to common issues like broken teeth or serious discomfort, and when you should contact your Cerritos, CA, oral surgeon for treatment.
Right now, we’re joining other practices across the country in closing our doors to help slow the spread of COVID-19. We’re still offering treatment for emergency situations on a case-by-case basis. In today’s blog, we would like to talk about a common procedure that helps preserve the health and beauty of your smile. Wisdom tooth extraction protects your smile, and for patients in need of emergency treatment, we can use advanced technology and sedation to help ensure a safe and comfortable extraction.
Emergencies happen quickly. That’s what makes them emergencies. You can’t always plan for a specific emergency, but you can be prepared for a general emergency situation. That’s why the fire marshall recommends that you have an evacuation plan in place for the event of a fire. You may not know how the fire will start, but you’ll know what to do when it does. The same is true for dental emergencies. It’s important to know how to respond in the case of an emergency. This will help you stay calm and increase your chances of keeping your tooth. (more…)
Almost every job gets harder when you can’t see as well. That’s true for dentistry too. Dentists are better able to perform all kinds of procedures when they have a complete picture of what’s going on in your mouth. Using better imaging technology leads to better results for patients, which is why dentists are often looking for ways to innovate in this area. Superior imaging technology can lead to a much better experience with dental implants, as the placement and precision of these implants is vital to the overall patient experience. (more…)
Oral cancer is a relatively common form of cancer, and it can appear in a variety of ways. That being the case, if you are diagnosed with oral cancer, you have a variety of options for addressing and treating the situation. Detecting oral cancer early is instrumental in treating the disease, but even in the later stages of oral cancer, there are still treatment options. Periodic oral cancer screenings can aid in the diagnosis of this condition. This blog covers brief descriptions of each stage and what you can do to treat the condition. (more…)
If you have cracked or chipped a tooth, or if one is knocked loose or out, then you need to see our team for a dental emergency visit. Delaying care…
If you have issues with chronic teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, this could cause discomfort and even damage your teeth. To help bring relief and keep your smile free…
If you have concerns with the appearance of your smile and they require more than just teeth whitening, we can help. With porcelain veneers, we have a custom restoration that…
