Caring For Your Smile With Dental Implants

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If you are exploring placing dental implants to replace a missing tooth, learning how to care for your new prosthetics is paramount to long-term success. While an implant mimics the tooth it replaces, you must pursue daily oral hygiene to prevent it from failing.

At your Cerritos, CA dental office, we help patients adjust to life after losing a tooth. By providing valuable prosthetics, we help you regain the function of a full bite. In today’s blog, we discuss methods for best caring for your new implant. Follow these suggestions and enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles!

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Our Guide to Sedation Dentistry

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For many individuals, dental visits can provoke anxiety and fear, leading to delays in receiving necessary dental care. Patient comfort and care are our priority, so we offer several methods to keep you calm while you receive the care you need.  In today’s blog, your Cerritos, CA, dentist describes the three commonly used types of sedation in dentistry: nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation.

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Let A Night Guard Protect Your Teeth

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If you’ve invested time and money into expensive restorations, why wouldn’t you protect them? Millions of people suffer from bruxism and it’s damaging their teeth. Bruxism causes one to grind or clench their teeth unconsciously during sleep. Over time, this habit can lead to various dental and health issues. In today’s blog, your Cerritos, CA, dentist’s office talks about how night guards provide an effective solution to protect our teeth and promote better health.

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When and Why to Extract Wisdom Teeth

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Cerritos third molars

Have you been told to remove your wisdom teeth? Most likely, it’s a wise decision to do so. Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth that generally emerge in early adulthood. They often cause various oral health issues such as misalignment, impaction, crowding, and infections. In today’s blog, your Cerritos, CA, dentist discusses the reasons for removing wisdom teeth and the recommended timing for the extraction process.

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Upgrade Your Smile with Implant-Supported Dentures

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When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dentures have long been a popular solution. However, they come with their fair share of challenges, such as limited stability and discomfort. Fortunately, with advancements in dental technology, we now have the option of implant-supported dentures. This superior alternative offers numerous benefits. In today’s blog, your Cerritos, CA, dentist talks about implant-supported dentures and their advantages.

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