Cerritos Patriot Day Concert in Heritage Park

This upcoming weekend, the Cerritos community will come together for one of its annual events: The Patriot Day Concert in Heritage Park. This outdoor concert event is great for the whole family: Patrons of all ages can enjoy the live performances of patriotic Americana music, plus children will be entertained by an additional crafting activity. The event will also pay tribute to the brave men and women who lost their lives or are forever affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks. The program will feature a ceremony that honors those real-life heroes on the anniversary of the tragic event. (more…)

What Are Third Molars & Why Do We Have Them?

Pop quiz: Do you know where your third molars are located? If you’re drawing a blank, you’re not alone. You may not be familiar with the term “third molar” but rather know these teeth as your wisdom teeth. These terms are interchangeable. What are third molars and why do we have them? Third molars emerge in the back of our mouths in our late teen years, though some people never grow them at all. Depending on their positioning, you may need to have yours removed. More than 5 million people have their third molars removed each year. (more…)

When Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?

Your third morals, commonly called the wisdom teeth, typically emerge during your late teenage years or when you’re in your early twenties. The emergence of these teeth, positioned at the back of the mouth, can pose problems for the alignment of all your teeth, which why some people opt to have their wisdom teeth extracted before they erupt. When should wisdom teeth be removed? If your wisdom teeth will negatively affect the alignment of your teeth, then it is best to have them removed. (more…)

Why and How You Should Stop Snoring

Not everyone snores. Still, the phenomenon is common enough that when someone does snore, they may not consider it a problem worth solving (or a problem at all). The truth, though, is that snoring should not be a normal part of your sleeping routine, and when it is, it could indicate a threat to your overall health. With ample experience helping patients stop snoring, and treating its related condition, obstructive sleep apnea, we can help you find the rest you need and reduce your risk of other systemic health risks. (more…)

Ease Dental Anxiety with Sedation Dentistry

Approximately 30 to 40 million Americans experience dental anxiety or phobia that keeps them from getting the dental treatment they need to maintain healthy teeth and gums. It’s not just major procedures like root canal treatments or extractions that patients fear; some experience fear of going to the dentist for routine check-ups and cleanings, too. Are you one of the millions who fears the dentist? Ease dental anxiety with sedation dentistry: This form of dentistry utilizes sedation techniques to ease patients and help them relax so they can undergo treatment. (more…)

Summer Fun In Cerritos, CA

We like to remind our patients about all of the fun and exciting activities that happen in the Cerritos, CA community. While school is starting and September is just a few days away, summer isn’t over yet. You and your family can still enjoy fun the warm weather with fairs, concerts, and more.

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Oral Cancer

Any disease, dental disease or otherwise, is always best caught in its earliest stages. In many cases, it is not only easier to control, but it may be reversible or completely eliminated. Take oral cancer for instance. In the United States a person dies from oral cancer every hour. That’s 24 people a day. Of those diagnosed just over half will be alive five years from their original diagnosis. However, if found in its earliest stages the survival rate is 80 to 90 percent. Because your dentist examines your mouth biannually, they can be the first to detect oral cancer.

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Why You Need An Implant

The dental field is always developing new and improved ways to keep your mouth in a healthy state. Having missing teeth puts you at a disadvantage in many ways. You can’t eat what you want. You’re embarrassed to smile. And your oral health is affected in various ways. To keep your mouth healthy, dental implants were invented. Although civilization has been experimenting with ways to replace missing teeth since around 600 A.D., implants as we know them have only been around since the 1960s. With dental bridges, and partial dentures available, you may wonder why you need an implant.

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