Oral Cancer

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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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filed under: Oral Cancer, Oral Cancer Symptoms

Why You Need An Implant

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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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Third Molar Facts

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Third molars, also called wisdom teeth, usually erupt before or around the age of 17. According to statistics about 10 million wisdom teeth are removed annually. Sometimes, rather than wait until they get impacted or come in crooked, dentists may recommend getting them out. However, wisdom tooth extraction is an invasive surgical procedure and if you have plenty of room and your wisdom teeth erupt in a normal fashion, it is not necessary to have them removed.

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filed under: Patient Education, Wisdom Teeth

My Wife Says I Snore. Do I Have Sleep Apnea?

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Is your spouse complaining that you snore too much? Are they sleeping on the couch or in the spare room to avoid your snoring? A recent survey has shown that nearly half of all American couples sleep in separate beds in order to get enough sleep. While maybe it is not all due to snoring, snoring is the major reason couples do not share the same bed or even the same room. Just because you snore, however, does not mean that you have sleep apnea.

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filed under: Patient Education, Sleep Apnea

Dental Emergency? Call Us!

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Things happen when you least expect them and illness or dental emergencies do not always happen when your doctor or dentist’s office is open. Sometimes they happen after hours or during the weekend. When you are in a lot of dental pain, you need attention. What should you do in such a case? Call your dentist’s office ASAP. There are also some steps you can take in the meantime. Dental emergency? Call us! Then take the steps that apply below.

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Get Your Facts Straight. A Quiz On Sedation Dentistry

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Are you afraid of the dentist? Do you dread your visit even months beforehand? If so, you are not alone. Up to 15 percent of Americans suffer from some level of dental fear that causes them to avoid their dental appointments. It can be scary to sit in a chair for a period of time with your mouth open. You can feel vulnerable and as if your personal space is being invaded. There are a number of reasons people fear the dentist, but avoiding your appointments can be detrimental to your health, and not just your dental health. Here is a chance to get your facts straight by taking a fun quiz on sedation dentistry.  

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What Is A Bone Graft Procedure

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There are circumstances when your jaw bone may atrophy or deteriorate; for instance, if you experience the loss of one or more teeth, or especially if you are fully edentulous. If there are no teeth implanted in your jaw bone your jaw bone will deteriorate. It is your teeth that keep your jaw bones healthy. When your bone tissue is destroyed, you have no basis for implants, or dentures. In such cases you will probably need a bone graft. If you’re not familiar with a bone graft today we discuss the bone graft procedure.

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Heritage Park Play Island In Cerritos, CA

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Folks with children are always interested in feeding their imagination and keeping them active. With most of today’s past-times being electronic such as the Game Boy, Xbox, Playstation, computers, iPads, and iPhones, it is important to get your children out and about. Did you know that there is such a thing as negative and positive ions in the atmosphere that can affect your mood? Positive ions are unhealthy for your mind and body and are associated with electronics and being indoors. Negative ions, on the other hand, calm you, lift your spirits, and make you feel good and are found outdoors, especially near water.  Let your kids experience the benefits of negative ions while enjoying Heritage Park Play Island in Cerritos, CA.                                   (more…)

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When You Need A Tooth Extracted

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Tooth extractions are usually done as a last resort. There are many ways to save a tooth today including dental fillings, root canals, and the crown procedure. However, sometimes an extraction is the only choice, for instance in the case of an infection that won’t seem to heal even with antibiotics. Root canal treatment is not appropriate for an infected tooth. Also, certain medical issues may require extraction rather than a filling or canal procedure. Your dentist will definitely save your tooth if he or she can, but if not you may need to have your tooth extracted.

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filed under: Patient Education, Tooth Extractions

Relax, Preparing For Dental Surgery Is Simple

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Being brave enough to schedule dental surgery to improve your oral health is certainly commendable. However, if you feel at all anxious about your upcoming treatment, you may find that you need to build up a whole new burst of energy and courage to find out what you need to expect. Guess what? We are experts in this field and have streamlined the experience you are about to have, so you can expect ultimate comfort and efficiency. To give you the security and sense of relaxation you deserve, we have answered some common questions about your visit.

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filed under: Oral Surgery, Patient Education