Have you been performing some serious research when it comes to restoring your smile with dental implants? If so, you know that implants replace the roots of your tooth that you lost when you lost your tooth. You also know that implants are unlike other dental prosthetics in many ways. For instance, they require a surgical procedure, they are the only prosthetic to replace tooth roots, and they also offer an exceptional list of advantages. What you may not have considered thoroughly, however, is if you’re ready to select implants as your teeth replacement option of choice. To help you along in making a final decision, we have gathered the following topics to consider:
Reasons for Tooth Extractions: True or False Quiz
Finding out that you need a tooth extraction often causes you to feel much more surprised and concerned than when you find out you require a filling or some other restorative treatment. We understand your shock and the fact that you may initially feel strongly about trying to save your tooth. However, we would like to reassure you that we feel just as passionately about saving natural teeth when possible. When it comes to highly problematic teeth or instances that call for tooth removal, an extraction offers you the best option. Set your immediate dislike of this option aside and test your knowledge regarding extractions for a clearer understanding of how they can truly improve your oral health.
Community Open Golf Tournament
Are there few things more exciting to you than a round of golf? If so – whether you’re a novice or a seasoned expert – you’ll love this upcoming event in Cerritos. Grab a friend and prepare yourself for a shotgun start tournament.
Q&A About Oral Sedation
Do you suffer from a great deal of hesitation or nervousness when it comes to keeping up with your dental appointments? Perhaps you are not uneasy when it comes to preventive care but certain procedures cause you some serious anxiety. If any of this sounds familiar, you may have found yourself wishing for some magic pill that you could take to make dental care a breeze. If so, you will love what you’re about to learn. We offer oral sedation to calm you during your dental visits, so you can enjoy the relaxing experience you desire. Feeling interested but you have some questions to ask first? Discover answers to FAQs with the following information:
Quiz: Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
We see many patients that feel exhausted and sleep deprived, wondering, “Do I have sleep apnea?” There are several warning signs of OSA and we recommend seeking treatment immediately should you encounter them. You will not only sleep better, but also enjoy better overall health.
What You Didn’t Know About Tooth Extractions
When dealing with the health of your teeth, it is important to understand what they go through, such as the variety of foods and drinks consumed throughout the day, along with daily habits, like chewing on things that aren’t food or using teeth as tools to open objects. This, along with improper dental care, can greatly affect your dental health and can progress into further dental issues, including tooth decay, gingivitis, or gum disease. If infection becomes severe, tooth extraction may be required to remove an affected tooth or teeth. (more…)
Learn More About Tooth Loss and Dental Implants
It may be common, and most people are aware of its possibility, but there is still much about tooth loss that the average patient may not be aware of. Likewise, not everyone may immediately realize the variety of factors that must be considered when replacing lost teeth. Fortunately, losing one or more teeth does not have to devastate your confidence, or your oral health. With dental implants, the vital functions that your teeth and their roots perform can be fully reestablished to not only restore your smile, but also preserve its health and integrity. (more…)
How to Stay Calm During a Dental Emergency
When a dental emergency strikes, one of your greatest hindrances to protecting your smile may be panic (depending on the nature of the emergency). Even if you don’t panic, however, lack of knowledge can cause you to mishandle the situation, which in turn could make your emergency worse than it has to be. To help you stay calm and successfully manage a dental emergency, we explain what, exactly, a dental emergency is, and the steps you should take to minimize the potential dental damage. (more…)
Frequently Asked Questions About Sleep Apnea
Even though many people don’t understand their snoring, many of them still automatically assume that it is harmless to their overall health. In fact, unless their partners complain about the noise, they may not see it as much of a problem at all. If the condition is minor, you may be able to alleviate snoring with simple changes like switching your sleeping position (sleeping on your back increases the risk of snoring). If your snoring is severe, or if it is merely a symptom of a larger disorder, such as sleep apnea, then you could require professional treatment to relieve snoring and sleep apnea. (more…)
The Benefits of Impacted Wisdom Tooth Removal
The trouble with wisdom teeth, or third molars, is that, even though they grow naturally, your dental ridges might not be able to accommodate them. If so, then their growth can lead to a host of increasingly more serious issues, including dental damage and worsening discomfort. Besides alleviating pain, the benefits of impacted wisdom tooth removal also include improved long-term dental health, which we explain by examining the nature of impacted third molars. (more…)
