When you have teeth that need extraction, or if you need jawbone grafting to prepare your smile for dental implants, then you need oral surgery. Our team has the skills and experience to help our patients with these complex issues. In today’s blog, your Cerritos, CA, dentist talks about our approach to oral surgery.
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If you have recently lost a tooth, you know the uncertain feeling of adjusting to your new smile. Not only does a missing tooth impact the look of your smile, but it can quickly degrade your ability to enjoy simple everyday activities. We rely upon our full set of teeth to articulate our speech, and when a tooth is gone, you and others may notice a change in the sound of your voice. You may also need to alter your diet to avoid harming the open socket area with harder foods. While this can cause you to miss out on your favorite meals, it can have real effects on your nutritional intake as well. Because your teeth support the structure of your facial muscles and lips, losing teeth can create a rapidly aging look as your tissues sink inward. But by planning a restoration for your missing tooth, you can correct these symptoms or avoid them altogether!
At your Cerritos, CA dental practice, we plan and place dental prosthetics to return your smile after tooth loss! Options such as dental implants and bridges can provide a lifelike appearance while returning desirable function to your bite. When properly taken care of, your prosthetics can benefit your smile for years to come. At follow-up visits, we can inspect their status to help you maintain a high-quality smile!
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Knowing where your third molars are in their development can help you decide to extract them when the time is ready. While some people never develop this last set of teeth, they can cause significant problems with your bite and its alignment if they do appear. Because they tend to erupt in your late teens or early twenties, regularly attending the dentist during this period allows you to monitor their progress. At each trip to your dentist, imaging can show where they are located. This helps us predict if they will first comfortably in your mouth or threaten to crowd your existing molars. Simply put, there is often not enough room for another set.
At your Cerritos, CA dental practice, we can help you keep track of the growth of your wisdom teeth during adolescence. Because crowding can crack your teeth and push them out of the proper position, we will let you know if they risk damaging your smile. By staying on top of their movement, we can extract them when necessary to preserve your healthy smile!
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Losing one or more of your teeth can create rapid complications for your oral health quite quickly. Not only does a missing tooth leave an impact on your appearance, but the impact on your alignment can damage your remaining teeth as well. Left untreated, an open gap in your smile allows remaining neighbors to drift and pull your teeth out of position. This can lead to a disproportionate application of the force of your bite, which can swiftly erode its protective enamel layer. As other teeth incur damage, you may risk more losses, leading to a state that can feel unmanageable. Fortunately, we could place dental implants to restore your missing teeth and return confidence in your bite.
At your Cerritos, CA dental practice, we strive to provide dental procedures that enhance your quality of life. With a variety of prosthetic options, we can replace your missing teeth with a solution that takes into account the degree of your condition.
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If you are beginning to lose multiple teeth, your new condition can sometimes feel overwhelming. The effect on your appearance can be jarring as your facial muscles lose the support of your teeth and begin to sink in. Everyday activities like eating and speaking can become a chore as you attempt to maneuver around your missing teeth. Fortunately, modern dentistry can provide solutions to replace a full set of missing teeth. We could place a set of dental implant posts to support a fixed denture that remains secure in your mouth. With this technique, you need not worry about sticky adhesives, and better yet, you will discover how this prosthetic can maintain bone density.
At your Cerritos, CA, oral surgery office, we can place a set of fixed dentures to restore your smile as you adjust to tooth loss. Today’s blog can help you determine if this solution is appropriate for you!
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Planning for the arrival of your wisdom teeth can help you protect your oral health and preserve the comfort and alignment of your bite. Most people can expect these third molars to erupt in their late teen years or twenties. Although certain people experience no issues, regularly visiting the dentist to discuss the movement of these teeth can help you understand whether or not you require an extraction. When your jaw is too small to comfortably fit four additional teeth, they can crowd and damage your existing molars. This can be in the form of chips, cracks, or other enamel wear that increases your risk for tooth decay and infection.
At your Cerritos, CA dental practice, we help our young patients monitor the arrival of wisdom teeth and will let you know if we expect complications. We can help prevent their painful eruption and perform a safe extraction that maintains the alignment of your smile.
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Whenever you lose a tooth, receiving a dental implant can help you prevent the oral complications that come with an altered bite. Left alone, a gap in your smile not only degrades the beauty of your smile but can lead to further damage to the remaining teeth in your mouth. Misalignment is known to increase your risk for tooth decay and gum disease which can lead to additional missing teeth. In today’s blog, your Cerritos, CA dentist discusses the variety of prosthetic options that attach to dental implants. You may be surprised at the number of options available to treat different degrees of dental loss.
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Losing one or more of your teeth is a frustrating event that affects multiple aspects of your daily life. While the esthetic impact on your smile is quite clear, a missing tooth causes immediate functional problems when eating and speaking. Without treatment, this condition can rapidly age your appearance as the muscles of your face lose support and sink inwards. Your oral health suffers as well as dental loss leads to misalignment of your remaining teeth. You may even develop soreness in your jaw as you constantly shift it awkwardly to maneuver around your new gap. To prevent and treat these complications, there are multiple options available to restore your missing tooth.
At your Cerritos, CA dental practice, we place prosthetic solutions to replace lost teeth and restore your smile. We can place a dental implant that secures within your jaw to provide permanent support for years to come. You may also explore the use of a dental bridge to prevent the drift of your remaining teeth and return function to your bite. Replacing your missing tooth means not worrying about a permanent gap in your smile!
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Is your smile as bright as you would like it to be? When years of staining begin to darken the shade of your teeth, you can begin to lose pride in your otherwise healthy smile. This process can become apparent overnight as recent photographs show a bright white appearance and cause you to question if you can improve the way they currently look. While over-the-counter products can seem convenient for treating discoloration, you may find they do not provide desirable results. This is why you should seek a professional teeth whitening solution when attempting to enhance the color of your smile.
At your Cerritos, CA dental practice, we provide cosmetic treatments that can make you eager to show off your grin. When teeth begin to turn yellow, a professional whitening session can restore your pride and prevent others from becoming distracted by discoloration in your smile. When it comes to lifting stains, we have you covered with a strong and safe bleaching product that returns the original look of your enamel.
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How do you maintain the health of your teeth while you sleep? When you brush and floss before going to bed, you remove plaque deposits that contribute to gum disease, cavity formation, and bad breath. But what can you do to protect against the physical wear and tear from a nightly grinding habit? Known as bruxism, the habitual grinding and clenching of teeth can occur without you even knowing until the damage becomes serious. This habit can erode your enamel, wear down your teeth, and lead to problems with the alignment of your bite itself. As your enamel erodes, you have a higher risk for tooth decay. Similarly, the stress from constant jaw movement may leave you waking up with pain in the muscles of your face. By reporting any of these symptoms to your dentist, you can receive a solution to stop your grinding habit and protect the health of your teeth.
Your Cerritos, CA, dentist can examine your teeth for the symptoms of bruxism and create a plan to provide protection and repair existing damage. By wearing an oral guard while you sleep, you can separate each row of teeth from grinding against one another and prevent wear and tear. Enjoy waking up feeling refreshed as your guard relieves stress from your jaw.
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