Jun 7, 2017 | Blog, Huntington Beach Dental Office
When you lose even one tooth, up to 20 percent of adjacent teeth may be lost over the next four to eight years if the tooth isn’t replaced. Not only can missing teeth affect your smile, but they can also damage your oral health. If remaining teeth shift, you may...
May 30, 2017 | Blog, Huntington Beach Dental Office
Whether you’ve broken a tooth or it has fallen out completely, it can strike fear and panic when a dental emergency like this occurs. The smartest thing to do is to be prepared before it happens, so that you know what to do so that you have the best chances of saving...
May 29, 2017 | Blog, Huntington Beach Dental Office
As a parent you teach your child about the importance of good oral health care. Though kids learn to brush and floss, they often have difficulty reaching back teeth. As well, the grooves and pits in those back teeth are harder to clean and may be prone to cavities....
May 28, 2017 | Blog, Huntington Beach Dental Office
If missing teeth have compromised your smile and oral health, dentures can help. Unfortunately, many people have misconceptions about dentures so they live with incomplete smiles. Separating the reality from common myths can help you make the best decision for your...
May 27, 2017 | Blog, Huntington Beach Dental Office
When you are missing teeth, your quality of life can suffer. Many people change their diets because of difficulty eating, and they often restrict social activities because they feel embarrassed. Your oral health may also decline. To restore your smile, your dentist...
Aug 28, 2016 | Blog, Huntington Beach Dental Office
Though you may schedule your checkups every six month, dental X-rays are an important component in protecting your oral health. With dental X-rays, your dentist can get a better picture of what’s going on inside your mouth. Advances in technology have made digital...
Aug 21, 2016 | Blog, Huntington Beach Dental Office
White, healthy teeth can take years off your look. Your teeth tend to darken with age, but there are some tips for keeping them looking their best. First you must follow good oral hygiene practices. It is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day, and floss...
Aug 14, 2016 | Blog, Huntington Beach Dental Office
One of the most alarming things patients can hear from their dentist is that they need a root canal. The treatment has a bad reputation of being painful and scary, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Once you become familiar with the procedure, it will be less...
Aug 7, 2016 | Blog, Huntington Beach Dental Office
You may not be thinking about your smile every single day, but when special occasions arrive it may rise to the top of your list. Your smile speaks volumes about you, such as giving good or bad impressions and reflecting on your hygiene habits. It also impacts your...
Jul 24, 2016 | Blog, Huntington Beach Dental Office
With today’s advances in cosmetic dentistry, having a beautiful smile is easier than ever. A smile makeover is a combination of different cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments expertly combined by your cosmetic dentist with the end goal of making your smile...
