For many reasons, sometimes we require a tooth or even several to be surgically removed. And while we always want to maintain as much healthy natural material as possible, sometimes the remaining structure is too unstable or weak to use. Or the infection may have grown significant enough that saving becomes impossible. Whatever the situation… Read more »
When we lose one or more of our teeth, our body immediately begins to operate as if that area of the mouth is no longer vital. This includes what is called reabsorption, where our immune system pulls its resources from one area in order to focus on overall health. Obviously, this is not ideal for… Read more »
Gum recession is a serious problem in the United States, with almost 50% of adults having some form of periodontal disease. So almost half of us are struggling with this as we speak. But even if you are part of the healthy 50%, it’s also important for you to monitor your gumline, from its location… Read more »
Root canals have a very specific history when depicted in movies, television, or books. Horribly painful things that people want to avoid at all costs. Often, someone will choose to simply chew on the other side of the mouth, for fear of aggravating a bad tooth. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Root canals,… Read more »
Hiding dental issues may seem like an easy quick fix to your problems. But they only become worse, and it is always best to handle periodontal issues as soon as we can. We have solutions, but often the entire idea of having a graft is frightening to individuals. But they shouldn’t be! Today, your Newport… Read more »
We only hear about wisdom teeth when there are issues with them. They don’t appear to do too much good even when they are healthy. So why do we have them? If we are evolving, are our mouths as well? It is easier to recognize if there are issues with your wisdom teeth if you… Read more »
We see gum recession on a daily basis, yet some people still feel shame when confronting the issue. We have solutions for you, but often the entire idea of oral surgery is frightening to individuals. But they shouldn’t! Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist explains how gum grafts may be helpful to you.
We often see root canals depicted in movies and TV. They are usually shown as a great source of pain and discomfort for the patient. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Root canals, often placed with a crown, are very common procedures that can help us save our teeth. Today, your Newport Beach,… Read more »
Gum recession happens for a variety of reasons, and is seen very frequently in patients in the United States. We have solutions, but people are often hesitant to get grafts. Grafts are a highly successful operation and shouldn’t worry anyone. Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist explains how gum grafts may be helpful to you.
Very commonly seen in the dental industry, gum recession can happen for a variety of reasons. This is often highly embarrassing for people, and patients often delay care, imagining it to improve on its own. This is not just an unsightly condition, but it can be dangerous to the teeth and even the bone in… Read more »
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