When the leaves start to return in the spring, we begin to focus on our appearance. Clothes become smaller and more form-fitting as the sun comes out. This is pronounced now due to COVID and our climb out of the pandemic.
Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses how you can improve your smile right alongside the rest of you. Because you deserve the best!
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Fixed dentures, also known as implant-supported or “all-on-4” dentures, are prosthetic attachments for those in need of a whole new set of teeth. Rather than rely upon traditional adhesives, these are teeth designed to attach to the jaw bone itself.
Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses whether this procedure might be of benefit to you.
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Gums can be stressful to handle enough on their own. But with the added stress of a pregnancy, periodontal care is especially important. Whether it’s your first pregnancy or your fifth, your body’s changes can leave your oral immune system vulnerable. Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses increased risks during pregnancy.
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Once a hush subject, the discussion of eating disorders has grown immensely over the past two decades. But still, too often the education focuses on the health problems that bulimia or anorexia nervosa cause. When someone is on the road to eating disorder recovery, hope of a healthy existence can help significantly.
Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist writes on how porcelain veneers can help a bulimic or anorexic patient regain some confidence in their smile. Not only that, but overhaul their oral health, as well! (more…)
When you break a tooth, there is a moment when your mind goes blank, trying to understand what has just happened. Then, as you realize the severity of what has occurred, panic sets in.
But now is not the time to act irrationally. Preparing for this situation can save you time and money, so it is best to be ready in the event.
Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses the first steps to take if you have broken a tooth due to physical trauma. (more…)
Many people chew or clench their jaw when they sleep to some extent. But at what point does it become a medical issue? Bruxism, the persistent grinding of teeth, can cause serious medical concerns if left untreated. Beyond cosmetic issues, this can cause jaw alignment problems that can even require surgery to correct. Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses night guards and whether you might need one.
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Life can be unpredictable, and when that affects your smile, life can be miserable. With a broken tooth, life can be absolutely miserable. Luckily, porcelain crowns can be used to recreate a broken tooth, giving new life to your smile. But How much of your original tooth is necessary for a successful operation? Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist writes on how this procedure functions.
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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 the jaw. Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist explains some of the ways we can help this problem.
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Millions of Americans live with autoimmune disorders, and the most prevalent is diabetes. In fact, 29 million have either Type I or Type II of the condition. Diabetes affects nearly every aspect of these people’s health, in ways that may not be apparent on the surface.
Damage to the eyes and the extremities are very common in diabetic patients, as it damages the capillaries. Capillaries are the smallest form of blood vessels in the body, and are very fragile. When the blood can’t reach these areas, the body cannot defend against infection and heals at a significantly slower rate.
If you have diabetes, you need to take special precautions in maintaining your oral health. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA dentist, discusses how this condition can affect your smile.
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You surely know many people who have gotten their wisdom teeth removed; everyone enjoys recounting their experiences and sharing their stories. Fortunately, if you need to have yours extracted, you can find comfort and tips from those who have already gone through it. However, it is still important to gain insights from a professional who knows the ins and outs of the procedure. Knowledge is power, and if you need to undergo this procedure, you are well-served to understand what to expect from the medical side and what you’ve learned from friends and family. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA oral surgeon talks about wisdom teeth extraction and the situations in which you need to have them removed. (more…)
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