When you require oral surgery, you want the best professional around. After all, this person is responsible for helping you renew your smile, so you should actively seek out a passionate, dedicated dentist. If you live in the Newport Beach area, Dr. Shawn Hofkes is a stellar option for all your oral surgery needs. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA, dentist discusses what you should look for in your oral healthcare provider and the quality of care they should be able to provide you. (more…)
What Are Your Cosmetic Options?
It is important to feel great about your smile. Confidence in your teeth allows you to more easily navigate through life; you won’t worry about how your mouth looks in pictures or around friends and family. This gives you more time and energy to focus on the things that truly matter to you. Unfortunately, many of us have things we wish we could improve about our smiles. Whether we wish our teeth were whiter, straighter, or generally more aesthetically pleasing, there are luckily myriad ways to adjust the way they look via cosmetic dentistry. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses the cosmetic procedures we offer and the ways they can help you improve your smile. (more…)
Act Quickly For Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Although wisdom teeth extraction is an exceedingly common oral surgery procedure, it is still essential to get them removed quickly when your dentist or dentist suggests. Even though it is a routine surgery — and you’ve probably heard lots of friends say it’s not a big deal — it is important to not be complacent. When they need to come out, it is because their presence can harm your existing teeth and mouth, overall. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses what to expect from the procedure and the ways it can benefit your oral health. (more…)
Be Wary Of Energy Drinks
We’ve all had those days where every single task and to-do feels like a total slog to complete. Sometimes even the act of checking an email feels insurmountable. In moments like these, it is tempting to reach for your favorite caffeinated drink in a can to give you that much-needed oomph. Unfortunately, energy drinks can extensively damage your teeth — sometimes to the point that can require cosmetic procedures, if not tooth extraction. This potential harm can outweigh the benefits that these beverages provide. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses the dangers of excessive energy drink consumption and the services you could need to fix the damage they can cause. (more…)
What Are Your Sedation Options?
We understand that not everyone enjoys their visits to the dentist or dentist. For many, it is a source of anxiety, stress, and discomfort. While we prioritize our patients’ comfort and well-being, sometimes they need a little extra help. In these situations, we encourage you to express any trepidation you have, so we can do what we need to in order to ensure you are relaxed. This is exactly why we offer dental sedation to our patients, whether they are coming in for a cosmetic procedure, oral surgery, or anything in between. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses the different kinds we provide and the benefits they can have for you. (more…)
Why Your Preventive Routine Matters
Taking care of your smile is a lifelong endeavor. Indeed, from the moment you are born, oral bacteria and other health concerns threaten the quality of your grin in a variety of ways, including through the onset of infections and diseases. Because of this, it is important we take care to protect our grins in every way we can, especially if we aim to maintain a lifelong bill of health. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA dentist explains why it is necessary to provide proper preventive care for your smile, and how our team can help.
Identifying And Treating Diseases
Advances in dental treatment and practices have made it possible to provide oral surgeries and other procedures with greater quality. This not only leads to a healthier smile overall but one that has had its function restored and optimized. Indeed, dental technology makes saving a smile in danger much more efficient, but that does not mean you should ease up on your preventive routine at all. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA dentist takes a look at the importance of attending routine examinations to ensure nothing bad is occurring outside of your periphery.
Why Might You Need Oral Surgery?
While a thorough preventive dental routine should provide a healthy level of protection against various sources of oral threats, sometimes bacteria and other factors may have a different plan in mind. Indeed, gum disease, tooth decay, and more can settle in fast and wreak havoc on your oral health. What’s more? Failing to seek treatment in a timely manner can lead to serious complications and the potential for the loss of a tooth. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA dentist takes a look at instances that might warrant the need for oral surgery, as well as what you can expect from care.
Preparing For Your Replacement Tooth
Your smile’s health is of the utmost importance, and as such, our team provides quality care to help you prioritize excellent oral health. Indeed, whether you are in need of a custom oral appliance to protect your pearly whites, or require restorative treatment to eradicate threats and reinforce strength, our team has you covered. Even a tooth extraction can be met with a replacement tooth, but bear in mind that waiting too long for treatment can negatively impact your health. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses the need for additional treatment prior to implant placement.
How Can A Nightguard Benefit You?
It goes without saying that your smile is one of your greatest assets. After all, it is often the first thing a person notices about another, and a vibrant grin can communicate a heightened level of confidence and happiness overall. Still, however, many dental concerns exist that can complicate achieving this outcome, and sometimes our smiles require a helping hand. In today’s blog, your Newport Beach, CA dentist examines how an oral appliance can be used to protect your oral health in a few different ways.
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