Check On Your Child’s Wisdom Teeth

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teen npb caWhen your children are teenagers, interpreting their emotions and moods can be, well, tricky. Sometimes parents have a hard time determining whether or not their child needs to see a dentist urgently to examine their teeth.

Wisdom teeth are often an issue with teenagers, and sometimes they put off their extractions. High school is full of important life events, and nobody wants to miss out on those!

But the earlier we are able to diagnose a problem, the easier the solution to the problem. Now we can’t help you with your communication with your child, but today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist writes on signs that wisdom teeth need to be examined urgently, and may need to be extracted. (more…)

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Diet Plays A Huge Role In Oral Health

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smile newport beach caWe learn from a very young age to avoid sugar in order to keep our teeth healthy. But maintaining a healthy smile is about more than simply cutting out candy. Some of the more innocent of foods can spur tooth decay, as well.

Your dietary decisions can also pose lasting issues with your oral health beyond tooth decay. Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses how diet can help or hinder your oral health. (more…)

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Heart And Mouth, Interconnected

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Heart Newport Beach CAMany people view their dental health as primarily cosmetic. If they are able to hide a problem, then maybe it doesn’t matter. They do this with a different smile or a different manner of speech.

And some others think that the health of the mouth is localized. They think that oral health only affects the mouth, or maybe the head, as well.

But your teeth play a significant role in how healthy your heart can be, as well. Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses how the two are connected, and how science is finding new ties everyday.
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Clear Aligners Work At Any Age!

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Aligner Newport Beach CAHave you been thinking about how you wish your smile were just a little bit straighter? Maybe over the years a tooth or two have become more and more crooked? Any overlap can become an issue with tooth collision or bacterial infection.

Clear aligners, a technology that has become incredibly popular for the past two decades, might be a solution for you. You can make more subtle changes to the appearance of your smile without letting the world know you’ve decided to make this change.

Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist writes about how straightening your smile is no longer an adolescent thing. Improvements can be made at any age! (more…)

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Veneers Can Be Reinvigorating!

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Senior NPBCAAs we age, some of the brighter aspects of our appearance begin to fade. Our lips thin, our hair turns gray. And with this often too is a smile that has faded a bit.

Porcelain veneers can help to bring back that youthful smile, all while maintaining your current healthy teeth. Dentists would always prefer to keep natural teeth, whenever possible.

This procedure is easy, and before you know it, you’ll have a new set of teeth, looking as natural as ever.

Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist discusses how veneers can bring a shine back to your smile!
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Get Crowns Before A Root Canal

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Crown Newport BeachWhen you have cracked a tooth or damaged it in some other form or fashion, you might put off having to have a crown placed upon it. It might be the expense, the time, or something else entirely putting you off from seeing the dentist.
We understand that dental visits are not generally the most fun experiences available. But most of the time in dentistry, preventative care is always preferred to emergency care.

And since teeth don’t heal, your only solution may be a crown. And if so, do not wait. It could become further damaged, and then you might require a root canal.

Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist writes on how preparing yourself with a crown is your best scenario, as quickly as possible. (more…)

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Catch Oral Cancer Early!

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Cancer NPB CAAs with all cancers, it’s best to simply never have them. When that option is unavailable, it’s best to catch them early.

Oral cancer is no exception to this rule, but for many people, it isn’t even a passing thought. However, it is important to know what to look for in any changes to your mouth.

Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist writes on how to best look for possible signs of oral cancer development. Hopefully, these tools can help you know when it might be beneficial to speak with a dentist. (more…)

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