Everyone knows that sugar can harm your teeth. The consumption of sugar is well-known to lead to tooth decay, periodontal disease, and other oral health problems. But beyond those, your diet impacts your smile on a daily basis.

From the remnants of food left in the mouth over the course of a day to your body’s natural response to infection, the choices in what you eat can help your body maintain its health. Or they can lead to significant damage.

Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist writes on your diet and why it is important for maintaining your oral healh. (more…)

Every time you see an oral health professional, you are surely reminded to keep to a strict oral health regimen. This certainly includes twice-daily brushing and an oral rinse. But also comes the one that patients dread the most: flossing.

Maybe it’s the time, or any pain with flossing gums that have not been cared for, but people seem particularly averse to keeping to a strict flossing regimen. Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist pleads with you to floss. It can save your teeth, and even jaw bone! (more…)

Summer is a time for great activity, spending as much time together as possible. With the new leaves and warmer weather, we also use the time to get our houses and cars in order. We also start thinking about our beach bodies, getting ready to come out of our winter hibernation.

But how many of us think about teeth cleaning during this time? Your loved ones see more of your teeth than virtually any other aspect of your appearance, and now is a great time to make sure your smile is as beautiful as possible. Today, your Newport Beach, CA dentist is here with some advice on how to get the season started off right!
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We 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…)

Many 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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