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Happy New Year! Here Are a Few Resolutions for a Healthier Smile

January 17, 2024

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Dentist smiles

We’ve completed another lap around the sun and have a whole new year to look forward to. To celebrate the occasion, many people make resolutions to build better habits and kick old nasty ones. While quitting smoking, finishing that degree, reading more books, and spending more time with the family are all wonderful New Year’s resolutions, it’s not a terrible idea to use the opportunity to improve your oral hygiene practices. Here are a few New Year’s resolutions that will help you have a shiny, pretty, healthy smile.

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5 Things Not to Do After Dental Implant Surgery

January 8, 2024

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patient smiling after getting dental implant surgery

The absence of teeth can significantly impact your confidence in displaying a radiant smile. Everyday activities like capturing moments with friends, enjoying family time, or embarking on dates may induce anxiety due to missing teeth. Fortunately, a variety of tooth replacement options, such as dental implants, exist to address this concern. These titanium posts are skillfully inserted into the jawbone, seamlessly integrating with it through osseointegration, rendering them remarkably stable and the sole permanent solution for tooth loss. If you’ve chosen dental implant surgery, it’s crucial to be mindful of certain postoperative precautions to ensure a proper and smooth healing process. Explore five essential things to avoid after undergoing implant placement for optimal recovery.

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Are the Holidays the Worst Time for Your Oral Health?

December 22, 2023

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assorted Christmas treats

‘Tis the season for festive foods and drinks, with holiday delights appearing at work, home, and all around you. As the holidays unfold, changes to your schedule may arise due to travel, attending parties, and preparing for loved ones visiting. While some claim that the holiday season is detrimental to your smile, is that assertion accurate? Delve into the following three reasons to understand why the holidays can impact your oral health.

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Haunted by Sugar? Here are 5 Tricks for a Tooth-Friendly Halloween

October 27, 2023

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A woman smiling with a small bucket of Halloween candy thinking about oral health

Halloween time is here, and with it, an abundance of sweet treats! It can be a haunting time for parents who are worried about their children’s oral health. But save your fear for spooky movies and costumed actors! With a few tricks of your own, you can help your child enjoy the festivities without a spooky trip to the emergency dentist.

If you want to spook things up while keeping your child’s ghoulish grin in check, continue reading.

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3 Things You May Not Have Known About Gum Disease

September 8, 2023

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Closeup of someone’s inflamed gums

When talking about oral health, dentists often run into people who consider it tedious. Gum disease is a good example—many people’s eyes start to glaze over if you even begin to discuss the subject.

However, periodontal illness is actually remarkably complex. There are entire fields of study devoted to fully understanding it and its ramifications. There’s also a lot about this very common condition that people do not know, but really ought to. Here are just some examples.

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4 Ways to Help Your Dental Implants Last

August 30, 2023

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An aging gentleman happy with his new dental implants

True enough, dental implants are highly effective as replacement teeth. It’s to the point that their success rate after ten years is over 95%! Still, these restorations can and do fail under certain conditions. You’ll thus need to look after them to ensure they stay functional. Thankfully, you can adopt various ways that help dental implants last. Your Huntington Beach dentist can even teach you a few. To that end, here are some habits to try so your implants have a long lifespan.

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Can I Get Braces if I Have Dental Implants?

July 18, 2023

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a patient looking at their smile in a handheld mirror

Thinking about making some big, life-changing investments in your smile, like restoring your missing teeth with dental implants and aligning and beautifying your grin with orthodontic treatment? If you haven’t already gotten dental implants, it may be a good time to consider undergoing orthodontic treatment first. Read on to learn why getting braces after you get dental implants isn’t ideal and how it could impact your future plans for your smile.

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Enjoy These Summer Foods with Dental Implants

July 13, 2023

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People at barbeque

Summertime is grilling season, but you can feel left out if you have missing teeth or traditional tooth replacements. While bridges and dentures are great ways to show a complete and beautiful smile, they have some difficulty with tougher foods. The good news is that, once they have fully fused to your jaw, dental implants allow you to chew as well as natural teeth. Read on to learn more about chowing down with dental implants at the July barbeque.

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4 Things That Make Dental Implants So Great

June 13, 2023

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dentist holding out a model of a dental implant

Utilizing titanium posts embedded within the jawbone to mimic natural tooth roots, dental implants establish a sturdy foundation for substitute teeth. Renowned for their diverse advantages and capacity to yield visually appealing results, they have garnered significant recognition within the realm of dental restoration. Whether you’re pondering the possibility of dental implants to address tooth loss or seeking insights into their merits, here’s why they stand out as a premier choice for tooth replacement.

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Why is Summer Ideal for Starting with Dental Implants?

June 12, 2023

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patient smiling with dental implants

Searching for a durable and lifelike remedy to replace lost teeth? Look no further than dental implants, which offer precisely that, reinstating the visual allure and practicality of your smile. If the idea of dental implants has been on your mind, the summer months offer an optimal occasion to initiate this transformative process. Keep reading to uncover the benefits of opting for dental implant placement during the summer.

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