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Here's What's in Your Toothpaste for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.
We're all interested in how our toothpaste tastes, how it freshens breath or how it brightens teeth. But those are secondary to its most important function, which is how well Read more -
Stop Bite Problems Early With Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Every year many parents learn their “tweenager” or teenager needs their bite corrected, often with specialized orthodontics. Imagine, though, if these families could go back in time to when their Read more -
Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.
You probably already know that using tobacco causes significant health risks: It increases your odds of getting various cancers and coronary diseases, to name just a few. Unfortunately, not everyone Read more -
Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.
It’s bad enough the diseases caused by poor dental hygiene or lack of dental checkups could be leaving your teeth and gums more at risk. But current scientific research seems Read more -
Could A Dental Checkup Save Your Life?
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.
Most everyone knows that going to see your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings can help save your smile — but did you ever stop to think that it just Read more -
Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Habits and Avoid Bad Ones
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.
We all have habits: things we do every day often without consciously thinking. Some of them are good; some not so much. And many of them took root in childhood.That's Read more -
World Cup Soccer Coach-Dentist Saves the Day!
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
If you followed the 2018 FIFA World Cup Soccer games, you probably know that one of this year’s biggest surprises was the debut of the team from Iceland—the smallest country Read more -
Never Use This Numbing Agent to Relieve Teething Pain in Young Children
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
Parents will do just about anything to relieve their children's discomfort when they're in pain. When a toddler is suffering through a teething episode, it's tempting to turn to a Read more -
3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Do you grind your teeth? If you're not sure, ask your family—sometimes the sound of teeth grinding against teeth might make enough noise to be keeping them up at night. Read more -
Don't Ignore These Signs Of Gum Disease
posted: Jun. 17, 2021.
If gum disease goes unnoticed and untreated, it can cause long-term issues not just in your mouth, but throughout the rest of your body. It’s important to understand some of Read more -
Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the reality Read more -
Dental Implants Restore Your Smile
posted: Jun. 11, 2021.
Replacing lost teeth enhances your appearance, makes chewing easier, and may even help improve your speech. If you've lost one or more teeth, your Tustin, CA, dentist, Dr. Shirley Santos, Read more -
Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Dental veneers are a popular way to improve teeth with chips, stains, gaps or other defects. They're typically made of dental porcelain, ceramic-like materials prized for their ability to mimic Read more -
Immediate Implants Help you Avoid Disruptions in Your Appearance
posted: May 23, 2021.
Dental implants are widely recognized as the best tooth replacement option available. For most people, though, it’s a long process: after a tooth is extracted the socket is allowed to Read more -
Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
posted: May 13, 2021.
There's no doubt about it — dentures have changed your life. Now you can eat and speak normally, and smile again with confidence. But if you're going to continue to Read more -
3 Tips to Make Mealtimes More Enjoyable With TMD
posted: May 03, 2021.
Dinnertime is a great opportunity to enjoy not only your meal, but also the company of friends and family. But a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can drain the pleasure from Read more
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