While some people crave sweets every day, many people only experience cravings every once in a while. Though we all desire sugary foods, they’re bad for our teeth and health! Read on for the best things to eat to help fight sugar cravings. Why are Sugary Foods Bad For Our Teeth? Consuming too much sugar…
Read articleAll-on-4 dental implants. What the heck are they? Every time we read it, our brain converts it to ‘all for one’, the famous motto of the three musketeers. It’s not a bad way of looking at it, either. Dental implants are, in layman’s terms, screw-like metal implants inserted into the bone structure of your jaw,…
Read articleDental powder has been around since ancient Greek and Roman times, but it’s only recently seen a resurgence in popularity. With more families looking for healthier alternatives to traditional dental care products, dental powder has some distinct advantages over most toothpaste brands. Today’s dental powder products have come a long way, but are they right…
Read articleHave you ever heard of brushing your teeth with charcoal? It has actually become a trendy thing to do. Along with beauty products like charcoal masks for the face, charcoal toothpaste and other activated charcoal products designed for oral use have made their way into the marketplace. If you are wondering how to brush with…
Read articleImagine it’s a late night in Santa Clarita, CA (or maybe Valencia, Canyon Country, Stevenson Ranch or Saugus, who knows?) and you find yourself asking your Siri a question “What is the best emergency dentist near me?” or “What is a good kids dentist near me?”. Aesthetic Dental & Specialty Center might be one of…
Read articleWe have all experienced a case of bad breath or “halitosis” in our lives. Some of us notice it occasionally, like first thing in the morning or after a flavorful meal, but for others, it is a chronic problem. Here is what you need to know about what causes bad breath, how to prevent it,…
Read articleToothache can be a real pain. Despite the size of our teeth, the soreness and aching they can cause can disrupt your daily life and create lasting discomfort. Toothache can appear overnight or gradually and is caused by a variety of problems, such as a cavity, loose filling, an abscess or the wearing down of…
Read articleFear of going to the dentist is so prevalent that it has its own name: dentophobia. According to the National Institutes of Health, dental anxiety affects 36% of the population, while extreme dental fear affects 12%. That’s hundreds of millions of people! Short of never going to the dentist, what’s someone who’s afraid of the…
Read articleAccording to the American College of Prosthodontists, approximately 178 million Americans have lost at least one tooth. If you are one of them, you may have already discovered that even one missing tooth can affect the way you speak and eat, as well as undermine your confidence. What you may not know is that if…
Read articleIf your dentist has suggested an all-on-4 dental implant as a treatment option for restoring your damaged or missing teeth, make sure you fully understand the process so you can determine whether the solution is the right one for you. All-on-4 dental implant procedures are complex, but when performed by an experienced dental surgeon with…
Read articleCan you smoke after a tooth extraction? The short answer is no, not for at least 72 hours. Read on to learn how smoking increases the likelihood of needing a tooth extraction, what happens if you smoke after your extraction, what causes dry sockets, and how to safely smoke after your tooth extraction. There are…
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