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Wednesday, December 21st, 2011ShareHave you noticed your gums beginning to recede? Or have your teeth become more sensitive to cold drinks? These are a few common signs that are associated with gum recession. The body cannot re-grow gum tissue, therefore it is best to use preventative measures to ensure further destruction of the gums does not occur. Here [...]
Causes of Gum Recession Part I in Series:
Saturday, December 17th, 2011ShareHave you heard the saying “long in the tooth?” This saying is very popular to this day amongst older generations. What they are referring to is teeth looking longer due to the gums receding with age. This thought was the “norm” with these generations. However, with the increased knowledge in the dental and health community, [...]
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of a Tooth Abscess:
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011ShareA tooth abscess can occur without warning. So, you may be asking “What exactly is an abscess?” An abscess is a pocket of pus which can either form at the root tip and show on an X-ray or in the tissues surrounding the tooth. A tooth abscess occurs when the immune system tries to fight [...]
Biological Dentist Anthony Kim Explains the Types of Dental Implants:
Monday, November 28th, 2011ShareThere are several different companies that make dental implant systems. However, there are only 2 types of materials used in manufacturing dental implants. The most common implant used is made of titanium metal. In rare cases, when individuals have severe metal allergies a Zircona metal-free implant is recommended. Why is Titanium metal the “gold standard?” [...]
Are you a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Monday, November 28th, 2011ShareHaving the experience of a tooth loss can be extremely traumatic for most people. Often times, when a toothache along with infection occurs a tooth extraction is needed. Other times, teeth that have severe bone loss will need extraction due to further infection. So, the question is what decision do you make when needing a [...]
Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Teeth:
Sunday, November 27th, 2011ShareAs I reflect on this long holiday weekend filled with an overzealous appetite and delicious food, I determined that it is easy to forget just how important teeth are to us on a daily basis. Sitting here this morning, thinking of the important functions that teeth have are pretty impressive. A question I have is…When [...]
Southern California Cosmetic Dentist Explains Dental Pricing:
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011ShareWhen it comes to determining pricing on a dental procedure, it is not always a straight forward explanation of cost. New techniques, technology and materials are constantly evolving to improve dental procedures. Aside from the dental profession evolving, it is important to remember that the overall health of the surrounding gum and tissue will determine [...]
Signs and Symptoms of a Cavity-Holistic Dentist Explains:
Sunday, November 20th, 2011ShareBefore I dive into the various signs and symptoms of a cavity, I think it is important to look at the tooth structure itself which will better explain why some cavities may have discomfort and others may not have any symptoms. Tooth decay (the formation of a cavity) is simply the breakdown of the tooth [...]
Riverside Holistic Dentist Explains New Research: Gum Disease Related to Erectile Dysfunction:
Monday, November 14th, 2011ShareDiscussing erectile dysfunction on a dental blog is probably shocking to most people, however, recent research has shown that this unfortunate health condition is absolutely dental related. This condition affects 1 out of every 10 men over the age of 40, according to the National Institute of Health. Just how does the bacteria in periodontal [...]
Riverside Cosmetic Dentist Explains iPhone app for Sleep Apnea:
Monday, October 31st, 2011ShareFor those who love and embrace technology like I do, here is one iPhone application that will save lives. The app developer is a company called Sleep Group Solutions. This app was developed with the intention to increase the awareness of sleep apnea. The MSleepTest acts as an initial screener for obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive [...]
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