How to Cope with a Dental Emergency

Even if you had thought you had taken care of everything and are ready for your big ugly Sweater Christmas party, the thought of a broken veneer probably hadn’t even crossed your path. Unfortunately, things quickly changed when you decided to open the champagne with your teeth.

Accidents are part of life and invariably happen at the most inopportune times. A lost filling cracked tooth or other dental emergency should be taken care of as soon as possible to avoid further damage. Putting a piece of cotton over that old silver amalgam filling that you lost when you were having dinner should just be a quick fix until you get to the dentist.

According to the American Dental Association, a broken bridge, or any other dental emergency can cause serious problems. Ignoring a dental issue will increase your risk requiring more expensive and extensive therapy later.  

If you’ve got a toothache, skip the painkillers, including aspirin and get to the dentist. If you are swollen, grab a cold compress and place it on your cheek or mouth. Rinse your mouth and floss in order to remove any food particles.

Make sure you save all of the pieces if you break or chip a tooth. Rinse your mouth and be careful looking for remnants of the tooth. If you’re bleeding, apply gauze until the bleeding stops. Place a cold compress on the outside of your mouth, lip, or cheek near the chipped or broken tooth to help reduce swelling and relieve any pain.

If you have partially dislodged or knocked out your tooth this is a dental emergency and you need to call your dentist right away. If it has been partially dislodged, take Advil or Tylenol to help with the pain and apply a cold compress on the outside of your mouth. If you have knocked it out, gently rinse being careful not to remove or wash away attached tissue fragments. If you can, put the tooth back without forcing it into place. If this isn’t possible, place the tooth in a container of water with a pinch of salt, or milk without the salt. See your dentist immediately as chances are your tooth can be saved.

Take your time during the holidays and be sure and brush, floss and see your dentist as needed, especially if you are experiencing a dental emergency. 

Whiten Your Teeth for the Holidays

The holidays are here and if you have been neglecting your teeth and gums, there has never been a better time to schedule an appointment for a checkup with your dentist.

During the festive season most people have their hands full with planning, shopping and entertaining, and if your smile is less than bright, you may want to consider tooth whitening.

Your pearly whites are the first thing people notice when they see you and if you greet folks with a closed mouth smile, see your dentist today.

Of course, you can purchase over the counter tooth whitening products such as toothpastes, gels, mouthwashes and whitening strips, but most will not get your teeth white before Christmas and New Year. Your dentist has tooth whitening products that can get your teeth white and bright just in time to show them off at your next holiday party.

According to Web MD, tooth whitening is the most popular cosmetic dental procedure in the world with people spending billions of dollars each year for a whiter, brighter smile.

Teeth that are stained can benefit from tooth whitening, but if you have dental restorations such as tooth colored fillings, stains from root canals, crowns or bridges, tooth whitening products will not work.

If you do have dental restorations, talk to your dentist about dental bonding with CEREC. This quick cosmetic dental procedure can repair chips and cracks and even fill in that gap between your front teeth.

Dental bonding is a less expensive alternative to veneers and looks just like your natural teeth. Dental bonding will not be as strong as porcelain veneers, but if you want a quick fix to repair previous dental restoration procedures, dental bonding could be the answer.

When it comes to a beautiful smile for the holidays, schedule an appointment with your dentist who can help you come up with a plan to turn your frown upside down.

What You Might Not Know about Toothpaste

Although most people refer to teeth cleaning products as paste, toothpaste can also be a powder or gel that you use to clean your teeth. Brushing your teeth twice each day, along with flossing and seeing your dentist regularly, helps improve your overall oral health and get rid of food particles, bacteria, and plaque.

The American Dental Association explains that toothpaste plays an important role in oral health as it helps to fight tooth decay and gum disease. These days most toothpastes, powders and gels contain fluoride, which helps keep the enamel on your teeth healthy while fighting tooth decay.

Although the composition in toothpastes may vary, with some touting the benefits of gum inflammation reduction and tooth whitening, your dentist explains that all toothpastes contain the same ingredients.

Whatever brand of toothpaste you use, it will contain gentle abrasives including hydrated aluminum oxide, magnesium carbonate, phosphate salts, and dehydrated silica gels.

Known as, “Humectants, sorbitol and glycerol are added to the toothpaste to keep it from drying out.  

Natural gum, synthetic cellulose, mineral colloids, or seaweed is used to thicken toothpaste giving it a homogenous texture and appearance.

According to your dentist, fluoride is added to the toothpaste to make your teeth more resistant to dental carries and helps strengthen the enamel on your teeth.

Flavoring is often added to toothpaste. These flavorings, such as saccharin will not promote tooth decay.

Sodium lauryl sarcosinate is a detergent additive that is used by manufacturers to make toothpaste foamy.

Your dentist explains that one of the toughest decisions when it comes to buying toothpaste is deciding what one is the best for you. With so many brands to choose from you almost need to have a degree in toothpaste to make a selection.

Buying fluoride toothpaste is imperative with fluoride toothpastes, gels, and powders regulated by the FDA or Food and Drug Administration. All of these products will have a drug facts panel somewhere on the packaging.

Look for toothpastes, gels, and powders that carry the American Dental Association seal of approval. You can find a complete list of toothpastes that are ADA approved on the American Dental Association website.

If your teeth are sensitive, look for toothpaste that contains strontium chloride of potassium nitrate.

In order to fight the buildup of tartar or gingivitis, your dentist recommends toothpastes with ingredients such as tirclosan, pyrophosphates, or zinc citate.

If you are still unsure what toothpaste, gel or powder is best for your needs, schedule an appointment with your dentist today. 

Boost your Confidence with Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Veneers can improve your smile and boost your self-confidence, in fact, a healthy grin is good for your self-esteem.

According to the American Dental Association, Veneers are thin shells that are custom made to fit over your own teeth. Directly bonded to your natural tooth they can improve the appearance of your smile and can actually change the length, size, shape, and color of your teeth giving you a perfectly proportioned smile.

Dental Veneers are made from resin composite or porcelain materials. Porcelain Veneers are more resistant to staining and mimic the natural reflecting properties of your own teeth. Resin Veneers are thinner and require less removal of your natural tooth. Your dentist will be able to decide what type is best for your situation.

Porcelain and Resin Veneers can fix teeth that have been discolored because of medications such as tetracycline. Veneers can also be used to fix root canal treatments, excessive fluoride use, and large resin fillings that have discolored the entire tooth. Other fixes include:

• Chipped or broken teeth
• Worn down teeth
• Misaligned, irregularly shaped, or uneven teeth
• Fill the gap between two teeth

If the thought of Porcelain or Resin Veneers appeals to you, it will require three appointments with your dentist. Of course, your teeth and gums need to be healthy before the veneering process begins.

During your treatment planning and diagnosis, your dentist will ask you what results you want to achieve. X-rays and impressions may also be made of your teeth.

In order to prepare your teeth for veneers, your dentist will remove ½ millimeter from the surface of your tooth. That amount is about the thickness of a dental veneer and may require a local anesthetic. After this procedure, your dentist will make a model of your tooth before sending the impression to a dental lab. Your dentist may also recommend temporary veneers.

When your permanent Resin or Porcelain Veneers are ready, your dentist will check for color, fit and placement, before etching and cleaning the surface of the tooth. Your dentist will then cement or bond and complete the process with a light that cures or hardens the cement.  

Dental Veneers can last for years as long as you practice good oral hygiene. If you would like more information regarding Porcelain or Resin Veneers, schedule an appointment with your dentist today. 

Stop Hiding Your Smile

The holidays are right around the corner and will be here before you know it, and thanks to your restorative dentist, you don’t have to hide your smile.

Schedule an appointment for cosmetic dentistry today and you can have a stunning toothy grin that you will be happy to show off at during the festive season.

Not everyone has a perfect smile. In fact, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the majority of people in the United States cover their mouth when they talk, but thanks to the wonders of modern 21^st century dentistry, you can fix that gap between your front teeth, brighten your dull smile, or fix that vampire fang that is the result of a chipped tooth.

Traditional dentistry is more focused on prevention, diagnosis, oral hygiene, and treating oral diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Cosmetic dentistry will improve the look of your mouth, teeth, and most importantly, your smile.

With cosmetic dentistry in Corona, you can have your silver fillings replaced with tooth colored resin, porcelain or one of the best materials available, CEREC. By replacing those old fillings in your molars and front teeth, your entire appearance will be enhanced.

The advancements of dental procedures and techniques have certainly changed over the years. These days your dentist can create a new smile using tooth-colored dental materials that are as durable as your natural teeth, best of all, your new smile will look completely natural.

Dental Care of Corona has more than 40 years of combined dental experience and has the dental technologies in office to give you a brand new smile in as little as one dental appointment.

A smile makeover is much more comfortable than it used to be with dental veneers, replacement fillings and dental bonding taking place in one location whether you are considering tooth whitening or have had your heart set on fixing your short teeth.   

Give yourself a new smile for the holidays and schedule an appointment with the experts from Dental Care of Corona. Your smile may only take one dental visit and really is just a phone call away. Call now!

Sleep your way through the Appointment with Sedation Sleep Dentistry

If the word dentist brings back painful memories, schedule an appointment with a dentist for Sedation Sleep Dentistry.

Web MD explains that Sedation Sleep Dentistry can help people who experience a true fear of the dentist, and people who have sensitive teeth. If you have had traumatic dental experiences in the past, Sedation Sleep Dentistry could be the perfect solution. Other people who may benefit from Sedation Sleep Dentistry include those who have a hard time getting numb and others who have complex dental issues.

If the thought of a needle or shot makes your skin crawl or you have a limited amount of time when it comes to dental care, you may also benefit from Sedation Sleep Dentistry. Call your dentist today and schedule Sedation Sleep Dentistry if you cannot stand the taste, smell, or noise of the dentist office, or if you are embarrassed about your teeth and gums.

There are three types of Sedation Sleep Dentistry. Light Sedation, Moderate Sedation, and Heavy Sedation.

Nitrous Oxide, or laughing gas, is used for Light Sedation. Your dentist will place a small mask over your nose so that you can inhale the gas and oxygen mixture. Nitrous Oxide wears off quickly and is extremely safe. So much so that you can drive yourself home after your dental appointment. Your dentist can also control your level of Light Sedation with Nitrous Oxide.  

During Moderate Sedation, your dentist will prescribe you pills in order to relax you. Benzodiazepines are from the Valium family and can cause drowsiness. Some patients may even fall asleep while sitting in the dentist’s chair. Most patients have very little if any memory of the dental appointment. The Moderate Sedation pills work as a sort of mild anesthetic for pain control.

Deep Sedation is administered through an IV directly into your blood stream. This type of Sedation Sleep Dentistry can be used to sedate patients so that they are completely unaware of the procedure. Only a handful of California dentists are qualified to provide you with Deep Sedation allowing your dentist to control the amount and level of sedation required. After you come out of deep sedation, you will have no memory of the dental treatment. Deep Sedation is excellent for long dental appointments and to aid in pain control.

If you would like more information regarding Sedation Sleep Dentistry, schedule an appointment with your dentist who will be able to determine the best type of sedation for your needs.

Do You Really Need Your Wisdom Teeth?

About 100 million years ago, the jaws of prehistoric man could easily accommodate all 32 teeth, including Wisdom Teeth. Wisdom Teeth are the third set of molars that come in after birth. Paleontologists and anthropologists will tell you that because early man walked on all fours, much like a dog, the massive jaw lead the way.

According to Wikipedia, teeth played an important role. Jaws were larger, which helped with running and balance. Teeth were used to catch, dismember, and eat prey. Early mans diet consisted of raw meat, roots and a healthy diet of leaves. This meant that having 32 teeth was a massive advantage. Prehistoric men and women did not have the luxury of seeing a dentist either which meant that those Wisdom Teeth might have been a back up if the first and second molars were worn down, broken, or lost.

Once man began to walk upright, Wisdom Teeth were not as important. According to some scientists, jaws became shorter and brains larger. Once this occurred the amount of space for teeth was lessened.

Those who oppose evolution say that it was dental hygiene and dietary changes that lessened the importance of Wisdom Teeth, totally discounting the jaw shortening and brain growth theory.

Whatever the reason Wisdom Teeth are the only teeth that develop entirely after you are born. In fact, 35 percent of people never see an appearance of Wisdom Teeth at all.

According to your dentist, Wisdom Teeth are valuable as long as they come in properly and are healthy. However, problems with third molars can occur especially if your jaw is not large enough to accommodate your new Wisdom Teeth.

Impacted Wisdom Teeth are one of the biggest issues when it comes to the third set of molars. If the teeth do not erupt properly and are impacted, the other teeth will obstruct the path. If this occurs, your dentist may recommend having your Wisdom Teeth extracted.

Other problems that could occur include sideways growth or part of the tooth causing damage to the adjacent teeth. Your dentist may also recommend removal if cysts begin to form or if jaw stiffness, pain, and swelling are present.

If you would like more information regarding Wisdom Teeth, schedule an appointment with your dentist who will be able to decide whether you or kids need to have those third molars extracted.

Oral Piercings May Be Cool but They Could Also Be Dangerous

These days it’s quite rare to see a teen or young adult who doesn’t have something pierced, but according to your dentist, there are some dangers that are very real when it comes to oral piercings.

According to a recent article published on the Colgate website, oral piercings can cause a number of things including infections and jewelry aspiration. Tongue, cheek, and lip piercings can also be to blame for permanent nerve damage.

The metal jewelry that is used in oral piercings comes in many styles. These include barbells, rings or hoops and studs, but unlike ear piercing, oral piercings cause a great threat to your overall health, including your teeth and gums.

Because your mouth is host to millions of bacteria, oral piercings could cause infection, not only from the wound itself, but also from the jewelry. If you or the person who is handling the stud, ring or barbell has not disinfected his or her hands you could be asking for trouble.

Serious or prolonged bleeding is another complication that can occur after oral piercing. If the person who is doing the piercing accidentally punctures a blood vessel, prolonged bleeding and extreme blood loss could be the result.

Your dentist understands that swelling and pain is expected after any type of oral or body piercing, but in extreme cases, the tongue becomes so swollen that it has actually cut off the breathing passageway severely restricting breathing.

If your teeth are exposed to your oral jewelry, you are setting yourself up for fractured teeth, chips, and damage to your caps, fillings, and crowns. 

Metal mouth jewelry can injure your gum tissue. Once this begins, it is very difficult to reverse, as your gums will begin to recede eventually leading to tooth loss. You may think that your mouth jewelry looks cool, but recessed gums are not very attractive. If the root of your tooth is exposed you are also setting yourself up for periodontal disease.

Mouth jewelry can also cause problems for oral function including your ability to speak or chew properly. Oral piercings have also been known to cause excessive saliva.

Oral piercings could be responsible for transmitted diseases including hepatitis B, C, D, and the Herpes Simplex virus.

People who have undiagnosed heart problems and decide to have their lips, cheek, or tongue pierced could be risking endocarditis, or an inflammation of the heart or heart valves if bacteria happens to enter the bloodstream.

If you would like more information regarding the dangers of oral piercings, schedule an appointment with your dentist who can help you understand the risks. 

Your Bad Oral Hygiene Could Be Making You Sick

Most people have no idea that plaque and tartar buildup could make you sick. In fact, if you suffer from gingivitis or periodontal disease your dentist will tell you that you could be setting yourself up for all kinds of problems including heart disease.

According to Web MD, that bacteria, known as plaque, will build up on your teeth unless you brush twice and floss once a day. If left to its own devices, plaque will cause your gums to bleed and be inflamed.

Recent research has indicated that periodontal disease can cause problems for the rest of your body as well. Some of the health problems include dementia, heart attacks, and even diabetes. Although scientists have been unable to establish why this happens, they have identified links between health problems and poor oral health.  

Plaque constantly forms on your teeth when you eat or drink beverages and foods that contain starches and sugars. Once the bacteria have released damaging acids, it will attack the enamel on your teeth. Plaque acts like a glue of sorts keeping the acids in constant contact with the enamel on your teeth. Over time, the breakdown of your enamel will lead to tooth decay.

If your gums are tender, swollen and bleed after you brush or floss you could have gum disease, which begins as gingivitis, leading to periodontal disease. Once the gum tissue begins to pull away from your teeth, the bacteria will start to attack the bone that supports your teeth leading to tooth loss.

Some of the diseases that scientists have linked with periodontal disease include;

• Dementia
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Heart Disease
• Premature Birth
• Diabetes 

Although experts have been unable to pinpoint the exact links, many dentists and doctors believe that it is the oral bacteria that escape into your bloodstream causing problems for your major organs.

In a paper written in 2009 by the American Academy of Periodontology and the American Journal of Cardiology, recommendations were made to encourage heart doctors to ask their patients if they have had, or still battle with periodontal disease. 

If you suspect that you may be suffering from gum disease, schedule an appointment with your dentist who will be able to get rid of your gingivitis or periodontal disease. 

There is No Need to Fear Root Canal Therapy

It used to be when the words, “Root Canal,” were mentioned people would either grimace in pain, run for the hills, or consider pulling the offending tooth rather than deal with a Root Canal, but thanks to modern dentistry and Dental Care of Corona, you can have your deep cavity or cracked filling repaired with painless Root Canal therapy.

According to Wikipedia, a Root Canal is used to save and repair a tooth that has become infected or is badly decayed. Root Canals are also used to repair broken teeth or restore old fillings that are too large to refill.

During your Root Canal, your dentist will remove the pulp and the nerve located within your tooth before cleaning and sealing the tooth. Without Root Canal therapy, the tissue that surrounds your tooth or teeth will eventually become infected increasing your risk of an abscess.

Your dentist will tell you that the nerve in your tooth is not important to the health or function of the tooth after the tooth has erupted. The only function of the nerve is sensory providing you the sensation of cold or hot. If you have a Root Canal, your tooth will not be affected by daily actions such as eating, drinking, flossing, or brushing.

The soft tissue on the inside of your tooth, also called pulp, is protected by dentin. Above your gumline, the dentin is protected by enamel. Your dentin is protected below your gumline by cementum. When bacteria occur in your mouth causing decay, the pulp in your tooth becomes exposed as well resulting in infection, inflammation and eventual pulp death or necrosis. Without treatment, the diseased portion of the tooth could reach the bone causing serious problems.

Having a Root Canal also allows you to save an infected tooth. A pulled tooth could result in a shift of your adjoining teeth making chewing, biting and even speaking more difficult. Of course, you could have the tooth replaced, but there is no artificial substitute that is as good as your natural tooth.

If you suspect you may need a Root Canal, do not put it off any longer and schedule an appointment with your Dentist who can determine the next course of action. Call today. 

Laser Dentistry in Corona

With more than 40 years of combined experience, Dental Care of Corona has the expertise to provide you with the best dental care whether you need to replace your silver amalgam fillings or require extensive restorative dental treatment.

Laser Dentistry involves the use of a soft-tissue laser that takes the guesswork out of identifying tooth decay. In the past, your dentist had to resort to painful prodding and poking in order to identify a cavity, as tooth decay can hide on the back molars and along the fissure lines.

Lasers are used for a variety of dental procedures include gum reshaping if periodontal disease is detected. Laser Dentistry can also help with root canal procedures and are used to remove tooth decay and for tooth whitening.

These days your dentist can use Laser Dentistry in Corona using a Diagnodent, which is revolutionary in detecting cavities making your dental checkup, fast, easy, and most importantly, painless.

Laser Dentistry can also be used to recontour your gum line, remove lesions that look suspicious for biopsy and treat contaminated gum pockets. Laser Dentistry in Corona is also used for fever blisters and canker sores.

According to Web MD, Laser Dentistry has been used since 1994 after being approved by the FDA. The lasers that your dentist uses are different from cold lasers that are often used to treat inflammation and pain.

Dental Lasers deliver energy, and when used for dental procedures vaporize the tissue. If your dentist is using a dental laser to fill a tooth, the laser helps strengthen and harden the material that sits between your tooth and the filling. When your dentist uses a laser for tooth whitening, the laser enhances the tooth-bleaching product while acting as a heat source.

Laser Dentistry often reduces the need for an anesthetic as Laser Dentistry may cause the patient less pain. Patients who have a fear of the dentist can also benefit with the use of Laser Dentistry as it helps reduce anxiety. Laser Dentistry can minimize swelling and bleeding, especially during soft tissue dental treatments and can help your dentist preserve the healthy part of your tooth if a dental filling is required.

For more information regarding Laser Dentistry, schedule an appointment with your dentist today. 

Tips for Finding a Good Dentist

If you are unhappy with your dentist, or need to find a good dentist in your area because you have relocated, it is not as difficult as you might think. Thanks to the World Wide Web, you can find a family dentist, a pediatric dentist, or a good cosmetic dentist, regardless of your situation.

Most people who need to move ask their dentist for recommendations, but if you were in search of a new dentist because you do not like the one you have now, it would be best to ask friends and family members or head to the internet.

Before you do a massive search for dentists in your area on the web, check with the American Dental Association website. The ADA has a list of qualified dentists located close to your home or office.

Once you have a list of dentists from the ADA head back to your keyboard and type in each name and read online reviews. Online review sites such as Yelp and other websites that offer readers online reviews can help you decide on a dentist in your area. Word of mouth advertising is one of the best ways to find a new dentist.

After you have narrowed your search for a new dentist, check out each dental practices website. Make sure that the dentist that you have your eye on has the credentials and the expertise for your particular needs. If you have a family and are in search of a dentist who specializes in pediatric care, make sure it is on the list of services. A good dental practice website will also have an about us page that lists the dentist or dentists credentials. Check for ongoing training, as you want to choose a dentist who is keeping up with the latest products and services by attending classes, seminars, and workshops. The dental website should also have a gallery page so that you can check out the practice before you schedule an appointment. Look for videos and reviews that will help you make an educated decision when it comes to choosing a new dentist in your area.  

When it comes to choosing a new dentist, do your research. After all, you want to find a dentist that you can be comfortable with for the long term.

Foods that Are Good for Your Teeth

In the last blog, your dentist discussed foods that were bad for your teeth. In this blog, your Corona Dentist wants to talk about the foods that are actually good for your teeth and gums.

How often you eat and what you eat is almost as important as what you put in your mouth. In fact, according to Web MD, the changes in your mouth occur the minute you start eating. The bacteria in your mouth convert carbohydrates and sugars into acid that will attack the protective coating of enamel on your teeth.  If you snack often, you are exposing your teeth to a cycle of tooth decay. The only way to prevent this from happening is to eat healthier food and rinse after you eat.

Your dentist will tell you that some of the best food choices for your teeth and gums include milk, cheese, fish, and meat. These types of foods will protect the enamel on your teeth as they are filled with phosphorus and calcium that is needed in order to remineralize your teeth.

Milk, cheese, and sugar-free yogurt are good choices when it comes to your diet. The calcium in the dairy actually strengthens teeth. In fact, in a recent study, those who enjoyed cheese saw a healthy drop in their mouth pH levels. The lower the pH the better chance your teeth have of fighting tooth decay. Although cheese might stick to your teeth, it is protecting the enamel at the same time.

Meat is loaded with iron, which is important for strong bones and teeth. Beef, chicken, pork, and fish, especially the organ meat, contains important vitamins such as A and D. These vitamins can help your immune system and actually increase mineralization in your bones and teeth.

Include lots of crunchy fruits and vegetables in your diet. Pears, apples, and carrots contain lots of water helping to dilute the natural sugars also contained in the fruits and vegetables. Celery is wonderful as it actually acts as a dental floss of sorts cleaning in-between your teeth as you chew. Fruits and vegetables also help to stimulate saliva flow, which protects your teeth against tooth decay. Citrus fruits such as tomatoes, grapefruits, oranges lemons and limes should be enjoyed with a meal in order to minimize the acids.

According to your dentist, the best beverage choices include lots of water, unsweetened tea, and milk. Try to avoid drinks that contain sugar and if you must have something fizzy, go with sugar substitutes as the do not feed the dangerous bacteria lurking in your mouth.

Try to enjoy as many good teeth foods as possible and remember, if you must indulge in foods that can harm, try your best to keep it to a minimum, and don’t forget to rinse after eating.

For more information on healthy food choices for your teeth, schedule an appointment with your dentist today. 

Five Foods That Are Bad for Your Teeth

That fat free muffin that you had for breakfast may be better for your waistline, but it could be disastrous for your teeth and gums. Starchy foods become trapped between your teeth. Once your saliva starts breaking down the sugar plaque begins to form. If your lunch consisted of soup, salad and lots of bread, make sure that you eat the salad after you enjoy that delicious breadbasket, as the crunchy vegetables will help clear the starch. A good Dentist will advise you to rinse after eating and keep floss, a toothbrush and toothpaste handy. Of course, starchy foods aren’t the only things that are unhealthy for your teeth and gums.

According to the Huffington Post, Starbursts, gummy bears, and other sticky candies are delicious treats, but that satisfaction that you are enjoying now could turn into a not so pleasant time in the dentist’s chair thanks to tooth decay. Sticky candy sticks to the back and sides of your teeth and can be difficult to remove. Those caramels that your Aunt Martha gave you for your birthday sure taste good, but your toothbrush will have a tough time removing the sticky goo. If you must indulge brush your teeth immediately with warm water as the heat can help, “Melt,” some of the leftover sticky candy.

Everyone knows that red wine, coffee, and tea will stain your teeth. No matter how much you spend on tooth whitening products, if you indulge too much, your teeth will pay the price. Tooth Whitening is the number one cosmetic dentistry procedure on the planet, but that glass of merlot that you enjoy every night isn’t the only thing that is turning your teeth a nasty color. That big bowl of bolognaise that you tucked into last night could take its toll on your toothy grin. Your teeth will like curry almost as much as you do. Your favorite curry and rice bowl will be present long after you have enjoyed. Curry is yellow; your teeth will be too. Beets, soy sauce, and soda can also stain your teeth. Beets are excellent anti-oxidants, but they will stain your teeth.

Dried fruits are certainly much better for you than that processed fruit bar you grabbed at the gas station, but because they are sticky, and still have a high sugar content, dried figs, apricots, mangos, or any other dried fruit will stick to your teeth. Once that starts to happen, the bacteria will thrive feeding off the sugar. It’s okay to enjoy, but brush after.

Those sports and energy drinks may do their job when it comes to giving you a boost after a good workout, but your teeth are paying the price. If it takes an hour for you to sip a can of soda, your teeth are exposed to a layer of acid until you take your last sip, and beyond, unless you rinse with water. Have your sodas, energy drinks, and sports drinks but drink it down all at once or have it with your meal. Better yet, drink water with fresh squeezed lemon or lime or add Grapefruit for a refreshing twist.

If you brush twice and floss once a day, see your dentist regularly and watch your diet. Your teeth and gums will thank you for it, and so will your smile. 

A New Smile in Just One Appointment

If you have always wanted a new smile, but couldn’t afford to take the time for weeks of appointments schedule an appointment with Dental Care of Corona. 

With CEREC, you can be in and out of the office in one single visit with a beautiful grin that you can be proud of. Fix that chipped tooth, or gap in-between your front teeth with a 21^st Century restorative dental available from your Cosmetic Dentist. CEREC is the number one choice for thousands of people all over the planet who have wanted ceramic crowns, onlays, and even veneers.

Seeing your dentist on a regular basis is a necessity, with most people opting for necessary treatment. Most Cosmetic Dental procedures take at least two appointments, even more if you are having dental veneers for the majority of your teeth.

With CEREC, by Sirona Dental Systems, you will no longer need to hide your toothy grin. You will have the freedom to smile without having to worry about your stained or crooked teeth.

Teeth that have been restored with CEREC are healthy teeth. These days Cosmetic Dentists do not have to resort to gold, silver amalgam or other metals to repair your teeth. Thanks to CEREC, your Cosmetic Dentist can restore your teeth back to their natural beauty with a strong and functional composition that closely resembles your natural teeth, right down to the color. These materials are so much like your natural teeth that they contract and expand at the same time as your natural tooth when you eat or drink something that is too hot, or too cold. Because the CEREC is bonded directly to your tooth, the healthy part of your tooth or teeth does not have to be removed. CEREC actually strengthens your natural teeth.  

When you schedule an appointment with a good Cosmetic your tooth or teeth will be examined in order to determine the best solution whether it be a full crown or a simple filling. Once decided your cosmetic dentist will prepare your tooth for restoration. This is usually done by numbing the area first with a local anesthetic. Once numbed, your dentist will remove any decay and tooth tissue that has weakened. This same preparation would occur for other dental restorative therapies.

Once your tooth has been prepared, your dentist will take an optical impression of each tooth. This eliminates the need for messy impression trays. Before the optical impression is taken your tooth or teeth will be coated with a powder that is both tasteless and non-toxic. Your Cosmetic Dentist will then take a photo of the tooth, or teeth, which only takes a couple of minutes.

After the photo is taken the magic of CEREC begins with the proprietary CEREC software creating a 3-D image of your cosmetic restoration. What is captured on the screen is made into the perfect restoration for your tooth or teeth. Once your dentist is satisfied with the result your data will be sent to the milling machine in the next room where a ceramic block is made that matches your tooth. In about 20 minutes, that CEREC machine has turned that block of ceramic into a perfect match of your tooth colored restoration ready to be bonded into place. Once your dentist has checked the CEREC restorations your new smile is just seconds away.

If you would like more information regarding CEREC, schedule an appointment with a Cosmetic Dentist in Corona. 

Your Corona Dentist Can Help Your Chronic Bad Breath

If your last job interview turned into a disaster, even though everything looked great on paper, it could have something to do with your breath. Unfortunately, chronic halitosis is something that men, women, and children deal with every day. Schedule an appointment with your Corona Dentist who will be able to determine the root cause of your bad breath.

Colgate explains that sixty million adults in the United States have bad breath with the majority of it coming from poor oral hygiene. Cancer, infections in your body liver and kidney ailments can also be a cause of your chronic halitosis. Bronchitis or a respiratory tract infection could be another reason that people are turning away when you speak.

Ear, mouth, and throat infections may also be a culprit when it comes to your bad breath. Contact your doctor if you are suffering from earaches or a sore throat that just will not go away.

Dry mouth can be caused by certain medications, and if you suffer from halitosis talk to your doctor who may be able to change your prescription. Excessive dry mouth means that there is inadequate saliva that is needed to wash the excess bacteria and food particles. If left to its own devices dry mouth will cause chronic bad breath.

Your Dentist in Corona will tell you that other reasons for bad breath include cigarette smoking. If you thought things would improve if you started chewing tobacco, guess again. Any sort of tobacco is a sure guarantee that you will have chronic halitosis. Talk to your doctor who will be able to provide you with support and advice enabling you to quit the habit all together.

According to your Dentist in Corona, Certain foods can cause bad breath and if you love garlic, onions and spicy foods, you may want to think before you order that baked garlic clove or plate of onion rings. Garlic and onions will stay in your system up to 72 hours after digestion making their way to your lungs and your blood stream. Unfortunately, there is no way to fix the problem unless you give up garlic, onions, and spicy food when you are out with friends and family members.

If you diet on a regular basis, you could also be turning others away with your bad breath.

Dental issues are the number one cause of bad breath and unless you brush twice, floss once a day and schedule regular appointments with your Corona Dentist, you could be last on the invitation list.

Only your Dentist in Corona can determine if you are suffering from gingivitis or periodontal disease. Both of these gum problems mean that bacteria and food particles are stuck between your teeth causing breath that is less than pleasant.

Schedule an appointment today with Dental Care of Corona and get to the root of your chronic halitosis once and for all. Maybe the next time you go for that job interview, you may actually get the coveted position that you have dreamed about.

Ancient Cosmetic Dental Procedures that Will Surprise You

Talk to your Dentist in Corona if you have been considering Cosmetic Dentistry. These days’ dental implants, veneers, bonding and whitening are restorations that have definitely come a long way.

Tooth whitening is certainly not new, in fact, the ancient Egyptians would use a pumice made with vinegar to whiten their teeth while the ancient Romans subjected themselves to urine to give achieve a brighter smile. During the 17^th century, barbers got into the act. Patients would sit in the barber’s chair for a haircut and a shave while the barber would file their teeth before applying an acid treatment to brighten their smiles. This practice did the job, but unfortunately eroded the tooth’s enamel, which led to tooth decay.

The early Italians, or Etruscans, would use ivory and bone to fashion dentures, while other civilizations resorted to teeth from animals or dead humans to make dentures. Unfortunately, real teeth from animals and humans would not last causing extreme cases of halitosis and other problems.

According to Wikipedia, dental implants were used by the ancient Egyptians who would pound seashells into the gums. In fact, a skull that contained an iron tooth was recently found dating back as far as 100 A.D. Today’s dental anthropologists have surmised that these early implants actually integrated themselves into the jaw much like the dental implants that Cosmetic Dentists use today.

The bling and dental grills that your favorite celebrities wear date back as far as the Mayans who went to great lengths to show off their teeth. Early Mayan dentists would drill notches and grooves into the ruling classes’ teeth before placing and cementing quartz, fluorite, lapis, amazonite, and other semi-precious stones. As painful as this may seem, early Cosmetic Dentists would use an anesthetic made from herbs that would ease the discomfort.

Thanks to modern dentistry, you do not have to resort to painful and less than pleasant Cosmetic Dentistry techniques to get that toothy grin that you have always dreamed of having.

If you would like more information regarding Cosmetic Dental treatments in Corona, schedule a no obligation consultation with Dental Care of Corona who will be able to determine the best procedures for your particular situation.

Schedule an Appointment with your Corona Dentist Today

Your Corona Dentist knows all too well how a nagging toothache can turn into something much worse. Ignoring that slight twinge every time you bite down could actually lead to more problems, especially if you do not take care of it.

Schedule an appointment if your teeth are sensitive, or if you can’t shake that toothache that is coming from your back molar.

Brushing twice and flossing once a day can help prevent tooth decay, but not always. If you haven’t seen your dentist in some time, you need to schedule a check up as soon as you can. Leaving tooth decay on its own could result in a dangerous abscess. If this occurs, your Dentist in Corona may recommend a root canal.

Today’s tooth colored fillings are just as strong as the old silver mercury amalgam fillings, in fact, the modern fillings of today can actually strengthen your teeth. Thanks to modern dentistry techniques the new materials, that your dentist uses not only restores your teeth back to their original look and feel, but also makes you feel better.

If you have quite a few old amalgam fillings, you may be hiding tooth decay. Only your Dentist in Corona can detect cavities under your existing fillings. If Dr. Rakesh Patel, Dr. Shital Patel or Dr.Scarlet Saini discover tooth decay under your old fillings they will need to be replaced.   

Of course, even if you have been given the all clear when it comes to your old silver fillings, you may want to have them replaced, especially if you do not like the way they look.

Composite restorations are used to replace silver amalgam fillings and can be either ceramic or composite. Your Corona Dentist will tell you that both types of restorations will make your teeth look and feel as good as your natural teeth. You may also want to consider composite restorations to fill a gap between your teeth or fix a chipped or cracked tooth.

Call your Dentist in Corona today and get that much-needed check-up. Your smile really does depend on it.

Invisible Braces for the Smile That You have Always Wanted

Cosmetic Dentistry is something that everyone can afford thanks to Dental Care of Corona. Gone are the days when Cosmetic Dentistry was reserved for the rich and famous. Thanks to your your dentist, you can have your teeth whitened, bonded, or straightened with modern dental techniques that will not break the bank.

Improving your smile has never been easier and with today’s advancements, you can have natural looking teeth that are extremely durable. Schedule an appointment with your Corona Cosmetic Dentist who can advise you on tooth colored fillings, dental implants and straighter teeth, even if you are an adult.

Invisalign is an amazing way to get straight teeth without having to wear bulky metal braces. Of course, traditional braces have changed over the years, but you can still see them, and because they have to be worn 24 hours a day, seven day a week can be quite uncomfortable.

Schedule a complimentary consultation with your Cosmetic Dentist who will be able to determine your candidacy for Invisalign.

Invisalign works by wearing a series of invisible aligners that no one can see, and because the majority of treatments can be completed in as little as a year, your smile will be perfect before you know it.

Invisalign aligners are meant to be worn for 20 to 22 hours each day and removed when you eat, drink, brush, and floss. The comfortable aligners require less time in the dentist’s chair because you will not have to have your metal wires and brackets constantly adjusted.

Invisalign works by wearing a new set of aligners every couple of weeks. Your dentist will schedule appointments every six weeks ensuring that your Invisalign treatment is on the right track. The average number of aligners worn varies from patient to patient but is usually between eighteen and thirty.

Dental Care of Corona is a premier elite Invisalign provider putting your Corona Cosmetic Dentist at the top of the list when it comes to Invisalign expertise in the United States.

If you are tired of your closed mouth smile, contact Dental Care of Corona for a complimentary Invisalign consultation today.

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