Professional Teeth Whitening for Better Results

Much more effective than over the counter products, professional teeth whitening can lighten your teeth up to 10 shades, however, it is important that you schedule your appointment with a cosmetic dentist who understands the different types of professional teeth whitening techniques available. Not all dentists are equipped to handle cosmetic dental procedures.

Chairside or In-Office Teeth Whitening

Done in less than an hour, chairside teeth whitening is an amazing procedure that can lighten your teeth in a single dental appointment.

Using a special gel that is applied to the teeth, your Dentist in Corona will use a laser or light to penetrate the highly concentrated prescription gel. Unlike those strips, polishes, gels and rinses that you find at your local pharmacy, professional teeth whitening gel has a higher content of Hydrogen Peroxide, which is the active ingredient.

Take Home Professional Teeth Whitening

Your Corona Dentist has several take home tooth whitening products available. All products include a prescription teeth whitening gel that you will use with custom-made trays.

You will wear the trays at night while you sleep, or 30 minutes every day until the desired result is achieved. It is important to follow the directions carefully to avoid over bleaching or over whitening.  

Those Over the Counter Products

It may be less expensive to whiten your teeth at home and while you will see results, you could damage your teeth if you use your gels, pastes, strips, or trays too often. Be careful not to use too much product either, as it can damage the enamel.

It’s better to play it safe when whitening your teeth. Talk to your Corona Dentist who can come up with a strategy to whiten your teeth the safe and effective way.

Call your dentist in Corona for a no obligation teeth whitening consultation today. Your smile will thank you for it.       

Gum Disease and Tooth Loss go Hand in Hand

Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss. Gingivitis, and the more serious periodontal disease are degenerative conditions that cause gum disease and gum recession.

Although gum disease can cause tooth loss, it can also cause other health issues that you may not be aware of.

Bone Deterioration

If your jawbone begins to deteriorate, it can cause the rest of your teeth to move. Not only will this adjust your bite, but it could also cause problems for your TMJ.

The silent killer when it comes to gum disease is heart disease. Recent studies indicate that the bacteria produced from the plaque and tartar will travel through your bloodstream. This could cause a sudden heart attack or a stroke.

What Causes Gum Disease 

• Tobacco Use, both chewing and smoking
• Genetics
• Poor Oral Health Habits
• Bad Diet
• Diabetes 

Although there are other causes of gum disease, oral hygiene is usually to blame. If the plaque that builds up on your teeth is not removed with brushing, flossing, and rinsing, it will build up over time. Once your plaque has formed into tartar, it can only removed by a dentist. 

Gum Disease Symptoms 

• Swollen Gums
• Red Gums
• Bleeding Gums
• Bad Taste in Mouth
• Hot and Cold Sensitivity
• Bad Breath
• Lose Teeth
• Pus Around Gum Line
• Gingivitis
• Periodontal Disease
• Advanced Periodontitis 

If you believe you are suffering from gum disease, ask your dentist about Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure. This amazing treatment reduces pocket depth and can help save your teeth.

Unlike other surgical procedures, general anesthetic is not required. With faster healing and minimal recovery time, LANAP is FDA approved and makes way for tissue reattachment and new bone growth.

If you would like more information regarding Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, call or click and talk to your dentist in Corona today.

Are E Cigarettes Bad for Teeth and Gums?

E-cigarettes are growing in popularity with former smokers shouting the benefits of vaping. Unlike tobacco, e-cigarettes use vapor instead of smoke. However, some e-cigs still contain nicotine, which can cause problems for your teeth and gums.

Everyone knows that tobacco is bad for teeth and gums and bad for overall health. Tobacco causes gum disease, tooth decay and eventual tooth loss. Smoking or chewing tobacco can also lead to dry mouth and tooth sensitivity, but it isn’t just tobacco that can cause problems for your teeth and gums.

Although vaping hasn’t been around long enough for conclusive studies, some patients who vape have reported tooth sensitivity, dry mouth, sore gums and gum recession.

Below is what dentists know now:

In the studies that have been conducted, it appears that nicotine reduces the blood flow through the veins, the heart, and the brain. Without oxygen, your gum tissue will die.

Some dentists in Corona are also discovering that E-cigarettes can mask other symptoms such as gum disease. Because the flow of blood has been reduced, it is nearly impossible to detect blood in the gum tissue.

Studies indicate that nicotine is a muscle stimulant. This will cause people with bruxism to continue clenching and grinding. Teeth grinding and clenching can wear down your teeth and lead to gum disease and tooth decay.

Vaping is much safer than smoking with some studies indicating it is about 98 percent safer than tobacco. With that being said, most vapers aren’t concerned with the possible complications from using E-cigarettes. People who don’t add nicotine to the, “Juice,” will not have the nicotine complications. However, it is important that you continue seeing your dentist on a regular basis.

If you would like more information regarding E-cigarettes and vaping, call or click and schedule an appointment with your dentist in Corona today. After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry.  

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Be Dangerous to your Health

If you snore, you could be dealing with obstructive sleep apnea, however, not everyone who snores when sleeping has OSA.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder that causes your air passageways to close when you sleep. Although a direct cause is unknown, your dentist in Corona believes that it could have something to do with your weight or your genetics. OSA could also be an issue if you drink, smoke, take drugs, or have a large neck size.

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder that causes a person to wake up as many as 30 times every hour. This happens because the back passage way that allows air in closes when you sleep. If this occurs, your brain will wake you up, as you are not getting enough blood circulation. People who sleep alone are rarely aware of OSA as another person usually witnesses it.

You may be dealing with Obstructive Sleep Apnea if you:

• Snore
• Suffer from daytime sleepiness
• Have mood swings
• Have insomnia
• Gasp while you sleep
• Breath Loud
• Experience a shortness of breath
• Are irritable
• Breath through your mouth
• Are hyperactive
• Are irritable
• Lack concentration
• Memory loss
• Wet the bed or suffer from excessive urination while you sleep

Other common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include depression, fatigue, sore throat, teeth grinding and a reduced sex drive.

Problems that can occur with OSA include heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke, diabetes, kidney problems, and even death.

What can Help OSA?

CPAP-A CPAP machine used to be the most common therapy for OSA sufferers, however a CPAP can be uncomfortable and often remains unused because it is inconvenient and bulky.

Surgery-Surgery can help with obstructive sleep apnea, but is often unsuccessful

Oral Appliance Therapy-A custom-made oral appliance is the best defense against sleep apnea. Talk to your dentist in Corona if you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Your dentist in Corona can make you an oral appliance therapy device that really will help you get a good night’s sleep.

Facial Protection Month Means Custom Made Mouthguards

Spring is here and that means Facial Protection Month is just around the corner! Facial Protection Awareness Month happens every April and is meant to help people become more aware of head, facial and mouth injuries that are related to sports. Many facial and oral injuries could have been prevented had the athlete used safety equipment when participating. However, according to your dentist in Corona, keeping your head safe, especially your teeth and gums, also includes a custom-made mouth protector.

Most contact sports such as soccer, football, and hockey require players to wear mouthguards, but it isn’t just contact sports enthusiasts that need to purchase a custom made mouth protector. According to the American Dental Association and the American association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Facial Protection Month is meant to encourage people who play all sports to be aware of helmets, safety equipment and custom-made mouthguards. You may think you are safe on the racquetball court, but if your opponent accidentally hits you in the mouth with his racquet, you will wish you had scheduled an appointment with your dentist for a custom-made mouth protector.

Although there are three types of mouth protector’s available, custom-made mouthguards are the best as they are custom made to fit your teeth. Unlike the other types of mouth protectors available, you can be assured of a tight fit that allows you to talk and breathe. Standard and boil and bite mouthguards, which are available at a sports store or pharmacy, may be less expensive, but they won’t be if you end up spending the day in the ER because you left your cumbersome boil and bite mouthguard in your gym bag.

Keep you and your family safe this spring and summer with a custom-made mouthguard from your Corona dentist. After all, wouldn’t you rather be on the field then in the Emergency Room?

Call and schedule your appointment today.

CEREC® for that Unexpected Event Where You Need to Shine

CEREC® could be just what you need if an unexpected event has suddenly been put on your work schedule. If you have been neglecting much needed dental restoration work your dentist in Corona has the answer.

CEREC® restorations can be completed in a single dental visit and will give you a beautiful smile with tooth colored materials that will match the rest of your smile, and best of all, everything can take place in your Corona Dentists office.

With conventional dental restorations you will need impressions and temporary crowns. After a couple of weeks your new restorations will be ready to place. With CEREC® you don’t have to risk temporary restoration damage or loss as there is no need for temporary fillings or crowns.

Back in the day the only restoration method used for dental restorations included gold, amalgam and other metals. Thankfully, CEREC® has changed all that with natural looking materials that are good for your smile and healthy for your teeth. Unlike silver amalgam, which requires some removal of your natural tooth, CEREC® is chemically bonded allowing your Corona Dentist to save as much of your natural tooth as possible.

Since 1987, dentists have been using CEREC® to restore teeth. With CEREC® dentists and their patients have the opportunity to see the finishing results in a single dental appointment.

CEREC® is used for dental crowns, tooth colored fillings, cosmetic bonding and veneers. Some dentists are even using CEREC® for dental implants. CEREC® is strong and can last for decades as long as you practice good oral hygiene practices that include brushing, flossing and a healthy diet. Your Corona Dentist also recommends that you schedule regular dental appointments as well to make sure your CEREC® smile is still looking healthy and beautiful.

Give yourself the gift of a new CEREC® smile and call your Corona Dentist today. 

Cosmetic Dentistry Corona for a New You

Cosmetic Dentistry could be the answer, and if you are searching for a good cosmetic dentist in Corona, look no further than Dental Care Corona. Dental Care Corona has the tools and the team to give you the smile you deserve and best of all, in most cases; you won’t have to run all over town to complete your cosmetic dental procedure.

Whatever your needs, the best cosmetic dentist in Corona can help you take care of them whether you have crooked teeth, or would just like a brighter smile. Dental Care Corona are the experts when it comes to cosmetic dentistry in Corona.

Crooked Teeth can affect the Health of Teeth and Gums

Having a beautiful smile is not only good for your self-esteem, but can also be good for your overall oral health. Having chipped or cracked teeth or teeth that are tipped or rotated makes it tough to brush and floss. Cosmetic dentistry is good for your smile and good for the health of your teeth and gums.

Some of the cosmetic dental procedures that your Corona Dentist may recommend include:

• Dental Implants
• Porcelain Veneers
• Cosmetic Dental Bonding
• Inlays or Onlays
• Natural Tooth Colored Fillings
• Dental Crowns
• Clear Braces
• Tooth Whitening
• Dental Bridges

How Long will My New Smile Take?

Some of these procedures, such as in office tooth whitening and cosmetic dental bonding can be completed in a single dental visit while porcelain veneers require three dental appointments. If your Corona Dentist recommends dental implants, the entire procedure could take up to a year to complete.

If your smile leaves a bad taste in your mouth schedule an appointment with Dental Care Corona. Dental Care Corona can give you a reason to grin in as little as one dental appointment.

So what are you waiting for? Call or click today.