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If you’ve noticed your gums feeling tender or red for a long time, it’s likely that you haven’t felt it was necessary to seek treatment. You’re only putting your teeth and oral health at risk if you leave them untreated, even if they don’t bother you now. In fact, gum disease has been linked to […]
Studies show that more than 95% of dental implants are successful. Nonetheless, dental implant failure in Pasadena is a possibility in some cases. The best way to avoid this problem is to follow your dentist’s recommendations for maintaining your oral health. What Causes Dental Implants to Fail Most cases of implant failure can be traced back […]
Dental implant procedures are complex and several considerations must be made to ensure that they look and function properly. Of chief importance is having adequate bone and periodontal (gum) tissue to support the implant posts. In cases when the latter is lacking, a connective tissue grafting procedure can help restore what has been lost and […]
Dentures can replace several teeth and even entire arches quickly and effectively, but they never truly feel quite the same as natural teeth. Dental bridges can also work to replace teeth and prevent shifting from occurring, but they won’t last forever. When it comes to tooth replacement, there truly is only one solution that mimics […]
Dental crowns have been around for a long time, but if you’ve never needed one, you might still have questions about this tried and true treatment. What exactly is a dental crown in Pasadena? What is a crown made of? What problems do crowns fix? Knowing the answers to such questions is important so that, […]
To bring awareness to the community and help protect patients, your dentist in Pasadena is offering free oral cancer screenings with routine cleanings during the month of April! Over 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. Many of these cases can be treated, but only if it’s caught early. By visiting your dentist, she […]
When it comes to the battle of the sexes, women have men beat at maintaining oral health. It’s a proven fact that men are less likely to take good care of their teeth. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, men are 26% less likely to floss their teeth on a daily basis compared to […]
Today, diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the United States, affecting about 29 million people (that is nearly 10% of the entire population!) While the average person has a decent idea of the health risks associated with the disease, a statistic many do not know is that 1 in 5 cases of […]
So if having your third molars extracted is the smart thing to do, then why are they called wisdom teeth? Good question! The reference became common in the 17thcentury. Wisdom teeth, or “teeth of wisdom” as they were once called, usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25. Thus, researchers believe they’re called wisdom […]
To you, one of the greatest inventions of all time isn’t the computer, but rather its ability to print off tickets. Life is too short to wait in line for movies, plays, and concerts, and you’re happy to skip them every time. You get to enjoy yourself without the wait. You can now skip the […]
