Why Your Mild Toothache Needs A Root Canal

You figure there may be nothing wrong with your tooth. Or, perhaps you have a small cavity. After all, your toothache is very mild, so you assume all is well but you know it’s best to visit us for a diagnosis. Rather than walking away with a clean bill of oral health or a need for a filling, we tell you that you require root canal treatment. How is this possible, you wonder? Your tooth feels fine some of the time and the discomfort isn’t severe! We understand your confusion and would love to fill you in on the details you’re missing.

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Your Children’s Dentist Talks: Loose Baby Teeth

While your little one may be over the moon excited about a first loose tooth, you may find yourself feeling anything but enthusiastic. Of course, you love watching your child grow. However, if you don’t know how to answer your child’s questions about loose baby teeth and how to proceed, you may wish for just a few more years before it’s time for those permanent teeth to start coming in! No worries. Your children’s dentist has some information for you that is sure to help you feel just as happy about this time as your son or daughter.

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A Quiz From Your Corona Dentist: Diabetes

Are you a patient who deals with diabetes? Do you know very much about the connection between diabetes and your oral health? If so, then you are likely someone with your blood sugar and smile under control. If not, you will certainly benefit from additional information that can help keep your overall health and your oral tissues nice and safe. See how educated you’ve become with a quick quiz from your Corona dentist!

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Your Children’s Dentist Talks: Easter Tips!

It would, of course, be much easier if you could just fill your kids’ arms with candy and tell them to enjoy themselves for the day. However, you don’t want your kids’ teeth to decay, which means you can’t give them anything they want. You can, however, responsibly guide them toward eating candy, while minimizing risk this Easter. Take the tips of your children’s dentist into consideration for a successful approach.

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Q&A: Who Can Receive Cosmetic Care?

When you’re looking into cosmetic care, there might be some part of you that feels a bit shy or hesitant. You love learning all about the amazing ways we can improve smiles with dental care. However, you worry there may be some reason you won’t be able to qualify for a much more beautiful looking grin. Fortunately, we can help clarify! As for the short version of the answer you’re seeking: Of course we can improve your smile! Regarding those details, we suggest you start with some questions and answers.

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Invisalign And Travel: Helpful Tips

You get into the habit of wearing your Invisalign treatment trays, storing them at home or when you’re out to eat, cleaning them at night, going to bed, and repeating it all over again the next day in your daily life. Unfortunately, when you travel, those daily habits get thrown out the window! To make sure this doesn’t negatively affect the progress of your orthodontic work, we have some extremely helpful tips!

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3 Exciting Facts About Sleep Apnea Treatment

You may have a lot of knowledge regarding sleep apnea treatment. You know how an oral appliance helps shift your jaw to keep your airways open, you know why it’s so important for your sleep and your overall health to treat the problem. You know a lot! However, there may still be some room for a little more education on the topic of the appliance itself. Let’s take a moment to cover a few exciting facts that may be new to you!

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Q&A: Orthodontics And Adulthood

When you want orthodontic work but you have that nagging feeling in the back of your mind that … maybe I’m too old … it can put a bit of a damper on all of your hopes and dreams. The good news is that we are the first to say it is absolutely not something you’ve “aged” out of. Instead, aligning your smile is always a good idea! In fact, you may be surprised to learn that a smile that’s straight actually enjoys tons of benefits like dental hygiene that’s easier to perform effectively, a lower chance of experiencing bruxism, and more. As for your questions you’ve been worrying about, let’s get them answered.

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Your Corona Dentist Talks: Hypertension

As you know if this is affecting you, hypertension is another term for high blood pressure (HBP). The good news is that it’s entirely possible to treat and manage this issue, which is extremely important for your overall and long-term health. The sometimes frustrating news is that many of the drugs that help you keep your HBP in check can lead to some oral health issues (which, of course, we can help you with). Learn more from your Corona dentist!

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