Checkups
The Importance of Children’s Dental Care
Children’s primary (baby) teeth start erupting between ages 6 to 12 months which is why it is important to monitor and treat teeth early to ... Read More →
Can Parents Transmit Periodontal Disease To Their Children?
Unwary parents can transmit certain oral conditions to their children, which is why it is so important for all new moms and dads to get ... Read More →
Why Everyone Needs Professional Cleanings
Prevention is always less expensive than treatment, which is why cost-conscious dental patients are usually the first in line for semi-annual cleanings and exams. According ... Read More →
What Happens During an Oral Prophylaxis Procedure?
The term prophylaxis is used to describe a very thorough type of tooth cleaning that can only occur in a dentist's office. According to Dr. ... Read More →
Why Do Thousand Oaks Dentistry Professionals Suggest Cleanings Twice a Year?
The more frequently a patient comes in for cleanings, the more comfortable his cleanings will most likely be. Deep cleanings are generally reserved for patients ... Read More →
What Could It Mean If My Gums Appear Bright Red or Purple?
Patients will not visit his office until they are already noticing blood on their sinks when they brush and floss their teeth. By the time ... Read More →
What to Expect During an Initial Orthodontic Consultation
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children come in for orthodontic evaluations by age seven. Even though some children may not have obvious ... Read More →
Diagnosing Disease at the Dentist’s Office
Most people will wait to schedule appointments with their primary care physicians until they are already feeling sick, and by that point their conditions may ... Read More →
How to Ensure the Long-Term Success of Dental Implants
Just because dental implants require less maintenance than natural teeth does not mean people can get away with failing to care for them at all. Read More →
Can Changing My Diet Improve My Smile?
Yes, a diet that is low in carbohydrates and sugars could help people cut down on instances of cavities and decay, explains Dr. Jaime Osorio, ... Read More →