I am sure you all know that we have this stick that take saliva and liquid off your mouth while we work on your mouth, we call it suction. The other day one of my patients came and saw it working and he said ‘IT SUCKS’.
Dental Jokes
June 20th, 2009Our State Of The Art Sterilization Area
June 16th, 2009
We pride ourselves on having one of the most advanced sterilization units available on the market today. We invested heavily in our sterilization unit because this area is critical for our patient’s health. Our units are sensor activated and foot peddles are used to activate the doors. This ensures no cross-contamination of instruments and ensures a healthy experience for our patients. We wrap or bag all our instruments to maintain the sterility of the items once they’ve been sterilized. Instruments that are dirty are kept separate from the sterilized ones, this reduces the contamination risks. We also use the filtration system that is actually higher in quality than most hospitals do. ask Betty or Patty for the office tour, they will be happy to show our high standard sterilization unit to you.
Sensitive Teeth? Check Your Toothpaste
June 11th, 2009Some patients may experience tooth sensitivity when using tartar-control toothpaste, but the good news is that when they stop using the toothpaste, the sensitivity goes away.
“Dentists and hygienists often recommend that patients use tartar-control toothpaste, particularly after a cleaning, to help prevent the build-up of tartar, which can lead to gum disease,” says Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson William Kuttler, DDS. “But after using tartar-control toothpaste, about 10 to 20 percent of patients complain of tooth sensitivity, so we suggest they stop using it.”
“For those with tooth sensitivity, the recommendation is to avoid tartar-control toothpaste and use a regular fluoride toothpaste instead,” says Dr. Kuttler. “But for those who do not have sensitivity, tartar-control toothpaste tremendously reduces the build-up of tartar. However, check with your dentist. You may not need a tartar-control paste.”
Ingredients found in some whitening toothpastes can also result in tooth sensitivity, which affects approximately 40 million adults in the United States.
Updated: February 2007 from AGD website
Dental Implant
June 11th, 2009
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root replacement and is used in prosthetic dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth. The most widely accepted and successful implant today is the osseointegrated implant, titanium fixture can be successfully fused into bone when osteoblasts grow on and into the rough surface of the implanted titanium fixture. This forms a structural and functional connection between the living bone and the implant. A variation on the implant procedure is the implant-supported bridge, or implant-supported denture.
Coffee and Doughnuts: Disastrous Combo For Teeth?
June 11th, 2009
You’re late for work, skip breakfast, and during the commute, pick up a doughnut and cup of coffee and you’re on your way. This common quick fix breakfast scenario can lengthen your time spent in the dental chair, reports the Academy of General Dentistry, an organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing dental education.
The sugars in doughnuts have been identified as a risk factor for gum inflammation and cavities. The Academy recently reported findings that compared the sugars found in plain doughnuts to sugars found in oatmeal cookies, and discovered that the sugars in oatmeal cookies amount to only one-fifth of the sugars in plain doughnut particles.
The amount of sugar and cream in your coffee also can have a direct effect on the amount of cavity-causing bacteria. Tannins found in coffee etch into the pits and grooves of the tooth enamel, producing a rough stained surface.
What can someone do to lessen the breakfast sugar bath their teeth receive from this breakfast combination?
“Don’t nurse your coffee or pick at that doughnut throughout the morning,” says Paul Bussman, DMD, FAGD, spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry. “When you eat your doughnut quickly, it limits the exposure time to the sugar bacteria attack.”
“Also, cut back on the amount of cream and sugar for your coffee,” advises Dr. Bussman “Try picking up fruit or another morning meal substitute.”
Restoration
June 11th, 2009
In Dentistry, Restoration is used to restore the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure.
We want to strive to restore not only part of tooth or mouth, but extend our service to restore your smile, beauty and self esteem. Watching patient walking out with their biggest and brightest smile is such a blessing to ourselves as well.
5661 Beach Blvd. Ste 101 Buena Park, CA 90621