Aesthetic Dentistry of Valencia Blog

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What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Mon, 04/30/2012

Many people have dental anxieties that make it impossible or very hard to get to the dentist for even routine dental care, let alone cosmetic dentistry procedures they might desire to improve the appearance of their smiles. For these people, sedation dentistry might just be the answer.

Porcelain Crowns

Fri, 04/27/2012

A crown is an important dental restoration. It can be used to repair a broken tooth, protect a tooth after a root canal, or give strength to a tooth weakened by decay or the presence of numerous old fillings.

How Invisalign Works

Wed, 04/25/2012

You may have heard about Invisalign, a relatively new way to straighten your teeth invisibly. Here's how it works.

Traditional orthodontics utilizes metal braces, a combination of brackets and wires, to straighten your teeth. The brackets are attached to the teeth and the wires are laced through them. At regular tightening appointments, the brackets are tightened, pulling your teeth closer and closer to the wire arch.

A Dentist for the Whole Family

Mon, 04/23/2012

A dentist for the whole family is one who accepts patients of all ages, from children to the elderly, and provides the services necessary for patients of all ages.

Why the Right Cosmetic Dentist Makes a Difference

Thu, 04/19/2012

Cosmetic dentistry is a combination of art and science. Unlike some types of dentistry, it is not enough to merely understand the workmanlike aspects of enamel and decay, drilling and filling. Those are important, but cosmetic dentistry depends on an inherent aesthetic sense, a creative vision that emulates nature's perfection, and a deft touch to execute that vision. These are the ways that the right cosmetic dentist makes a difference in your smile.

Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

Mon, 04/16/2012

Porcelain veneers are probably the most remarkable procedure in cosmetic dentistry because of the benefits they offer.

Impact: The main benefit of porcelain veneers is their sheer transformative power. Porcelain veneers are capable of correcting discolored teeth, misshaped teeth, broken teeth, gapped teeth, and crooked teeth, among other cosmetic problems. With porcelain veneers, you have the ability to completely reshape your smile.

Bleeding Gums And Related Health Problems

Tue, 01/31/2012

Contrary to what you have been told, bleeding gums are not normal and shouldn’t be ignored. Would you be concerned if your hands bleed every time you wash them? Your gums are no different.

Why Is Oral Health Important for Men?

Tue, 01/17/2012

Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health and, according to surveys and studies, their oral health is equally ignored. Good oral health recently has been linked with longevity. Yet, one of the most common factors associated with infrequent dental checkups is just being male. Men are less likely than women to seek preventive dental care and often neglect their oral health for years, visiting a dentist only when a problem arises. When it comes to oral health, statistics show that the average man brushes his teeth 1.9 times a day and will lose 5.4 teeth by age 72.

Is Your Child's Hobby Making Him Sick?

Wed, 01/11/2012

Research has shown that playing a musical instrument can help nourish, cultivate, and increase intelligence in children, but playing a used instrument also can pose a potentially dangerous health risk.

Used woodwind and brass instruments were found to be heavily contaminated with a variety of bacteria and fungi, many of which are associated with minor to serious infectious and allergic diseases, according to a study published in the March/April 2011 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

How Does What I Eat Affect My Oral Health?

Thu, 01/05/2012

You may be able to prevent two of the most common diseases of modern civilization, tooth decay (caries) and periodontal (gum) disease, simply by improving your diet. Decay results when the teeth and other hard tissues of the mouth are destroyed by acid products from oral bacteria. Certain foods and food combinations are linked to higher levels of cavity-causing bacteria. Although poor nutrition does not directly cause periodontal disease, many researchers believe that the disease progresses faster and is more severe in patients whose diet does not supply the necessary nutrients.