Advanced Dental Care Blog

Summer is quickly approaching, which means you’re likely beginning to plan your vacations with your family and deciding how often you should visit the beach! While all of that sounds like fun, there’s one thing that could ruin you and your loved ones’ time, and that’s an oral health problem like a painful toothache or severe sensitivity. Get the most out of your valuable family time before school starts again by visiting the dentist before summer begins! Read on for three reasons you should schedule everyone a checkup and cleaning for everyone you love now.

You may not have known, but Tax Day – April 15th – is only a month away. There’s only so much time left to file your return and get a refund. With that said, you should consider using that future windfall on your smile. Many good reasons exist to invest a tax refund in oral health, a key part of your life. Learn about four big ones in this primer from your local Costa Mesa dentist.

Dentures have allowed millions of people to enjoy the benefits of having a complete smile after even severe tooth loss, and they can be a suitable treatment for virtually anybody with empty spaces in their grin. However, you can expect to need some time to adjust to eating and speaking with your new appliance when you first receive it. Here’s a few tips that can make learning to chew with dentures considerably easier.

Your first month in a new situation is often the most difficult, but with your new dentures learning the ropes doesn’t have to be! Here’s how to embrace the changes of your new smile in the first 30 days and learn to use your prosthetics with ease!

The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but naturally it can be a little bit stressful, too. Between the packed agenda of gatherings, gift shopping, marathon cooking, travel, and navigating the personalities of family members, there’s a lot to be anxious about. Unfortunately, this can sometimes take its toll on not just your mental health, but your oral health, too. This year don’t let seasonal stress affect your teeth and gums. Here’s how it can harm your mouth, too.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s an important time of year to reflect on everything you have to be thankful for, including your teeth. These unsung heroes don’t always get a lot of recognition, so this fall, here’s a little reminder of the awesome power of your pearly whites!

Emergency dental visits can be stressful, but knowing what to expect can help ease anxiety and ensure you’re prepared for the process. Whether you’re dealing with a severe toothache, broken tooth, or dental injury, an emergency dental visit is designed to address urgent issues and provide immediate relief. Here’s what you can anticipate during your visit.

No one ever expects to need an emergency dentist, but 1 in 6 Americans this year will experience an oral health issue that requires emergency treatment. Whether you have a toothache, or you’re planning ahead, you don’t want to choose just any dentist. Here’s what you should look for when choosing an emergency dentist.

Summer is a great time to head outdoors to soak up some vitamin D as you find ways to stay cool during the warmer months. However, it can also be a bad time for your smile. Simple mistakes can increase your risk of a dental emergency. Summer activities don’t have to come back to haunt your dental health. Here’s what you need to know to protect your pearly whites.

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