At Advanced Dental Care, we don’t just treat our patients, we get to know them! It’s one of the greatest perks of our job. Our patients are amazing people, doing amazing things in our communities and we want you to know about them.
Our first Featured Patient Spotlight is actually two patients: Devin and Courtney Lucas! The Lucas’ are no stranger to the Costa Mesa community. They are the local business owners of Lucas Real Estate and active supporters of the Costa Mesa community. We first met the Lucas’ at the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce. We are so glad we get to know them. Now they are loyal patients, real estate gurus, and oh-so-happy new parents!
Devin and Courtney Lucas of Lucas Real Estate
Devin R. Lucas is a real estate attorney, broker and REALTOR® specializing in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Orange County communities, along with real estate legal issues throughout California. Mr. Lucas was named the “2014 REALTOR® of the Year” by the Newport Beach Association of REALTORS®, served as a Director of the California Association of REALTORS®, is an active member of multiple local and statewide REALTOR® committees, serves on the Board of the Orange County Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Section and is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association’s Real Estate Section.
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This June, your Costa Mesa dentist and the team at Advanced Dental Care want to show their appreciation for the public service employees who make our community run. And what better way to make you happy than by helping you smile brighter? If you’re a teacher, police officer, firefighter, government official, or any other type of public service employee,
A long time ago, losing a tooth was an exciting occassion. Remember? You put the tooth under your pillow, the tooth fairy came while you were sleeping, and in the morning.. CASH! As an adult, tooth loss is not an exciting occassion. The reasons for tooth loss—severe decay, injury, damage, periodontal disease and infection—are all quite serious. Missing teeth can cause bone loss and really impact how you feel about your smile. Replacing missing teeth is essential to both your oral and overall health. There are several options for tooth replacement such as dentures or a multi-unit crown and bridge, but for the most functional and aesthetic results, 
After orthodontic treatment, you know your new, beautiful smile took time, money and effort to achieve. So why wouldn’t you do everything in your power to keep it looking as fantastic as it does right now? Teeth can shift back into their original position after braces come off, but it’s easy to prevent them from doing so — all you need is a good retainer. For smiles that have benefitted from traditional braces or Invisalign in Costa Mesa, there’s Vivera.
When bacteria builds up on teeth and migrates below the gum line, the bacteria can irritate the gums causing early stage periodontal disease. When left untreated by a dental professional, the disease can quickly and easily progress to more advanced stages creating pockets. Pockets above 3mm in depth are cause for concern. Like all dental disorders, the sooner the condition can be treated, the better case for successful recovery.