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Invisalign for a Healthier And Happier Smile

April 12, 2016

Invisalign – The CLEAR Choice

Whether you’re 4, 40, or 400, it’s always the right time to get a healthier smile with Invisalign! Good dental hygiene habits are essential to maintaining good oral health, but sometimes there is more you can do! Invisalign not only improves the LOOK of your smile, but also improve the HEALTH of your smile! When your teeth are misaligned, you aren’t able to brush and floss to your full potential. You could also be experiencing TMJ or other damage as a result of the alignment of your bite. Invisalign Dentist Costa Mesa

When you brush and floss, you aim to remove the tartar and plaque that builds up on your teeth and cause decay. This is why RDH Lisa Thurm stresses the importance of flossing twice a day! If your teeth are not straight, it makes accessing those hard to reach areas even harder. Invisalign, clear braces, can quickly and easily straighten teeth so you can reach your full health potential.
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Are You Experiencing Pain, Swelling, or Bleeding – 24 Hour Emergency Dentist

March 22, 2016

Filed under: Patient Care,Team ADC — Tags: costa mesa, costa mesa dentist, costa mesa emergency dentist, dentist costa mesa, Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson, emergency dentist, emergency dentist costa mesa — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 8:00 am

Advanced Dental Care is your Costa Mesa Emergency Dentist

We’re here when you need us most. Emergency Dentist on call 24/7.

There are a lot of factors that affect oral health such as hygiene, diet, exercise, and genetics. Some people brush and floss religiously and still have tooth decay, while others don’t brush at all and have no decay. It’s good to know which person you are so you can do what’s best for you! Maintaining good Advanced Dental Care - Emergency Dentist in Costa Mesa, Orange County

With dental care, decay and infection rarely just go away on their own, but early detection can treat these conditions before they become painful and expensive. Of course, we will be here at 3:00am on a Tuesday or 8:00am on a Sunday should you ever need us, but we prefer not to see you in pain! We’re not your typical 9 to 5 dental office, we are your emergency dentist, here when you need us most!
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Are you brushing too hard

February 24, 2016

Filed under: Dental Conditions,Patient Care — Tags: best dentist in, bleeding gums, brushing teeth, brushing too hard, dental, dental care, dental hygiene, dental hygienist, dentist costa mesa, dentist irvine, dentist newport beach, dentist santa ana, electric toothbrush, free consult, gum recession, gummy smile, how to brush, oral b, rdh, sensitivity, sonicare, tooth enamel, tooth sensitivity, toothbrush, worn enamel — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 8:30 am

Brushing our teeth at least two minutes, twice a day is one of the most effective methods for maintaining good oral health in between visits to the dentist. Proper brushing technique is equally important to ensure effectiveness and to prevent any damage to the enamel and gums.

Brushing too hard can lead to:

Sensitivity
Gum recession
Worn Enamel
Bleeding
Red, swollen gums

How to prevent brushing too hard?

If you use a manual toothbrush, we highly suggest you use a soft-bristled toothbrush. Even better, we offer two fantastic toothbrushes at Advanced Dental Care: Sonicare and Oral-B. Our RDH Lisa Thurm prefers the Oral B Professional 5000. The round toothbrush head allows for easy access to all surfaces of the tooth and the rotating bristles work effectively to remove plaque and tartar.
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National Heart Health Month

February 3, 2016

Filed under: ADC Cares,Dental Conditions,Team ADC — Tags: american heart association, best dentist in, bleeding gums, costa mesa dentist, dentist costa mesa, dentist irvine, dentist near me, dentist newport beach, dentist orange county, gum and heart disease, gum disease, health, heart disease, missing teeth, national heart month, newport beach dentist, periodontal disease, periodontist, red gums, tooth loss — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 2:24 am

Advanced Dental Care is partnering with the American Heart Association this February to celebrate National Heart Month!

All month long we will be bringing awareness of heart health and the link to your oral health. Maintaining good oral health can directly affect your heart health and vice versa. Sometimes we see that if a patient presents with active periodontal disease, they also have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or another heart disease. This is because the body is a system, and every subsystem is interconnected.

One of the main indicators of our oral and overall health is our gums. Regular exams by your dentist and hygienist can help detect abnormalities early on. Periodontal disease, for example, progresses in stages and when caught early can be treated more easily.

Gum Disease costa mesa ca 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.
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Wisdom Teeth Removal by Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson

January 7, 2016

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: costa mesa dentist, dentist costa mesa, wisdom teeth removal, wisdom tooth removal — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 9:52 pm

Wisdom Teeth Removal explained by Costa Mesa Dentist Dr. Jorgenson

By Libby Dahl

I wanted to write a blog post about my recent wisdom teeth removal experience. When I was younger, I had a gap in between my two front teeth. I was always told that when my wisdom teeth came in the gap would close itself. However, around age 16, my wisdom teeth still had not come in. I went through a dramatic and socially devastating 9 month traditional braces treatment in 10th grade, but my gap was finally closed. At some point in my 20s, I grew two wisdom teeth on the top only. At first they did not bother me, but since I did not have bottom wisdom teeth, the top ones super-erupted and were longer than my regular molars.

Wisdom Teeth

Over the last few years as long work days and stress increased, I began grinding my teeth at night and clenching which cause the super-erupted molars to dig into my cheeks and gums. Just before Christmas, our hygienist Lisa Thurm was cleaning my teeth and informed me that I had two large cavities on each of my wisdom teeth. I told her that I had no idea, because I hadn’t experienced any pain, and that it was hard to get my toothbrush back there. The last straw was during the holidays. My jaw, teeth, and cheeks had just about had it. I finally asked Dr. Jorgenson if he could pull them for me. I help patients with wisdom teeth removal all the time, but never had experienced it myself. I have heard of many different experiences from wisdom teeth removal that seemed extreme and unpleasant; however, I knew I was in excellent hands with Dr. Jorgenson. I wasn’t nervous, but at the same time wasn’t sure what to expect.
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November is for THANKS and GIVING

November 17, 2015

Filed under: Team ADC — Tags: advanced dental care, costa mesa dentist, dentist costa mesa, Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson, Dr. Jorgenson — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 4:43 pm

November is one of our most favorite months of the year! The air is cool, crisp, and refreshing and the buzz of the summer starts to slow down. It’s a time for us to reflect on what we are thankful for and a chance for us to give back to our family, friends, and community. Dr. Jorgenson and the Advanced Dental Care team were busy supporting several causes that are particularly important to us! Read below to find out more! (more…)

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WALKING DEAD… TOOTH

October 29, 2015

Filed under: Dental Conditions — Tags: advanced dental care, costa mesa, costa mesa dentist, dental, dental exam, dental hygiene, dental x-ray, dentist, dentist costa mesa, family dentist — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 4:44 pm

By Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson, Advanced Dental Care

It’s Halloween Week and The Walking Dead is back on air. Naturally it is a very spooky time of year. As part of our Dentalween Scare week we have been posting scary, but real dental conditions on our social media accounts to spread awareness of dental disease and conditions. Most dental conditions can be prevented with regular check-ups with your dentist and hygienist. Keeping and attending your regularly prescribed appointments of 3, 4, or 6 months can save you pain and money. (more…)

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Preventing Tooth Decay and Gum Disease

June 26, 2015

Filed under: Patient Care — Tags: brushing teeth, dental exam, dental hygiene, dentist costa mesa, flossing, gum disease, oral care, oral health, periodontal disease, preventive dentistry, tooth decay — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 3:12 pm

By Dr. Jeremy B. Jorgenson

Preventive Dentistry

Just like all other medical fields, prevention is truly the best way to approach dentistry. Every patient is different, has a different genetic make-up, a different diet, different daily habits, etc. No matter all of the differences we have, we can all still take the necessary steps to help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. (more…)

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Are you getting the Fluoride Treatment you deserve

January 20, 2015

Filed under: Dental Procedures — Tags: dental cleaning, dental exam, dental hygiene, dentist, dentist costa mesa, dentist irvine, dentist office, dentist santa ana, fluoride, oral care, oral health, orange county dentist, restorative dentistry, wellness — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 12:16 am

By Elizabeth M. Thurm, RDH

The Importance of Fluoride

Fluoride Treatment Benefits

Fluoride is an all natural element that is present in water supplies, minerals, and many foods. When it is delivered to the tooth surface it can dramatically reduce the rate of caries and have a reparative effect. Fluoride treatment works primarily and most effectively as a topical mechanism (whether it is being delivered through drinking tap water, foods, products, or beverages) to remineralize tooth structure, to prevent demineralization and to inhibit plaque bacteria. When fluoride is present on the tooth surface and in plaque it inhibits acid demineralization by reducing the solubility of the tooth mineral. Fluoride treatment accelerates the remineralization process by adsorbing to mineral crystals within the tooth and attracting calcium ions. In addition, fluoride ions incorporate into the remineralizing tooth structure, resulting in the development of fluorapatite-like crystals. These crystals are less soluble than the original enamel mineral and make remineralized lesions less susceptible to future demineralization.

In plain English, fluoride helps strengthen your teeth and prevents them from eroding!

Everyone can benefit from the use of fluoride treatment and it’s effects through their toothpaste, although, some patients may need an added amount due to different circumstances such as root exposure, sensitivity, high plaque levels, dry mouth and the individual’s caries risk. Don’t forget to ask your dentist or dental hygienist if you can benefit from added amounts of fluoride.

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The Importance of Regular Dental Visits

January 13, 2015

Filed under: Dental Procedures — Tags: dental checkup, dental cleaning, dental exam, dental hygiene, dental x-ray, dentist, dentist costa mesa, family dentist, gum disease, oral care, oral health, smiles, teeth — Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson @ 12:20 am

By Dr. Jeremy B. Jorgenson

Maintaining Healthy Teeth

I know, I know, visiting your dentist two to four times a year isn’t always convenient or looked forward to, but going to the dentist regularly is exactly what can prevent you from having a painful and unpleasant dental experience later. In dental care, prevention and education are key.

Like other conditions and diseases of the body some are governed by genetics and environment, but a large part is also based on what we do to take care of ourselves. Unfortunately, dental care can often take a back seat to other things until the symptoms become urgent, painful, or even embarrassing. Don’t wait until a dental problem arises. Visiting your dentist at least two times a year can screen for oral cancer, issues with breath (an indicator of internal health), active decay, periodontal disease, orthodontic conditions, damaged teeth, etc. Finding a problem in its early stages will provide a wider variety of, and often cheaper, solutions to your oral conditions. The exam can also reveal other serious problems with health such as high blood pressure, diabetes, infections, and more.

You should discuss with your dentist all medical history and any issues that you might be concerned about. Your dentist should be an integral part of your healthcare team just like your regular physician. In fact, you might even be seeing your dentist more often than your other healthcare providers. Prevention is the best thing you can do for your mouth and your body.

The dental exam should consist of an oral cancer screening, x-rays, an exam by your hygienist which may include probing and periodontal charting, and an oral examination by your dentist. The exams are quick, but can reveal a lot about the state of your health. Dentists are here to help and to reduce any fears you may have about dental procedures. Be open and express your concerns. You’ll take care of yourself in the long run and be glad you took care of that cavity before it became a root canal (ouch!).

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