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What is your tooth pain telling you?

March 16, 2017

By Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson

Tooth Pain can be a PAIN, but there is a reason why our bodies try to notify us that something is wrong.  Tooth pain can be an indication of infection, irritation, injury, or decay. It can be lingering, persistent, sharp, dull, off and on, but just altogether awful!

When you experience tooth pain, it is best to get a professional opinion to ensure that you address dental issues immediately.  Waiting for tooth pain to go away on its own will undoubtedly lead to a more complex, and sometimes more costly, treatment later.

Anatomy of a Tooth

To explain tooth pain, you should first know more about how a tooth is structured.  infected-inflamed-pulp-tissue

The tooth is composed of layers.  The outermost layer, the enamel, is the hardest layer and the first defense in protecting the inner pulp or root from decay and infection.

A variety of factors including poor oral hygiene habits, lack of regular dental exams, diet, genetics, etc., all play a role in slowly eroding the protective enamel later.  As the enamel erodes, the softer, more sensitive layers inside the tooth become exposed.  Some patients experience pain with little to no enamel erosion and others don’t feel anything until the decay or infection has reached all the way down to the pulp or root.

This is why regular dental visits are so important.  Your dentist can inform you about decay or infection before it reaches the point of severe pain, or worse, more invasive, costly dental procedures that are required to try to save your tooth.  The worst outcome, of course, is loss of the tooth completely.
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Treating Your Periodontal Disease

February 8, 2017

periodontal disease costa mesa dentist advanced dental care best dentist in orange countyYou’ve just found out you have Periodontal Disease. Now What?

Don’t worry!  The most important thing is knowing about your condition and having a knowledgeable and experienced dental team to get your gums back to optimal health!  The Advanced Dental Care team in Costa Mesa, CA has the solutions for you!

Periodontal Disease is an active bacterial infection of the gum tissue in our mouth.  Once bacteria has burrowed in between our gum tissue and teeth it begins to flourish.  This bacteria inflames our gums and eats away at the bone holding our teeth in place.  No good!  Left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to more systemic inflammation, infections, and eventual tooth loss.  At Advanced Dental Care, we provide same day diagnosis and treatment of Periodontal Disease.  This may include a combination of Scaling and Root Planing (SRP), Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR), and Oral Irrigation.

Misty Rey RDH Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson Best Dentist in Orange County Advanced Dental Care Costa MesaYou may have not heard of Scaling and Root Planing (SRP), sometimes called a “deep cleaning”.  You are not alone! RDH Misty Rey answers all of your questions about Scaling and Root Planing. (more…)

The Importance of Periodontal Probing and Charting

February 1, 2017

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You may have heard your dental hygienist calling out numbers during your last cleaning appointment.. “2-3-2” “4-3-3” “5-6-4”.  If your dental hygienist didn’t explain the procedure to you, this is called Periodontal Probing and Charting or Periodontal Measurements.  Periodontal Probing and Charting is one of the hygienist’s most important tools for determining the condition of your gums, what type of cleaning you need, and measuring the success of the treatment on subsequent appointments. (more…)

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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National Dental Hygiene Month: Celebrating RDH Lisa Thurm

October 15, 2015

lisa profile October is National Dental Hygiene Month and we are celebrating all month long!  Where would we be without all the awesome, spectacular, fantastic hygienists in the world?  We’d have less than perfect smiles that’s for sure!  If you’ve been to our office, then you’ve had the pleasure of meeting the world’s best Registered Dental Hygienist Lisa Thurm! (more…)

Welcome to Advanced Dental Care

January 6, 2015

New Costa Mesa Dentistry

Welcome to our Be Smile Smart blog. Dr. Jeremy B. Jorgenson is the owner and dentist at Advanced Dental Care in Costa Mesa, CA. Dr. Jorgenson and the Advanced Dental Care staff service all of Orange County and beyond. We are a full-service dental office specializing in family and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Jorgenson invests in state-of-the-art equipment and staff to bring you the latest in minimally invasive dental procedures performed by qualified, caring providers.

If you follow us on social media (we’re on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+), you might have noticed we tag content that pertains to keeping your smile healthy and beautiful with #BeSmileSmart. Now you can also visit this Be Smile Smart blog to read more in-depth articles about creating and maintaining a dazzling smile!

If you ever have specific requests for information on oral health, dental procedures or anything at all, please submit it here and we will do the research for you! Knowledge is power and we want to make sure our patients and friends have the best information to make the best decisions about their health. Dental procedures may seem complicated and scary, but our goal is to educate and care for our patients so they have nothing to worry about! We will take care of everything for you. Sit back and relax. It’s dentistry so simple, it will make you smile.

Stay Tuned and Be Smile Smart!

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