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Author Archives: Dr. Gustavo Assatourians
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Apr
Apr
Dental Diseases in The Elderly The number of older adults is increasing dramatically worldwide. The elderly have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases of the mouth and other conditions that appear more frequently, such as xerostomia (usually secondary to medications) and oral candidiasis. It is common for older adults to come to the […]
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Mar
Mar
Everyone wishes they could have a perfect smile with only home care; unfortunately, our teeth are exposed to different agents that can cause damage to both the tooth surface and surrounding tissues. Despite the care we take at home, there are areas where it is simply too difficult to remove dental plaque completely. This plaque […]
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Feb
Feb
Cleft lip and cleft palate are collectively known as orofacial birth defects. These are the most severe forms of birth defects that happen during the early stages of pregnancy. These congenital birth defects affect oral and dental structures, leading to facial deformity. The occurrence of cleft lip and palate varies from 0.5-3.63 per every 1,000 […]
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Feb
Feb
Sjogren’s Syndrome is a chronic disease characterized by dry eyes and mouth due to the immune destruction of the lacrimal and salivary glands. It occurs as an isolated disorder, also known as sicca syndrome, more often associated with other autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, rheumatoid polymyositis, lupus, erythematosus, scleroderma, vasculitis, mixed connective tissue disease, or […]
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Jan
Jan
LOOSE TEETH DUE TO GUM DISEASE Gum disease leads to different signs and symptoms that become apparent when we brush our teeth, talk, or eat. When this disease evolves or worsens, these symptoms will manifest in a more noticeable way as dental mobility or “loose teeth”. However, this mobility is not only caused by a […]
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Jan
Jan
DENTAL BRIDGE When one loses one or more teeth, they can be replaced by a removable and fixed prosthesis within fixed ones. There are different types of bridges that serve as substitutes for the missing teeth. Our dentists in Oxnard, Santa Paula,Newbury Park, Ventura, and Port Hueneme will help guide you to the best treatment […]
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Jan
Jan
WHAT IS HALITOSIS AND HOW TO TREAT IT? WHAT IS HALITOSIS AND HOW TO TREAT IT? Halitosis, or bad breath, is an unpleasant condition that can make you feel uncomfortable around other people because everyone likes to have fresh, healthy breath.Bad breath, known as halitosis, is an unfortunate condition that affects more than 50 million […]