Root canal treatment is commonly used as a non-surgical treatment for saving the tooth. In some cases, when there is a long-standing issue with the root canal treated tooth, non-surgical treatment is not enough to save the tooth. In such conditions, a dental specialist, such as an endodontist will suggest a surgical dental procedure […]
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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 […]
Dental Cavities Under Crowns According to published estimates from studies such as the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, oral diseases affect about 3.5 billion people worldwide, with dental caries being one of the most frequent diseases. In turn, this is also affirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO), considering it as one of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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