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• posted: Mar. 10, 2021
• oral health

Your tooth enamel is often under assault from oral acid produced by bacteria and certain foods. Unless neutralized, acid can erode your enamel, and lead to destructive tooth decay. But Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2021
• gum disease

If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and Read More

• posted: Feb. 08, 2021
• gum disease

February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, and we heartily agree that gums deserve their own month of special recognition. After all, they play an essential role keeping teeth securely Read More

• posted: Feb. 08, 2021
• dental implants

Are you ready to fill the gaps in your smile? Your Costa Mesa, CA, dentists, Drs. Sanacore, Kunert and DeBourg-Shilaimon of Harbor Mesa Dental Care, can help you complete your Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2021
• dentures

Dentures have come a long way since George Washington's time. Today, they're more comfortable, more secure and more lifelike than our first president's famous hippopotamus ivory appliance. But one thing Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2021
• tooth decay

If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2020
• Bridges

Our dental team can provide you with lifelike restorations to restore damaged or missing teeth. Looking for a dental restoration that can repair and replace teeth? If so, our Costa Mesa, Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2020
• oral health

If you're among the estimated 14 million families with a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), New Year's Eve has an added meaning—that's typically the deadline for using any current Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2020
• retainers

You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2020
• oral health

Heartburn is a big problem: Each year we Americans spend around $10 billion on antacid products, twice as much as for over-the-counter pain relievers. It's an even bigger problem Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2020
• extractions

Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read More

• posted: Nov. 10, 2020
• pediatric dentistry

Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read More

• posted: Nov. 10, 2020
• Professional Teeth Whitening

Getting your teeth whitened by a dentist could make a dramatic difference in how your smile looks. Here at Harbor Mesa Dental Care in Costa Mesa, CA, teeth whitening remains Read More