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• posted: Jun. 03, 2020
• root canal treatment

You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it's your first. That's understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as Read More

• posted: May 27, 2020
• Invisalign

At Harbor Mesa Dental Care in Costa Mesa, CA, Drs. Sanacore, Dr. Kunert and Dr. DeBourg-Shilaimon offer a popular orthodontic system. Invisalign clear aligners move teeth gradually and precisely into Read More

• posted: May 24, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read More

• posted: May 14, 2020
• apicoectomy

Root canal treatments are the go-to procedures dentists use to treat a tooth with advanced internal decay that has resulted in the pulp (nerve) dying. And for good reason: Read More

• posted: May 04, 2020
• dental injury

National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May, sponsored by the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, is a fitting time to encourage us to play sports. Many Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2020
• oral health,  gum disease

Periodontal (gum) disease causes more than simple gum swelling—this bacterial infection can harm and destroy your teeth’s supporting structures, including the bone. Its aggressiveness sometimes requires equally aggressive treatment. Gum Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury

The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read More

• posted: Apr. 10, 2020
• Tooth Loss

Find out what happens if you don’t treat your tooth loss. If you are an adult who is missing one or more teeth, it’s important that you don’t just ignore this Read More

• posted: Apr. 04, 2020
• gum recession

Gum recession is a serious oral condition in which the gums shrink back or “recede” from their normal position around the teeth. Because they're the primary protection for teeth Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2020
• lingual braces

We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way that’s quickly becoming popular: Read More

• posted: Mar. 24, 2020
• dental implants

Find out why so many adults are turning to dental implants to replace their missing teeth. Since dental implants mimic the functionality and aesthetics of a real tooth. This tooth Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2020
• periodontal surgery

All treatments for periodontal (gum) disease focus on one goal — to remove any bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that are at the heart of the infection. Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  retainer

On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2020
• oral hygiene,  pediatric dentistry

As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2020
• dry socket

Surgical tooth extraction is a fairly routine procedure with few complications. But one rare complication called dry socket does affect a small number of patients. Dry socket, which derives Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2020
• oral hygiene,  pediatric dentistry

Your child’s current dental care sets the stage for good oral health later in life. It’s essential, therefore, that you know how best to protect their teeth and gums. Read More