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• posted: Jan. 07, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2017
• retainers,  orthodontics

Moving your teeth to a more functional and attractive alignment is a big undertaking. You can invest months — even years — and a lot of expense to correct Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2017
• teeth whitening,  cosmetic dentistry

Are you looking to brighten up your teeth? Here at Harbor Mesa Dental Care, your dentists can help. Forget those days of you covering up your smile because of yellow and/or Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2017
• topical fluoride

A lot happens in your child’s mouth from infancy to early adulthood. Not surprisingly, it’s the most active period for development of teeth, gums and jaw structure. Our primary Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2017
• nutrition,  tmj disorders

We don’t often think about it, but eating is a multi-staged process. It starts, of course, with food that’s hopefully high in nutritional value. But you also need coordinated Read More

• posted: Nov. 08, 2017
• chipped tooth

Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read More

• posted: Oct. 24, 2017
• oral hygiene

October is National Dental Hygiene Month. It’s a great time to talk about your first line of dental defense: your toothbrush. Are you getting the most out of your tooth-brushing Read More

• posted: Oct. 17, 2017
• veneers,  cosmetic dentistry

A beautiful smile you love and feel confident about is a priceless trait. However, if you have damaged, discolored, or uneven teeth, you can correct these issues and renew your Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2017
• dental visit

Today’s healthcare patients are asking questions. They want to know the “why” behind the “what” that their care providers are recommending for their health. There’s a similar trend in dentistry Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2017
• interceptive orthodontics

When you think orthodontics, you may instantly picture braces or clear aligners worn by teenagers or adults. But there’s more to orthodontics than correcting fully developed malocclusions (poor bites). Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  veneers

What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2017
• orthodontic treatment,  braces

You’ve lived most of your life with crooked teeth and an imperfect smile. You feel you should have done something about it years ago, but now you’re approaching your Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2017
• Invisalign

Are you an adult who finally wants to straighten your smile? We can help!   As an adult, you may have wished that you had gotten braces as a child. Perhaps your Read More

• posted: Aug. 17, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2017
• smile makeover

Before you consider cosmetic changes to your smile, ask yourself one question: how's your bite? How your teeth are positioned and aligned doesn't just affect their function — it Read More

• posted: Jul. 18, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury

During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read More