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• posted: Sep. 17, 2024

At Harbor Mesa Dental Care, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2024

What’s in your carry-on bag? You’ve got your passport, ticket, and currency, but what about dental floss? Of course! You’re preparing for the trip of a lifetime, and we want Read More

• posted: Sep. 03, 2024

Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2024

Many of our patients at Harbor Mesa Dental Care have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2024

Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used, Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2024

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2024

Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2024

Young adults often have the reputation of not taking good care of themselves. You may feel invincible, and not realize how much your behaviors now can affect your health later Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2024

They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2024

A shopping mall is a great place to get lots of errands done in one trip. Department stores, clothing boutiques, specialty shops? So many tempting options all in one place. Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2024

One of the greatest features our team at Harbor Mesa Dental Care offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2024

Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Costa Mesa, California office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2024

Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2024

You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2024

With so many toothpastes available in so many price ranges, it can be difficult to be sure you are selecting the right one for your needs. You need a product Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2024

Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums Read More