Patients are often dismayed to learn that they require a root canal in order to treat a tooth infection or other oral health concern. Getting a root canal in Westchester, CA might sound painful but this special form of therapy actually relieves toothache. During Root Canal Awareness Week, Dr. Glenn L. Sperbeck and the rest […]
Read MoreIf you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from receding gums due to some sort of periodontal issue, getting a gum graft may correct the problem and offer lasting relief. Although the procedure may sound intimidating, it is actually a fairly straightforward, common, and highly effective treatment to repair gum deterioration around […]
Read MoreTemporomandibular Joint Disorder, commonly referred to as TMJ, is a disorder related to problems in the jaw, its joint or surrounding facial muscles. The syndrome might be caused by poor posture, stress that results in clenching the jaw, or previous trauma to the jaw. Women between the ages of 18 and 44 and people who […]
Read MoreFebruary 24th is National Tortilla Chip Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate the invention that automated the production of tortillas than sitting on a comfortable couch and watching a favorite film with a selection of tasty tortilla chips and dips. You may not know that the first tortilla chips were invented when misshapen […]
Read MoreHave you been concerned about the possibility of oral cancer? If you have pain or a sore in your mouth that is not going away, you may want to schedule an exam with an oral surgeon. An important thing to keep in mind if you think you have oral cancer in Freedom, CA, is not […]
Read MoreOne of the issues we may see in young children is an attached frenum either at the upper or lower lip and gum region or under the tongue. These frena are just muscular attachments, and in most people, they do not cause any problems. For some children, the attachments may interfere with speaking, eating, or […]
Read MoreFebruary 24th may not seem like a significant date for your dental health, but let us explain; February 24th is National Tortilla Chip Day. Everyone loves a good tortilla chip but did you know that they and other foods could have negative effects on your dental health? Besides the buildup that can occur from eating […]
Read MoreFebruary 28th is National Tooth Fairy Day. Perhaps it has been decades since you carefully placed a tooth under your pillow and awoke the next day to see it had been replaced by money or another reward. However, there is a good chance your memories of the Tooth Fairy still trigger pleasant childhood memories. Why […]
Read MoreFrom orthodontic treatments to preventative care, there is no doubt dental care has come a long way through the generations. One example is the material used to fill cavities. For decades, it was usually referred to as dental amalgam, and made of a combination of several materials including: Tin Copper Silver Mercury Mercury is a […]
Read MoreMost people associate Botox with cosmetic procedures, but a lesser known benefit of the product is that it is an effective antidote for tempromandibular joint disorder, or, as it is more commonly known, TMJ. If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from this condition, you know just how hard it is […]
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