Do you know how many teeth you have in your mouth? Maybe you haven’t gotten your third molars, or “wisdom teeth,” yet. Or, maybe you lost a tooth or two for whatever reason. No matter what your personal story is, the average adult mouth contains 32 permanent teeth. It breaks down to 8 different types of teeth with a pair on the top and a pair on the bottom. Most adults should have the following: Read more
You are what you eat. We’ve all heard this before, and we try to make good, healthy choices to keep our bodies strong and healthy. But, have you ever thought about how diet and nutrition can affect your mouth? Read more
Mouthwash and mouth rinse are essentially the same thing, but you should know what they do to make sure that you choose the right one. There are three basic kinds of mouthwash on the market: Read more
If you’ve ever watched a contact sporting event (think football, hockey, or boxing) you’ve undoubtedly seen a mouthpiece on one of the players or participants. Some mouth guards can look downright scary, as is the case of a few NFL players out there, and some can be almost invisible. Though sports are the first thing one thinks of when looking for a reason to wear a mouth guard, they can also been worn by people who grind their teeth, especially at night. Read more
There are many things to love about yourself and your smile should be at the top of the list. Did you know that when you smile, even when you don’t feel like smiling, it actually triggers a response in your brain that can elevate your mood? And since a smile is contagious, smiling at someone else can help you spread the happiness. Read more
Having a clean and beautiful smile can change people’s lives. It is commonly said that just smiling, even for no reason can help you feel happier, but what if you don’t want to show your smile because you are embarrassed? In American culture and especially in Southern California beauty is the beast. It is an important part of how we are viewed and how we a carry ourselves. We want you to be able to smile with confidence and be happy in the brilliance that you smile exudes. Know that even if you have been taking care of your teeth at home, there are often more options to get that bright white you are looking for. Read more
There has been some debates and changes over what is considered the best or most effective way to floss your teeth. As professionals in the dental field, we want to convey to you the proper ways to care for your teeth but sometimes those change or we find new, better ways to help you. At Community Dental Group, we want to insure that your next visit to us will be an easy one. There are a few techniques that should be adopted to your flossing regimen, if you are not already doing them. Read more
It’s a phenomenon that can make or break your functionality as a person. Sleep apnea affects millions of people every year, it keeps them from getting proper sleep and can greatly affect their relationships. Some people think that just loud snoring is the only thing that can link you to sleep apnea but that is not the case and there are some different scenario types that need to be considered. Read more
Brush twice a day, floss, rinse, you do it so why should you need to get your teeth cleaned so often? Just like teeth whitening you can do as good of a job as you are capable of when you on your own but it will never be the caliber of having it done professionally. Teeth cleaning at Community Dental Group is going to be much different than anything you can do at home, although it makes it much easier and more effective if you do maintain quality oral hygiene on your own. Read more
We are here to help you make the best possible decisions for your dental health now and in the future. Deciding whether you need oral surgery is a choice we want to make with you, as a team. We only want to provide services that will help you and your dental future. Surgery is a scary word and can be associated with a lot of feelings, we are sure of this. However, oral surgery encompasses more than you might have originally predicted. Any type of oral surgery we provide at Community Dental Group is one that is necessary and helpful to the longevity and comfort of your oral health. Read more