Fluoride In Water And Your Teeth

Fluoride In Water And Your Teeth We can find fluoride in many things you may not expect including some foods and our water. The ADA has found that an appropriate level of fluoride in water actually prevents tooth decay by 25{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} in all people, including children and adults. Consider that when you come visit us at Community Dental Group we may provide you with a fluoride treatment here, that is a little more intense and very few people’s favorite part of the visit but it is to protect the health of your teeth. Now, adding a little bit of fluoride at a time to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities is even better and available to all people just by drinking water. Read more

Cosmetic Dentistry: It’s Not Just For Looks

Cosmetic Dentistry: It's Not Just For Looks Of course we all want to have smiles that we are proud of and finding the best cosmetic dentistry in Eastern Ventura County, California is important for those reasons. Let us keep in mind that many times cosmetic dentistry also serves a very hygienic and functional purpose for the recipient as well. Yes we want straight teeth but did you know straighter teeth are easier to clean and keep healthy? Absolutely, we all want to have all of our teeth but if it comes times to get dental implants that may be the only way to maintain strong functional jaw bones and teeth. The word cosmetic will through people off because it is associate with choices made solely for looks but that is not all cosmetic dentistry does. Read more

Top 4 Things To Look For In A New Dentist

Top 4 Things To Look For In A New Dentist There are a plethora of reasons you might need a new dentist. Insurance, closing of an office, you moved or some unsatisfactory service. The keys here are to make sure you are finding a new dental office that fits your needs and keeps you out of the situation that led you to a search for a new dentist in the first place. We recommend taking a little time to do some research about these simple factors. Read more

Getting Your Child To Take Care Of Their Teeth

Getting Your Child To Take Care Of Their Teeth It’s the struggle of every parent, guardian and teacher, making sure kids are learning to take care of their teeth at a young age. There are many tactics in this fight. The difficult part being which one is going to work for your kid. Making oral hygiene a habit at an early age can save your young one a ton of agony later in life, use these tactics to find a scenario that works for you and yours. Read more

The Terrible Effects Of Grinding Your Teeth

The Terrible Effects Of Grinding Your Teeth It can be a nervous habit, it can happen in your sleep but for sure grinding your teeth is not good. Not only can the sound be just as annoying to your partner as snoring but it is concerning on health levels for many parts of your body. Read more

How Relevant Is Flossing?

How Relevant Is Flossing? You may remember a report last year that identified the fact that flossing had been dropped from federal dental guidelines. A mass hysteria ensued on social media, as people rejoiced that they didn’t have to floss anymore. Unfortunately, the cause of celebration should be short-lived. Read more

Could A Magnetic Device Solve Sleep Apnea?

Could A Magnetic Device Solve Sleep Apnea? Recently, a new device has been tested in hopes of curing sleep apnea. The magnetic device, called Magnap, uses two magnets to hold open air passages at night. The closure of these air passages causes sleep apnea. Read more

Should You Use Mouthwash?

Should You Use Mouthwash? We have spent a lot of time discussing the importance of brushing twice a day and flossing routinely, in order to control plaque and tartar buildup. Look in your bathroom cabinet. You’ll likely have a bottle of mouthwash sitting there. How can mouthwash impact your oral health? Read more

Smoking Negatively Impacts Your Oral Health

Smoking Negatively Impacts Your Oral Health Smoking is a habit that is tremendously detrimental to your health. It is also a major contributor to dental problems. Read more

Dental Care Tips For Families

Dental Care Tips For Families Keeping your family’s oral health intact can be important, especially as children begin learning about dental care. Here are some tips for your family’s dental care. Read more