Every person is unique, and the shape of our teeth along with the way they line up are part of this uniqueness. Our teeth are best off when they line up perfectly – molars to molars, incisors to incisors, with every tooth touching its opposite number when you clench your jaw – but because of that uniqueness factor, not everyone can manage this optimal alignment. Read more
Starting in the 1940s, scientists began to notice an interesting trait of titanium: when you attach it to a bone, titanium can fuse with it to the point where it becomes impossible to remove, a process which today we call “osseointegration.”
While this process helps with all sorts of joint replacements and internal splints, as of the 1980s titanium screws have been used as artificial roots for artificial teeth which can perform almost identically to real teeth. If treated well, a ceramic crown can last ten years or more without any of the periodic removal or washing which dentures demand. Read more
Tooth cleaning is perhaps one of the single best preventative measures that you can take to avoid dental decay, bad breath, and periodontal disease. As an added bonus, your teeth always feel great after a cleaning! Even though you brush at least twice a day and floss faithfully, the Academy of General Dentistry recommends that you visit your dentist’s office every six months for a cleaning. This practice will keep your teeth in the best shape possible. Read more
At Community Dental Group, we love to see you smile. Practicing good dental hygiene will ensure that your smile, the one we love so much, will remain beautiful for years and years to come. But good dental hygiene goes beyond just beauty. Dental hygiene is essential to your health. In fact, establishing healthy dental hygiene habits can help you to avoid a variety of health problems. These include: Read more
What is dental bonding? Is it something that dentists themselves do in the break room over lunch to improve their interpersonal relationships? Is it a reference to the dentist-patient bond that develops over time? Not quite. Dental bonding is really an affordable cosmetic procedure that quickly and easily improves the appearance of a patient’s teeth. Read more
When it comes to good oral hygiene, a complete routine of brushing, flossing, and swishing should be utilized at least twice a day. However, while the importance of flossing is recognized by our Newbury Park clients, we also find that many people feel this is more of supportive practice to actual brushing, and often forgo this task in favor of conserving time. Read more
Nobody wants to have halitosis! Bad breath is bad news. It can adversely affect your job, your relationships, and your self-esteem. Bad breath usually originates in the gums or tongue. Debris or bacterial wastes hanging around your mouth manufacture a sulfur compound that causes an unpleasant odor. Poor oral hygiene can be a contributing factor to bad breath but there are other causes as well, such as gum disease or sinus problems. Read more
When it comes to dental health, cosmetic appearances can become just as important as the actual physical functions that are being supported. At Community Dental Group, Inc., we often work with clients who initially contacted us for health care, and have also come to find that their emotional care is deeply tied to this process. The result of seeking professional care in dentistry then becomes a step towards overall wellness.
The quality of a person’s oral health can be as much based on genetics and family history for tooth disease as it can be based on the routine practices of brushing, flossing, and especially getting regular check-ups. At Community Dental Group, Inc., we often see clients who feel as though dental issues have come as a sudden surprise, when these problems have actually been developing over time. Read more
While some redness along the gum line after brushing can be common this is not the same as actual bleeding, which can be indicative of periodontal disease. Unfortunately, many Thousand Oaks residents may think that they are engaging in proper oral health practices, when clues coming from the gums are indicating otherwise. This also means that good oral hygiene can include the practice of being attentive, as much as it can include brushing and flossing.