When a person loses a tooth due to disease or injury, or they require an extraction, a question we often hear at Community Dental Group is, “Do I really need a dental implant?” Dental implants are important for more reasons than simply the aesthetic ones, and we always recommend having a dental implant procedure done to replace any tooth as well as it’s vacant root space. Read more
Braces are used to close gaps and straighten teeth over time, and we at Community Dental Group have several different options when it comes to braces and brace installation. Typically, braces are most common during adolescence, but they may be installed at any point throughout a person’s life. Once adult teeth grow in to the mouth, any misaligned teeth or spaces in between teeth can cause problems with biting, chewing, or the alignment of the jaw, and braces can help to fix all of these issues with one procedure. Read more
The news that you need a root canal is not something that anyone wants to hear, but it is a necessity if you wish to preserve the health of your mouth and the surface of your natural tooth. Root canals have something of a stigma attached to them that they’re uncomfortable, daunting, and painful, but modern dentistry has turned these ideas into rumors and nothing more. A root canal is actually a fairly simple process, and one that will often cause a person to experience very little or no pain at all! Read more
At Community Dental Group, we often hear our patients ask if flossing is really all that important, and the only answer we can give is a resounding yes! You may think you’ve reached every nook and cranny with a simple twice per day brushing routine, but you’d be amazed at all the plaque and debris you’re actually missing! The decision not to floss can be the decision to put yourself at risk for tooth decay, and we want all of our Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and Westlake Village, California patients to know the power and the importance of the floss! Read more
Fillings are some of the most common dental procedures patients face, and these are both painless and quick in terms of your dental visit. At Community Dental Group, we want to help our patients to learn all about fillings and just what they can expect when they come in to have on performed! First and foremost, a filling is a procedure that requires little to no recovery time and often won’t even require an over the counter pain reliever, and they can help you to preserve your natural teeth in a long-lasting way. Read more
Oral surgery can be used to fix a whole host of problems, such as severely damaged or infected teeth or impacted teeth placing pressure on adjacent teeth in the mouth. When people hear the word “surgery” quite a few anxieties will often arise, but it’s important to remember that oral surgeries are more often than not pretty routine. Read more
For most residents in Newbury Park, CA, brushing regularly is a part of the regular routine for the day. However, the techniques and amount of attention that is paid to dental health can greatly vary. This may be based on:
At Community Dental Group, we often have patients who range in age, from younger residents of Thousand Oaks, CA, who are just learning about oral health, but also adult patients who come in for their routine check-ups. Learning good oral health at a younger age can greatly reduce risks to the teeth and gums that can occur over time, but it is also highly important that all of our clients are aware of how brushing impacts their health. Read more
At Community Dental Group, we are committed to helping all of our clients in the Newbury Park, CA, are achieve a better state of wellness that impacts all of a person’s quality of life. Oral hygiene and dental health are key components to preventive care that can also reduce risk factors for such conditions as: Read more
At Community Dental Group, we understand just how much of an impact a person’s smile can have on their self confidence and self image. For residents of Thousand Oaks, CA, this can become especially important, as many residents are engaged in professions where appearance can have a major influence on how people relate to one another. Read more