The Primary Advantages And Disadvantages Of Dental Implants

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The Primary Advantages And Disadvantages Of Dental ImplantsCosmetic dentistry focuses on the quality of a person’s smile by making positive changes to the condition of their teeth. From a corrective and restorative standpoint, dental implants are considered the best alternative to other options such as bridges and dentures as well as the ideal method for replacing broken and missing teeth. Many individuals have benefited from the emotional, psychological, and physical advantages that dental implants have over the other cosmetic dentistry options. Read more

How To Tell If You’re A Candidate For Getting Braces

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How To Tell If You’re A Candidate For Getting BracesMost people feel that straight, white teeth are a good indicator of beauty and health. But if it feels like your bite isn’t aligned properly or that your teeth do not look that straight, then it may be time to consider getting braces and undergo some other type of orthodontic procedure and/or treatment. If you do need braces, then your dentist will probably refer you to an orthodontist in order to address these issues. However, there is some self-examination that can be performed at home in order to determine whether or not you do need them. Read more

Caring For Your Teeth After A Whitening Procedure

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Caring For Your Teeth After A Whitening ProcedureOne of the many cosmetic dentistry services that we offer at Community Dental Group is professional teeth whitening or dental bleaching. If you plan to have your teeth professionally whitened here at our Thousand Oaks office, we want you to be aware of the care issues you will need to follow, especially during the first 48 hours after the procedure has been completed. Read more

Why Do Dental Implants Sometimes Fail?

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Why Do Dental Implants Sometimes Fail?Although dental implants have long been recognized as the ideal solution for broken and damaged teeth, they sometimes do fail. Despite the high success rate of this procedure, it is not 100{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} guaranteed that failure will not occur. There are a number of reasons why this can occur and if you are considering getting dental implants, Community Dental Group wants you to be aware of these possibilities. Read more

Tooth Extractions – At-Home Aftercare Instructions

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Tooth Extractions – At-Home Aftercare InstructionsThere are a number of reasons why tooth extractions are performed on patients at Community Dental Group. Granted, you may want to avoid having a tooth pulled and your dentist may do everything he or she can to save the tooth. However, in some cases, there is no other option and the tooth has to come out. We will usually perform a tooth extraction for one or more of the following reasons: Read more

Who Is Not A Good Candidate For Dental Implants?

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Who Is Not A Good Candidate For Dental Implants?Some of the key benefits of getting dental implants are the way in which they can improve the aesthetics and functionality of your teeth as well as how they can be used to replace one tooth or entire mouth full of teeth. They can also be used to secure and support full or partial dentures. Despite these benefits, there are certain individuals that do not make good candidates for getting dental implants. The individuals listed below should not consider going through a dental implant procedure and the oral surgery required. Read more

What You Should Know Before You Or Your Child Get Braces

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What You Should Know Before You Or Your Child Get BracesMost individuals evenly positioned white teeth as a sign of beauty, health, and good oral hygiene. So when there are noticeable spaces between your teeth or if they are misaligned, you may have to consider getting braces. Getting your teeth examined at Community Dental Group can help you determine whether or not braces are in order. Read more

What You Must Tell Your Oral Surgeon Prior To Surgery

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What You Must Tell Your Oral Surgeon Prior To SurgeryIf an oral surgical procedure at Community Dental Group has been recommended, it is highly important that you consult with your dentist and oral surgeon prior to the procedure. Since the goal is for us to make your surgery as pleasant and safe as possible, it is essential that these professionals know certain information about you. The following is a list of things that are vital to experiencing a healthy and safe outcome where any oral surgery is concerned. Read more

What Do Your Teeth Say About Your Overall Health And Well-Being?

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What Do Your Teeth Say About Your Overall Health And Well-Being?Just like your vocal chords are instrumental in expressing the messages and sounds that come out of your mouth, your gums and teeth (along with their supporting and surrounding tissues) have a great deal to tell your dentist about the status of your overall health and well-being. Our dentists know that your body is connected to your mouth in many ways, hence the importance of regular check-ups at Community Dental Group. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, these could indicate the presence of other problems. Read more

Is Professional Teeth Whitening Right For You?

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Is Professional Teeth Whitening Right For You?One of the many cosmetic dentistry services offered at Community Dental Group is teeth whitening. Just about any individual who visits our Thousand Oaks office is a potential candidate for a professional teeth whitening procedure. However, it is always best to contact us and schedule an appointment for examination and evaluation. Your dentist will be able to determine whether or not you would make a good candidate for the procedure. If you are, we will be able to recommend which option is right for you. Read more