How To Effectively Prevent Periodontal Disease

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How To Effectively Prevent Periodontal DiseaseThe importance of taking care of your teeth can never be overstated. This is especially true when you consider how many individuals today are afflicted by and suffering with different stages of periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, it is well documented that more people have lost teeth due to periodontal disease than tooth decay. Ironically, most of us are walking around with some degree of the disease and are not aware of it. In most instances, periodontal disease can be identified early on and stopped from progressing any further. However, some individuals are genetically predisposed to the condition. Read more

Periodontal Disease: Symptoms And Treatment

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Periodontal Disease: Symptoms And TreatmentMany individuals today have some degree of periodontal disease despite the fact that they may not even realize it or see any recognizable symptoms. During your initial consultation at with your dentist at Community Dental Group, they will discuss your oral health in detail after performing a routine examination. During the exam, there are certain things that they will typically check for including: Read more

How Should I Prepare For Endodontic Therapy?

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How Should I Prepare For Endodontic Therapy?Endodontic therapy is more commonly known as “root canal” therapy and involves a series of treatments that eliminates infected tooth pulp. As a result, this procedure enables the decontaminated tooth to be protected against any future microbial infection. Unfortunately, as effective as this procedure can be, root canal therapy characteristically gets a bad rap. It is not uncommon for our patients to fear this particular procedure in advance of undergoing it. However, our endodontist will do everything they can to put your mind at ease prior to having the procedure done. Read more

Root Canal Post-Operative Care Instructions

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Root Canal Post-Operative Care InstructionsMany individuals have a fear of visiting the dentist, especially if they have to undergo certain procedures such as endodontic therapy or a root canal as it is more commonly called. There are several things you can do to decrease the pain and discomfort that you experience and to speed up the recovery period. The following is a list of the instructions that we provide our patients with here at our Community Dental Group facility in Thousand Oaks:

Do not use the treated tooth when biting or chewing until the restoration of it has been completed during the procedure. Read more

Periodontal Disease: Understanding The Difference Between Gingivitis And Periodontitis

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Periodontal Disease: Understanding The Difference Between Gingivitis And PeriodontitisPeriodontal disease refers to a group of diseases that affects the alveolar bone, cementum, gingiva, and periodontal ligament, or simply, the periodontal tissues. It is taken from the two Greek words “peri” (around) and “odontos” (the tooth/teeth). Basically, periodontal disease means infections that affect the different structures surrounding the teeth. Ironically, we would be very concerned if we were washing our hands and they suddenly began bleeding. Yet most individuals think that it is normal for our gums to bleed when brushing our teeth. Read more

Restore Your Smile With Professional Teeth Whitening

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Restore Your Smile With Professional Teeth WhiteningIt has been said that people form value judgments of others within 10 to 20 seconds of meeting them for the first time. This is especially true where the condition of your smile is concerned. When you smile, you immediately create a subconscious, visual impact on any individual that you meet. Furthermore, the brighter your smile appears, the healthier you look to others around you. It provides others with the impression that you are happy, in good health, and youthful. Read more

What Beverages And Foods Should I Avoid After Having My Teeth Whitened?

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What Beverages And Foods Should I Avoid After Having My Teeth Whitened?Professional tooth whitening is one of the more cost-effective cosmetic dental procedures for restoring your natural smile. When your teeth are discolored or stained and you are hesitant about smiling, it can adversely affect your self-esteem and leave a bad first impression when meeting someone for the first time. At Community Dental Group, we have always instructed our patients how to properly care for their teeth after we have whitened them. This includes the beverages and foods you need to avoid consuming after the procedure. Read more

Is Tooth Bonding Right For You?

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Is Tooth Bonding Right For You?Tooth bonding is oftentimes referred to as cosmetic or dental bonding. It is a specific dental procedure that helps to improve the appearance of your teeth and is considerably more cost-effective than crowns and porcelain veneers. Furthermore it has a high success rate and very impressive results. The dentists at Community Dental Group are not only qualified and experienced at tooth bonding, they have the patience and skills that are required for this type of dental procedure. We can also help you determine if tooth bonding is right for you. Read more

10 Interesting Facts Regarding Oral Surgery

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10 Interesting Facts Regarding Oral SurgeryKnowing what to expect prior to, during, and after oral surgery can reduce the length of time that it takes you to heal and recuperate. Oral surgery is may be performed as an out-patient procedure at Community Dental Group and requires either general or local anesthesia based on the complexity of the procedure you are undergoing. You should be able to leave and return home shortly after your surgery is completed, pending the dentist’s approval. There 10 interesting facts about oral surgery that you should be aware of which include: Read more

What You Should Know About Dental Implants

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What You Should Know About Dental ImplantsDental implants have long been recognized as the best option for replacing broken and missing teeth or supporting dental prosthetics such as bridges, crowns, and dentures. So if you have been thinking about getting dental implants, it is important that you have a good understanding of them and including the benefits and costs that are involved. Just be aware that your dental insurance may not cover the cost of this elective procedure. Read more