Do you know how many teeth you have in your mouth? Maybe you haven’t gotten your third molars, or “wisdom teeth,” yet. Or, maybe you lost a tooth or two for whatever reason. No matter what your personal story is, the average adult mouth contains 32 permanent teeth. It breaks down to 8 different types of teeth with a pair on the top and a pair on the bottom. Most adults should have the following: Read more
There are many things to love about yourself and your smile should be at the top of the list. Did you know that when you smile, even when you don’t feel like smiling, it actually triggers a response in your brain that can elevate your mood? And since a smile is contagious, smiling at someone else can help you spread the happiness. Read more
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
When you got dentures years ago, did you think that it was a permanent solution for your tooth trouble? You thought right; for the most part. Dentures can solve many dental problems, but as time goes by, they can start to feel differently. If you feel like your dentures are not quite as comfortable as they once were, or if they have begun to loosen up and shift when you eat some of your favorite foods, you might wonder what on earth is going on. Read more
You do your best to take care of your teeth, but you just discovered that you have a cavity. Don’t worry, even people who get regular dental cleanings can develop a cavity in between visits. By now you probably know the routine; make an appointment, go in and have your dentist drill out the decay, and get the cavity filled with some kind of dental material that will last for life. No worries; done. But how much do you know about the type of filling that is going into your tooth? Read more
It’s an unfortunate fact of life; accidents happen. Bones break, skins sears, and cuts and bruises show up at the worst possible moment. You can try to be careful, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. Thankfully, your body can handle many of the things that come at you. Plus, stitches, splints, and Band-Aids can get you back on track in no time. Read more
Summer is here and with it, a great excuse to BBQ! All of the good stuff is coming your way, from corn-on-the-cob to thick juicy steaks on the grill. It all sounds great, unless you have missing teeth. Read more
You already know how important it is to take care of your teeth. Having a good dentist and seeing them regularly is just as important as seeing your doctor for an annual checkup; both can affect your health. At Community Dental Group, we know that your teeth are important to you and we want you to know how important they are to us, too. Read more
You may have heard of the cosmetic applications of tooth bonding, the method where dentists use a special resin to recast your teeth to remove gaps and restore chips and worn-down areas. However, this resin is protective as well as cosmetic, and it’s possible to use it on molars just as easily as on the front teeth. When it’s used in this way, it’s called fissure sealant. Read more
