When it comes to oral health and hygiene, residents of Thousand Oaks do have a number of approaches to ensuring good teeth and gums. In many cases, this can involve a number of products that are used in conjunction with brushing and flossing that can also address other issues for oral health that a person may be facing. Read more
At Community Dental Group, we work with clients of all ages from Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, and Newbury Park, CA. What is interesting to us is that in going over the take-home practices for oral health with our patients, we often find that even regular brushing routines fall a little short of best practices. To that end, we would like to share some tips that can help you to maintain your dental health in between check-ups, and also allow you to have greater responsibility in your overall health. Read more
At Community Dental Group, we often find that while our clients are aware of the different issues that can impact oral health, individuals are not always clear as to the variations in factors that can influence dental hygiene. This can also make it difficult for patients to decide upon the most applicable products for home care and between visit maintenance. By better understanding what can really impact dental wellness, clients in the Thousand Oaks, CA, area can also make more educated decisions for care. Read more
At Community Dental Group, we attend to all types of oral health needs for clients in the Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, and Newbury Park, CA, region. While this does frequently include regular checkups, fittings for braces or mouth guards, and also root canals and fillings, our interactions can also be more of an emergency nature. Read more
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
When a child is very young, it is up to the parents to make sure that his or her mouth remains clean. Up until the age of three or so, this usually means gentle use of a brush with no toothpaste or even a warm cloth rather than toothpaste. Read more
Have you been putting off doing a professional teeth cleaning? If you have, don’t feel bad: Many American adults are in your position. While millions of folks do visit the dentist at least once a year, there are also many who feel anxious or put it off for other reasons. Read more
Although many older people will eventually own dentures, millions of American adults in their older years still have many, or all, of their original teeth. That’s a reflection of great dental habits and can serve them well throughout every phase of life. Read more
The soft tissue that supports your teeth — known to health professionals as the periodontal tissue — is some of the most sensitive tissue in the entire body.
It’s not terribly unusual for someone to suddenly notice a small abrasion or cut on the soft tissue of the palate, under the tongue, or somewhere else and have no idea where it came from. Read more
You probably already know that your teeth represent a living system. Everything from the enamel in the very surface of your teeth to the pulp and roots inside is part of the complex organic system that sustains your entire body.
The process of losing enamel to cavities and other problems is also a completely biological process. For example, the plaque that forms on your teeth is the result of bacteria trying to colonize your mouth. Read more