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Ming Zhao Ph.D: Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2020 9:26 PM
Our
office has been opened for about 3 months after the lockdown from March
to May. We are fully aware of the current Covid-19 situation in our
country and especially our local community so we are trying our best in
our daily practice to create the safest environment for dental care.
I
know many of you are still debating whether it is a good time to go to
the dental office. The good news is there hasn't been a single reported
covid case contracted in dental office in the country. Another good news
is the positive covid cases and covid -related mortality in Temecula
valley are relatively low, in comparison with the rest of Riverside
county and California state, so we are actually in a better and safer
position in our local community. |
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Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 9:57 AM
If you're taking medications for
certain health conditions, it may not have crossed your mind that they
can also impact your oral health. After all, medications are supposed to
bring equilibrium back to your system, not stir things up, right? Truth
is a variety of prescribed medications can affect your teeth.
Antihistamines may cause dry mouth
syndrome, which can lead to sore gums, making the mouth more prone to
infection. Contraceptives and blood pressure medications may cause mouth
sores, gum inflammation and discoloration. |
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Posted on Saturday, September 7, 2019 10:44 PM
The Impact of an Impacted Tooth
A tooth is considered impacted when it only partially grows through
the gums. This can happen because another tooth blocks it, or it grows
in crookedly. The third molar typically erupts from age 17 to 21 and is
the last tooth to appear, which is why it's the most likely tooth to
become impacted - there's usually no room left for it.
Although an impacted tooth does not always lead to pain or discomfort,
the impaction can cause other problems. A partially erupted tooth can
create an opening in the gum where food and other particles can
accumulate, leading to gum infection. |
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Posted on Saturday, September 7, 2019 10:37 PM
When you have tightness or tension in your jaw, it can be uncomfortable to say the least. You could be experiencing pain in your neck and throat as well as your jaw. You could also have trouble opening your mouth all the way, or it may even be impossible for you to do this. You may even have symptoms that don’t appear to have anything to do with your jaw, including headaches or ear infections. What does all this mean? Here are the top three things your jaw tightness and tension may be pointing to! |
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Posted on Friday, April 26, 2019 2:31 PM
It's never fun to hear the words "root canal" coming out of your dentist's mouth. But if you've recently been diagnosed as needing a root canal treatment, it may be comforting to know that you're not alone. Like you, it's estimated that about half of the adult population in the U.S. will need a root canal treatment by the age of 50.The good news is if you don't smoke you can avoid increasing your chances of needing a root canal. If you do smoke, you may be surprised to learn about the recent dental health findings at Boston University's Goldman School of Dental Medicine. |
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Posted on Saturday, November 24, 2018 9:41 PM
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Posted on Saturday, November 10, 2018 10:37 PM
If you're like most seniors, you know that some changes to your body are a normal part of the aging process and others aren't. The same applies to your dental health. That's right, the health of your teeth matters as you age, too! So it's easy to understand why you might be wondering what changes are normal and what might signal something more serious.
What to ExpectThe natural process of aging takes its toll on your teeth and mouth just as it does your body. Here are some common oral health changes seniors can anticipate: |
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Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2018 12:11 AM
Regular tooth brushing and flossing are important for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. The best way to insure that your child maintains good oral health through adulthood is to establish their oral hygiene routine early.
You can start teaching your child to floss when they are 2 or 3 years old. They will require supervision and assistance until they are about 8 years old, but establishing regular flossing habits will put them ahead of the dental health game as they grow up.
Flossing is important for removing the dental plaque trapped between teeth and along the gum line that a toothbrush cannot usually reach. |
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Posted on Saturday, June 2, 2018 9:55 PM
You may think that as an adult you don't have to worry about cavities anymore -- but dental cavities aren't just child's play!
As we entered the new millennium, it was discovered that seniors were actually getting more dental cavities than children. Today, children and seniors are still the two highest at-risk groups for tooth decay.
Aging puts us at greater risk for dental problems -- the wearing away of tooth enamel, receding gums and loss of jawbone are signs that our mouths are aging along with our bodies. |
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Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 11:06 PM
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