Orange County Center for Sedation Dentistry Blog

It’s normal to want different things in life. Maybe you want a beach vacation, while your partner would prefer a trip to the mountains, or perhaps you’re craving pizza for dinner while they’d like sushi. But one thing everyone can probably agree upon is wanting whiter teeth. In fact, so many Americans desire them that each year they spend up to two billion dollars on whitening products alone!

If you’re searching for ways to remove stains and discoloration, here are a few ways to lighten up those choppers that really work!

You have one more reason to smile this summer because you’ve invested in dental implants. As the next best thing to real teeth, you don’t have to watch what you eat while attending barbecues and other get-togethers. They have the support of your jawbone, so you’ll never have to worry about your replacement teeth moving around in your mouth. Although you can eat anything you want, your dentist has a few words of caution to protect your investment.

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When you get your dentures for the first time, there’s often a lot to learn. Your new prosthetic will be a noticeable improvement over a life without teeth, but you’ll still have to adapt to the new state of your mouth.

Eating, talking, and smiling will all feel completely different, not to mention the various components of upkeep that you’ll have to start thinking about. For example, when do you take your dentures out? Is it necessary to remove them, or can you leave them on 24/7? In the interest of helping you adapt to dentures as quickly as possible, here’s what you should know about when to remove them.

According to the American Association of Endodontists, approximately 5 million people experience a knocked-out tooth each year. When it happens, it can be frightening, but by acting quickly and calmly, you have a higher chance of saving your tooth. Ultimately, it needs to go back into the socket, but do you have to do this yourself? Continue reading to learn about the steps you should take if you find yourself in this situation.

At this point, perhaps you need a dental crown. Maybe your tooth has a cavity or some other kind of damage. Still, there’s a good chance you’re hesitant about treatment. Many would-be patients ask themselves the same question: “Will getting a dental crown hurt?” Well, you can rest assured that the process is smooth and painless. Your Laguna Niguel dentist will even show you why that’s the case. To that end, here’s a summary of how crown procedures aren’t painful.

Sometimes it can be a real hassle to try to fit the dentist into our already-packed schedule. That’s frustrating news for patients with a cavity or cracked tooth that requires a crown. Unfortunately, dental crowns typically take at least 2 visits over a 2-3 week timespan to install. The good news is that many dentists now offer same-day dental crowns that can be placed in a single appointment. Keep reading to learn 4 facts about this convenient method that you might not already know!

With roughly 178 million people in the United States missing at least one tooth, tooth loss is certainly prevalent. However, patients are often surprised by a consequence it comes with: an aged appearance. Keep reading to learn exactly how tooth loss can change the shape of your face (and how dental implants can help combat this!).

Though veneers were originally made to temporarily improve the look of the smiles of movie stars while they made films, they have since become available to the general public. This treatment uses thin shells made from dental-grade porcelain to cover up cosmetic imperfections. I thin layer of tooth enamel is removed so the veneers fit snugly, and they are color-matched to the surrounding teeth so they blend in. if you have veneers or are preparing to get them, you may be wondering if you can still develop tooth decay with this treatment. Read on to learn if it’s possible to develop cavities with veneers.

All our smiles are unique. From misshapen teeth to slightly crooked pearly whites, these things are what make our smiles so special. Even so, that doesn’t mean that you have to settle for a smile that you don’t love. There is a range of treatments that can correct these cosmetic issues and more, including porcelain veneers. How long this treatment lasts will depend on the individual, so read on to learn a few tips that will help you get the most out of your veneers.

Let’s say that, for future treatment, your dentist recommends you be sedated. In particular, they suggest you get nitrous oxide sedation. However, you have concerns about this dental service. Among other things, you feel afraid that the sedative will put you to sleep. Well, your Laguna Niguel dentist is here to put such fears to rest. Read on to learn about nitrous oxide, its effects, and whether it’s safe to use in modern dentistry.