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February 10, 2025

Bad Breath: Causes and Treatment Options from Your Mission Viejo Dentist

Bad breath, or halitosis, can be a distracting condition that affects millions of people. While occasional bad breath is normal, persistent halitosis can indicate underlying dental or health issues. Recognizing…
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January 11, 2025

Avoid Leaving Cavities Untreated

Cavities, also known as dental caries or tooth decay, are among the most common oral health issues. Despite their prevalence, many people underestimate the impact of untreated cavities. Ignoring even…
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November 6, 2024

How to Choose the Right Toothbrush and Toothpaste

The right toothbrush and toothpaste can be valuable in maintaining your dental health. But with a number of options on the market, finding the ideal products can be challenging. Here…
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October 2, 2024

How Long Can Dental Implants Last?

Dental implants provide a restoration for missing teeth that closely match the natural look and feel of your real ones.  If you're considering dental implants, it is important to evaluate…
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August 13, 2024

Why Does Tooth Pain Occur When I’m Sick?

During sickness, the last thing you want to deal with is a toothache. However, it's not uncommon for people to experience tooth pain while battling a cold, the flu, or…
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June 11, 2024

How to Make Your Dental Veneers Last

Dental veneers are an excellent solution for achieving a bright, beautiful smile. These thin shells, typically made of porcelain or composite resin, are bonded to the front of your teeth…
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April 3, 2024

Can I Wear Fastbraces During Sports?

Are you considering Fastbraces to straighten your teeth but worried about how they will impact your active lifestyle, particularly when playing sports? The good news is thatFastbraces are designed with…
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April 3, 2024

Protruding Teeth, What can I Do About It?

If you are distracted by protruding teeth on your smile, you're not alone. Protruding teeth, also known as buck teeth or overjet, can have an effect on your oral health.…
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December 4, 2023

Tips for Cleaning Your Dental Crown

Dental crowns have many important uses, from replacing a missing tooth so that someone can chew again to protecting damaged teeth from further harm. For many, a crown made of…
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November 3, 2023

The Connection Between Cavities and Gum Disease

Understanding the connection between cavities and gum disease is not just about medical jargon; it's about caring for your smile with warmth and compassion. Breaking down the potential complications and…
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July 26, 2023

How Can You Identify a Failing Dental Implant?

Every now and then, despite the commendable strides in dental care and treatment, certain situations can render a tooth impossible to save. Perhaps, a segment of the tooth may have…
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July 26, 2023

How Many Porcelain Veneers Do I Need?

When you are dealing with concerns about the quality of your smile, there is an array of possible remedies a cosmetic dentist can offer to enhance your appearance. One highly…
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July 26, 2023

Is Invisalign an Improved and Expedient Alternative to Conventional Braces?

In our modern era, individuals afflicted with malocclusions - a misalignment of the teeth, are afforded a more extensive range of treatment options. Traditional braces have been the typical corrective…
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June 26, 2023

Treating Chipped or Cracked Teeth

If you've been in an accident--be it from falling off a bike, in a car, or playing sports--you are likely to realize if one or more of your teeth have…
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June 14, 2023

When it is Important to Seek Restorative Dental Care

Maintaining good oral health involves more than just regular brushing and flossing. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, dental problems can arise that require professional intervention. In this article, we will…
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May 29, 2023

Summer-Ready Oral Health Tips

As everyone thinks about finally getting away for summer, it's easy to forget about the importance of keeping up your oral health. Why spoil the fun by having to bother…
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March 10, 2023

Types of Emergencies a Dentist can Help Treat

Dental emergencies are common, but often avoidable. Some of these can be prevented simply by brushing and flossing more thoroughly, as well as having your dental hygienist do a professional…
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February 10, 2023

When a Dental Restoration May be Recommended

Pro Health Dental is well-known for its excellent "restorative" dental work. You may wonder what that term means and the answer is wide-ranging. In childhood, we all learn that filling…
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January 2, 2023

How to Floss Like a Professional

The dentists and hygienists at Pro Health Dental know just how important it is for you to floss like a professional. No individual can duplicate the level of cleaning that…
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October 6, 2022

How Sensitive Teeth Affects Your Smile

Do your teeth hurt when drinking or eating a cold or hot beverage? Are you avoiding activities outdoors or smiling less because the cold air makes your teeth hurt? Then…
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August 30, 2022

What Causes Sensitive Teeth and What You Can Do About It

Are you experiencing tooth sensitivity? If this involves only one or two teeth, the local problem can be appropriately dealt with. If there is overall sensitivity in your mouth, the…
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July 16, 2022

Types of Cracked Teeth and Procedures to Treat Them

If you have a cracked or broken tooth, there are plenty of options to treat the issue. Dental bonding can fill the cracks, porcelain veneers and dental crowns can cover…
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July 12, 2022

Cavity Prevention Tips to Help Preserve Your Smile

We've all had cavities, especially when we were kids, but most of us grew up without fully understanding what a challenge it was to prevent them. It's not easy to…
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June 14, 2022

Tips for Buying or Replacing a Toothbrush

By now, everyone who sees a dentist regularly should know they need to brush their teeth on both sides for two minutes twice a day and floss at the end…
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May 6, 2022

Managing a Chipped Tooth Emergency

A chipped tooth is a very common occurrence. It can happen from playing sports, a car or bike accident, a fall, a blow to the face, chewing on a pen,…
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