Often the first thing people notice about us, a confident smile lingers in the mind of everyone we meet. Our smiles can bring comfort, show love, and inspire joy, but when we lack confidence in our smile, we keep some of our best traits to ourselves. Follow the steps below to find confidence in your […]
Brushing twice or more daily is a wonderful way to care for your teeth and gums. The reality, however, is that brushing alone is not enough. Whether you brush twice or ten times a day, the only way to clean between your teeth and protect against cavity-causing plaque buildup is to add daily flossing […]
We all want a beautiful smile, but sometimes wear and tear over the years causes us to lose confidence in our pearly whites—which might not be so white anymore. Maybe your teeth have chipped, cracked, or yellowed. Or maybe you have a misshapen tooth or a gap that has always left you feeling insecure. […]
Cracked tooth? Coffee stains? Gaps or chips? These small problems can sometimes lead to big insecurities that keep your smile under wraps. Thankfully, with porcelain veneers, we can correct many cosmetic dental imperfections and get you smiling again. While veneers generally come in both porcelain and composite (resin), we consider porcelain the clear choice […]
How often should I brush my teeth? Most people know the answer to this question. We all know regular six month check-ups aren’t enough to protect your smile if you don’t take care of your teeth on a daily basis. But how frequently should you brush each day? “The reason we brush our teeth […]
Technically, TMJ refers to temporomandibular joint. This is the where the mandible or lower jaw joins the skull at the temporal bone. Talking, yawning, chewing: we use this joint all the time, and when things aren’t working right, pain is the result. Common symptoms include: pain/discomfort in the jaw, face, or neck headache or earache […]
Everyone wants a healthy smile with sparkling white teeth, especially those of us who live in Fullerton, California. But when it comes to teeth whitening, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. Dr. Real, your Fullerton dentist, believes whitening can lead to sensitivity of teeth and gums—anything from simple tingling to hair-raising […]
Many parents in Fullerton, California, and everywhere really, wonder “When should I take my child to see the dentist?” Well, the answer almost always surprises them. In most circumstances, dentists recommend bringing your little ones in by their first birthday. While this first visit serves more to educate parents on proper care of baby teeth, […]
The short answer: Yes! But first, some background on what causes snoring. In most instances, snoring occurs when the muscles throughout your mouth, tongue and throat relax during sleep. This relaxation is a normal and restorative part of the sleep process, but when these muscles over-relax, airway constriction takes place, causing the unpleasant breathing sounds […]
We all love having a beautiful smile, and we all love flashing our pearly whites and healthy gums with confidence. Keeping that confidence requires careful attention to your dental health. The five following steps will help you keep your smile shining every day. Brushing teeth and flossing twice daily. Keeping your teeth, gums, and entire […]
