Dr. Jeremy B. Jorgenson
You’re brushing your teeth one night, and you’re trying to be as gentle as possible because your gums have been feeling extra sensitive lately. Then, you look down in the sink, and you see a distinctive pink color. Now they’re bleeding! Both of these are signs of the most common dental problem in the world today, gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly half of the U.S. adult population currently has gum disease, and most are completely unaware. It is actually an infection in your gums and the bone surrounding your teeth brought on by bacterial plaque, and in order to eliminate it, you need to see a dentist right away. How will they treat your gum disease? Below, we detail the 3 most common methods so you can know what to expect when you make an appointment.
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There’s a subtle alternative to metal braces that can help you straighten your teeth without all that visible hardware. Maybe options like Invisalign in Costa Mesa are the reason so many adults are choosing to undergo orthodontic treatment these days. It’s easy to speak, smile, and eat with confidence when you’ve got clear removable braces.
Have you scheduled your child’s dental appointment?
ental hygienists will then perform a hygiene exam to check the gums and tongue for any signs of trouble. Then Dr. Jorgenson will perform his comprehensive exam to check for any abnormalities, decay, or possible future issues to monitor.
We love back to school season at Advanced Dental Care — but we also know kids’ dental health can get a little out of whack during August and September. Bruxism, or nighttime teeth grinding, may occur as your child starts to adjust their sleeping schedules to wake up early again. As your child gets back into the figurative grind, make sure their teeth aren’t getting into one, too. Learn more about preventing stress and associated bruxism in this week’s blog post from your dentist in Costa Mesa, 
Emergency Dental Care in Costa Mesa
If you’ve recently lost a permanent tooth, it may have initially frightened you but after a while, that scary feeling faded. Although it’s become harder to eat the foods you love, you’ve adjusted to missing that component of your smile. Most people can adapt to even unfortunate situations, but that doesn’t mean that you should neglect the fact that missing teeth can negatively affect your dental and overall health. In fact, your dentist at Advanced Dental Care,