Advanced Dental Care Blog

So, picture this: you’re on vacation, maybe soaking up the sun in a tropical location, and that’s when it hits you. The feeling of a throbbing pain in your tooth that turns your wonderful day into an uncomfortable experience. It’s hard to enjoy your vacation with pain in your mouth, which is why you may need a root canal. But what can you do if you’re away from your dentist? Keep reading to learn more about the most common signs of needing a root canal in Costa Mesa and what you can do during your vacation to stay healthy.

We are so honored and blessed to announce that this July we are celebrating 5 years in service as your Costa Mesa dentist! Wow! We really can’t believe how quickly time has flown by. We are so amazed and honored by your trust and loyalty in us.

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Roughly 85% of Americans eventually have their wisdom teeth removed, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons; odds are that you’ve already had yours taken out at some point. If you have a teenager or young adult, they could have their extra teeth coming in soon – and most likely, you’ll want them extracted as soon as possible! Here are X reasons why you should schedule an appointment to remove your teen’s wisdom teeth in Costa Mesa this summer.

‘Tis the season for life’s important milestone and parties, but is your smile ready to be be celebrated?

You wake up with a runny nose, sore throat. Blah! What now?  You probably assume you are coming down with a seasonal bug and start loading vitamins, fluids, and other over-the-counter medicines. But what do you do when end up in a dental emergency, like a cracked tooth? What now? Most of us aren’t that familiar with the recommendations. That’s why we want to make sure you are prepared with these tips!

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At Advanced Dental Care, we are blessed to have a family of patients who trust us and value the dedication, personalized care and attentiveness that we’ve given to people in the community over the years.

Oral cancer takes the lives of thousands of Americans every year, largely because it gets discovered in the late stages of development. For this reason, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the risk factors that increase your chances of developing the condition. While excessive alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and prolonged exposure are among the top factors, there’s another risk that many people don’t consider when it comes to oral/mouth cancer: human papillomavirus.

To learn what links these two conditions together and other important information regarding oral cancer, keep reading!

If you have a chipped, cracked, or broken tooth, you likely need a dental crown to seal it and cover it up. Not only does a dental crown in Costa Mesa protect the inner layers of your tooth from cavity-causing bacteria, but it also can restore your tooth’s full health, strength, and function. But maybe you’ve heard about some bad experiences with dental crowns. They can come loose, crack, or let decay access your tooth underneath. So what determines how long a dental crown stays effective and lasts? How can you increase the lifetime of your dental crown? Get the answers to your questions with this post.

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