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Oral Cancer

April 13, 2018

Oral Cancer Facts

The Oral Cancer Foundation estimates approximately 132 patients are diagnosed with an oral cancer EVERY DAY!  That means over 51,550 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year.  Early detection of neck, mouth, and throat cancers is critical to identify the appropriate treatment and reach the best outcomes.

The main causes of oral cancer are alcohol and tobacco use and human papilloma virus (HPV), specifically strain HPV16. You can reduce your risk of getting oral cancer by avoiding excessive alcohol intake, avoiding tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, vaping, chew, snuff, pipes, dip, etc.) completely, and by reducing direct skin/mouth contact with another person with HPV.

Survival Rates

Oral cancer has lower survival rates than cervical cancer, thyroid cancer, and Hodgkin’s lymphoma.  Survival rates have not increased in over a decade.  When detected in early stages, there is a 70-80% survival rate.  However, when detected in later stages, the survival rate is less than 50% after 5 years.  Most oral and neck cancers are not detected in the early stages, because of lack of patient awareness and the overall difficulty of detecting these types of cancers.  This is why it is critical to visit your dentist every 3-6 months for your professional exam or any time you detect something unusual.

Oral Cancer Self Exam

The Oral Cancer Foundation has put together this instructional video so you can perform your own at-home exam between dental visits or if you notice something unusual.

Schedule your free oral cancer screening with Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson today!  Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to answer any questions 24/7.  You can reach our Costa Mesa dental office by phone at (714) 424-9099 or book online anytime at www.mycostamesadentist.com.

How Our Technology Improves Invisalign

March 15, 2018

costa mesa dentist - invisaign - digital scan - best dentist near me - cosmetic dentist costa mesa - cosmetic dentistry - orthodontics - ortho cost mesa - invisalign cost - invisalign technology - straight teeth Dental technology is rapidly advancing, and certain tools we have in our office can make your experience at the dentist’s more comfortable and efficient than was possible just 10 years ago. The iTero scanner is one example of the technology we have invested in to improve the patient experience at Advanced Dental Care. Dr. Jorgenson and our team may employ this tool for a number of uses, one of the most important being with treatment planning for Invisalign. Keep reading to learn more about how getting clear braces is easier than ever thanks to iTero scanning.  Ready to start? Click here for a Special Offer!

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Dental Cleaning vs. At-Home Care

January 26, 2018

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Teeth Whitening – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

January 15, 2018

dental cleaning - dentist costa mesa - ppo dental insurance - probing and charting - periodontal disease - regular cleaning - deep cleaning - fluoride - laser dentistry - scaling and root planing - periodontal maintenance - how much does a dental cleaning cost - dentist open now - dentist open saturday - dentist near meThere any many types of teeth whitening on the market, some available for purchase over-the-counter and some administered in a dental office.  If you’ve ever tried teeth whitening strips or teeth whitening toothpaste, you may have seen little to no change in the shade of your teeth.  If you’ve ever done in-office professional teeth whitening, you know that to see the most effective results, whitening should be performed by a professional.

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Dental Veneers – Preparing for your Appointment

December 18, 2017

veneers in mouthDental veneers are an excellent, permanent solution to achieving that perfect smile.  Whether you’re wanting to fix a cracked tooth, chipped tooth, broken tooth, straighten teeth, or just need to update your smile, there are some key things you should do to prepare for your appointment.  If you have not already had a dental veneer consultation, schedule one!  The first step is getting the information you need to be able to move forward with veneers.  Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson and the Advanced Dental Care team are here to help with all of your questions!

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Family Dentist Helping Families

November 28, 2017

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Operation Gratitude & Advanced Dental Care

October 26, 2017

Operation Gratitude – Halloween Candy Buy Back

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Operation Gratitude - Halloween Candy - Buy - Earn Cash - Win - Oral B - Electric Toothbrush - Best Dentist Costa Mesa - Saturday Dentist - Dentist Open Now - Emergency Dental - PPO DentistOperation Gratitude and Advanced Dental Care have done it again! It’s our third annual Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Buy Back and this year we’ve upped the ante!  Not only are paying $1/lb of extra Halloween candy donated to Operation Gratitude to send to our troops overseas, but the donor who brings the most candy will also win an Oral-B Electric Toothbrush Gift Bag!

Operation Gratitude is a non-profit organization based out of Chatsworth, CA.  This amazing organization gathers much desired food, toiletry, entertainment, and personal items to send care packages to our troops overseas.  Often times, soldiers receive letters, cards, video messages to show our love and support while they serve our country away from their families and friends and comforts of home.

Help show our troops some love and save yourself from sugar and tooth decay! ; )  Bring your extra Halloween candy to Advanced Dental Care 3033 Bristol St. Ste. AA, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.  Please see reminders and drop off times below.

October 23rd and November 14th

  • Mondays 9:00am – 7:00 pm
  • Tuesdays 9:00am – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesdays 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Thursdays 9:00am – 7:00pm
  • Fridays 9:00am – 5:00pm

Saturdays and Sundays – Call or email to check our schedule! (714) 424-9099

On November 14th, we’re driving all of your Halloween candy and other donations to the Operation Gratitude warehouse in Chatsworth.  The Operation Gratitude volunteers will then package your donations into care packages for the troops!

Reminders:

  • Candy must be unopened.
  • Personal items must be unused.
  • Cards and letters to the troops welcomed and encouraged!

For any additional questions, please contact one of our friendly staff members 24/7 at (714) 424-9099, by email, or live chat!

 
 

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Fall in Love with your Smile – Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry

October 1, 2017

Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry in Costa Mesa

How many times have you found yourself scrutinizing your smile in the mirror? Or analyzing your smile in photos on Facebook and Instagram? You’ve probably thought that achieving your perfect smile is simply out of reach, but what you might not know is that there are so many implant & cosmetic dentistry options for improving your smile.

Possessing a strong sense of pride and well-being leads to more smiling and smiling is known to be contagious.  People who love their smile tend to be happier, more outgoing, and more successful.  Implant & cosmetic dentistry help you achieve these goals by improving the look and health of your smile.  So what are you waiting for?

What Treatments are Right for Me?

Common reasons people don’t love their smile include staining, chipped teeth, cracked teeth, small teeth, large teeth, gum recession, gummy smile, crooked teeth, crowded teeth, overlapping teeth, overbite, under bite, and missing teeth.  The great news is all of these conditions can be treated right in our Costa Mesa dental office by Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson.

Implant Dentistry

Dental implants are a great long-term solution to replacing missing teeth.  We strongly recommend choosing an experienced doctor and an implant made by a reputable company.  Remember, cheaper is definitely not better when it comes to your health.

We place dental implants in a 3-step process.  During step 1, we place the implant screw into the jaw and allow 3-4 months for the jaw bone to grow in around the screw like a natural tooth root.  You will have a temporary tooth during this time.

Next, we place the custom abutment and prep for the permanent crown.  The custom abutment is the anchor for the dental crown and made for the specific screw that was placed.  In the last step, we cement the permanent crown, all-ceramic, strong, natural-looking tooth, that attaches to the abutment.

Cosmetic Dentistry

There are many procedures that fall under Cosmetic Dentistry so we want to tell you about our top 4 ways to quickly and effectively enhance Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson - Costa Mesa Dentist - Emergency Dentist - Saturday Dentist - Dental Crowns - Dental Bridges - Dental Implants - Invisalign - Veneers - Teeth Whitening - implant & cosmetic dentistrythe look of your smile.

Teeth Whitening

We offer 3 types of teeth whitening at our Costa Mesa dental office.  Depending on types of staining, condition of teeth, sensitivity level, and budget, we will recommend the best solution to achieve the best results.  See Jose R. here and Kathy B. here.

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  • Zoom! Teeth Whitening

Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is also a great way to quickly repair chips or add size or dimension to a tooth.  The bonding procedure is similar to dental fillings in that we use the same composite material and match the composite to your tooth shade for a natural looking repair in just one visit.  See Courtney D. here and Alicia M. here.costa mesa dentist - procelain veneers - implant & cosmetic dentistry - beautiful teeth - close up teeth - dental veneers - old dental bonding - dental crowns - new teeth - hollywood smile - dentist open now - dentist near me

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are thin-sheets of porcelain that we bond to the front of your tooth.  The great thing about dental veneers is that you can change the look, shade, and shape of your smile allowing you to choose the type of smile you want to achieve.  The veneers are custom-made just for when and to the specifications you choose with Dr. Jorgenson.  See Libby J. here.

Invisalign

Invisalign is also an orthodontic procedure and provides not only a more desirable smile, but a healthier one too!  Straight teeth in the correct alignment often resolves many grinding, clenching, TMJ, gum recession, and plaque/tartar issues that result from crooked or misaligned teeth.  The Invisalign process starts with a custom treatment plan with custom made trays just for you!  The teeth slowly move into the correct position until treatment is complete.  With Invisalign you also have the added benefit of being able to take the trays out to eat and to brush your teeth.  See Mike P. here.

Explore your options during a consult with Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson at our Costa Mesa dental office today! Call 714-424-9099 or book online anytime at www.mycostamesadentist.com.

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Advanced Dental Care + Chava’s Angels at Heart Foundation

August 16, 2017

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Advanced Dental Care in Costa Mesa

At Advanced Dental Care, it is extremely important to us to support our community, especially our youth!  That’s why every year we partner with an amazing local non-profit called Chava’s Angels at Heart Foundation to raise donations of school supplies for unprivileged youth in our community.  We also donate toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash to keep their smiles bright!

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Students from Kindergarten to High School are in need of the following items:

  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Highlighters
  • Crayons
  • Colored Pencils
  • Erasers
  • Glue Sticks
  • White-Out
  • Scissors
  • Protractors
  • Folders
  • Notebooks
  • Lined Paper
  • Computer Paper
  • Index Cards
  • Post-Its
  • 3-ring Binders
  • Planners
  • Pencil Boxes
  • Rulers
  • Staplers
  • Backpacks
  • Lunch Boxes
  • Combination Locks
  • Calculators
  • Printers
  • Laptops
  • Tissues
  • Hand Sanitizer

We thank you in advance and hope to see you soon!  For more information, called (714) 424-9099 or shoot us an email at info@mycostamesadentist.com.

Advanced Dental Care in Costa Mesa, CA is a full-service dental office taking care of everything from your dental cleaning to dental crowns and bridges to Invisalign treatment.  Visit us online at www.mycostamesadentist.com for more information!

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Dentist in Costa Mesa Says Reduce Stress for Back to School

July 31, 2017

Our dentist in Costa Mesa provides children’s dentistry. 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, Dr. Jeremy B. Jorgenson!

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