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The Link between Diabetes and Gum Disease

You probably do what you can to keep your teeth and mouth healthy. You’ve likely heard how horrible gum disease is, and brush and floss every day to prevent it. Kudos for you! Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is … Read More

Mouth Guard

SAVE A SMILE WITH A LITTLE PREVENTION It was 4pm on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. I had just got in from walking the dogs and decided to sit down in the family room and take a short cat-nap when my cell … Read More

Taking a bite out of animal cruelty

It’s been about 8 months since our Jack Russell Terrier, Lucy, passed away. She was the only dog our family ever had known and her loss touched us very deeply. We had been thinking about getting a new dog not … Read More

So, you think you’re smarter than an 8th grader

Fifteen years ago I was invited to be a presenter at Niguel Hills Middle School’s 8th grade “Career Day”.  My oldest child was in Kindergarten (he is now a sophomore in college) and my youngest child had not yet been … Read More

Improve your smile with veneers

It’s fast, easy and painless. Do you have a crooked smile and don’t want to spend two years getting that Hollywood smile? Are your teeth worn, chipped, discolored and just not looking like they used to in your prime? You … Read More

Improving your smile with Dental Implants

Sure, your smile looks great, but what about that loose tooth in the back or the bridge that you got twenty years ago that is no longer working properly. Or maybe you have a full or partial denture that has … Read More

Bad Breath?

Do you suffer from bad breath? There can be several factors linked to bad breath. Halitosis, the medical term for bad breath, can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Bad breath … Read More

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are dentures that replace only a few missing teeth. “How do you wear a removable partial denture, Dr. Cohen?” Removable partial dentures are attached to your natural teeth with metal clasps or devices called precision attachments. “How long … Read More

Dentures

The right denture for you Dentures are removable prosthetic devices designed to replace missing teeth. Partial dentures- Partial dentures are dentures that replace only a few missing teeth. Complete dentures-Complete dentures are dentures that replace a complete set of missing … Read More

Gum Disease

Pregnant women and gum disease Stages of gum disease Severe gum disease can instigate joint replacement infections Gum disease is silent and deadly Plaque – A visible dental problem Undetected gum and bone disease Gingivitis – Oral gum disease Pregnant … Read More