Baby Bottle Syndrome? Baby Bottle Syndrome or Early Childhood Caries is the rapid decay of baby teeth in an infant or child from frequent exposure, for long periods of time, to liquids containing sugars. The upper front teeth are most commonly affected. Common sources of liquids high in sugars are:…
I am glad to say that I am proud of my teeth. I love my pearly whites and bright smile, but that’s because I do everything my dentist tells me I should do. I brush and floss my teeth religiously, and visit my dentist at least twice a year. Beside…
Dental visits have become more relaxing and comfortable with several new advances in pain relieving medications during the recent years. Some of these medicines will relax your muscles, dull the pain, and anxiety while others will put you into deep sleep so that your dental surgeon can carry out the…
Abfraction is a mechanical loss of tooth structure along the gum line that is not caused by tooth decay. Tooth tissue is gradually weakened causing loss through fracture and chipping or successively worn away, leaving a non-carious lesion (abfraction) on the tooth surface. Where does damage from abfraction occur? These…
Tooth Structure Teeth are composed of two major structures, the crown and root, called tooth structure by dentist. The crown of the tooth which is the visible portion seen is composed of enamel located on the crown of the tooth. The enamel is strong and composed of rods that are…
Although dental care has come a long way, millions of people suffer tooth loss even today. Tooth decay and periodontal disease are the causes of this oral problem while dental injury also contributes heavily to tooth loss cases. The good news is that people can now get dental implants as…
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) estimates that approximately 80 percent of American adults have some form of periodontal disease. In general terms, periodontal disease refers to disease of the gum tissues or gum disease; but if left untreated, periodontal disease can progress to where the tissues…
Child Dental Care Child dental care is important because it determines the health and status of permanent teeth that will grow later. Primary teeth containing decay make permanent teeth prone to infection and decay. Our children dentists at 7 Day Dental in both Anaheim offices can treat decaying baby teeth….
At any time, your dentist extracts your teeth, there has to be a relevant indication. Extracting a tooth without a relevant indication is unprofessional and it could lead to various oral health risks. Rear teeth pain is the most common indication of wisdom teeth extraction. They are usually extracted when…
Many people are under the misconception that they will never experience gum disease and they are not aware gum disease has been known to cause diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes. Unbeknownst to them, these people may be at risk of developing such a disease, but hardly ever take the time…
