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A dental crown looks like the visible upper portion of a natural tooth and, if created by an expert, like Dr. Marine, no one will know that you did not always have a perfect set of teeth. Crowns are used for a wide variety of conditions, including cracked teeth(holding them together),  covering up chipped ones,…

“Will it hurt?” This is one of the most common questions we hear from our patients, and our answer is that, as dentists, your health is our number one priority and that includes your comfort.  We take pride in our approach to dentistry. The team at Pacific Dental Care is focused on providing the highest…

One of the most common drawbacks of traditional braces is that they take a long time (several months to years) to produce results.  There is an option, however, that allows you to straighten your teeth in a reduced time frame: the aptly named Fastbraces. https://pacificdentalcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/orthodontics-before-and-after-case-5.png What are Fastbraces? Designed to be a more efficient alternative…

Crowns are a popular dental restoration that are used in a variety of dental work. Some of the ways they can help restore and maintain oral health is by:  Repairing chipped, cracked, or broken teeth Strengthening weak teeth Attaching bridges Covering discolored teeth Adding protection to dental implants  Crowns provide this wide range of uses…

Before you commit to getting braces or another kind of orthodontic appliance, it’s important to make sure your teeth are in tip top shape and cavity-free first.  Once your braces go on, things get a little more complicated in your mouth. Make things easy for yourself (and your dentist!) by committing to good dental hygiene…

Have you been told that you’re a snorer? Or that you stop breathing for periods of time during the night?  If so, you may have sleep apnea, a common condition that is characterized by stop-and-start breathing during sleep.  Sleep apnea can have serious outcomes, so if you do show symptoms, it’s important to check in…

We all know that we need to brush twice a day and floss once. But even if you are really good about that, there may be some bad habits about that process you haven’t considered: https://pacificdentalcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/oral-health-whitening-6112021.jpg Don’t use a hard-bristled brush Don’t brush with horizontal strokes–these could actually damage gums and wear down enamel. Don’t…

When considering teeth whitening, you may be wondering whether your oral health can also benefit from this procedure. If you keep up with good oral health habits, but still not satisfied with the color of your smile, then teeth whitening is a frequently recommended procedure. Although whitening procedures are not the primary treatment for conditions…

When it comes to porcelain veneers, a beautiful set can quickly change the confidence and look of your smile. One of the most common questions that patients consider is what kind of maintenance to practice to keep the veneers as effective as possible after the initial procedure. Here are several recommendations that can help you…

If you haven’t heard of sleep apnea, you will soon: it is increasingly recognized as a major threat to the health of Americans that is rarely diagnosed. Perhaps surprisingly, Dr. Marine is a specialist who can diagnose and treat some forms of sleep apnea. You may not even know that you snore, if you don’t…

Braces do more than simply straighten teeth for a beautiful smile. In addition to improving a patient’s appearance and confidence, they play an essential role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums and preventing future dental problems.  The months or years you devote to wearing braces are well worth it when you consider the lifetime of…

Traditionally, it has taken several visits to the dentist over several weeks to have a tooth fully fixed if it became seriously cracked, chipped, or worn down and needed a crown to protect it (a cap that looks like the top of a tooth). That may have meant taking off time from work or finding…