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Deciding if Lumineers are Right For You

If you have discolored, gapped, chipped, or slightly crooked teeth, porcelain veneers could be a great cosmetic option. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells designed to cover the front surface of teeth. If you’ve ever wondered how Hollywood movie stars and celebrities can achieve such perfect smiles, a veneer was probably the answer. Veneers can fix many…

Activities that Jeopardize Your Teeth

We like when our patients stay active at Pacific Dental care, and a part of that is engaging in activities, getting out of your comfort zone, and really experimenting with your overall health. A part of that is making sure that you take care of your teeth and mouth in the process. Too often, even…

Oral Health and its Link to Overall Health

More and more evidence is being discovered that links good overall health to good oral health. In more ways than one, when you skip out on brushing and flossing regularly, your body is also paying a price in addition to your pearly whites. Gum inflammation has been known and shown to increase the risk of…

In The Spotlight: Technology to Smile About

“Local dentist uses a hand-held scanner rather than a scraper to detect cavities!” Going to the dentist can be a trying experience for some, especially when it comes to cavity detection, fillings and root canals. But newer technology is changing all that, allowing dentists to provide less-invasive procedures that cause less pain. One such new…

Important Facts about Bottled Water!

Could it be Harming your Oral Health? Water is an essential nutrient for human survival and well-being. Weight loss, an improved complexion and reduced toxins are some of the benefits that drinking eight glasses of water a day can give you! However, we can not leave aside the fact that fluoride exists naturally in water…