Balboa Dental Care

"Getting braces as an adult is very common. The Seton Hill University Center for Orthodontics estimates that 20 to 25 percent of orthodontics patients are adults. The procedure for adult braces before and after is similar to that of children, but if you're new to it, here's what you can expect when your braces finally come off."

"Whose knees do not quake at the thought of a root canal? Pain and cost spring to mind. But how many of us even know what a root canal really is?"

"A cavity, also called tooth decay, is a hole that forms in your tooth. Cavities start small and gradually become bigger when they’re left untreated. Because many cavities don’t cause pain in the beginning, it can be hard to realize that a problem exists. Regular dental appointments can detect tooth decay early."

""Our study suggested that improved oral hygiene may be associated with a decreased risk of new-onset diabetes," said study author Dr. Yoonkyung Chang. She is a clinical assistant professor of neurology at Ewha Woman's University Mokdong Hospital, in South Korea."

"Dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth (the premolars and molars) -- to prevent tooth decay. The sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and grooves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth."

"Teeth whitening has become so popular that it seems like everyone is doing it. If you want to obtain a bright and white smile, teeth whitening may be just what you are looking for. Not only is teeth whitening effective, but it can also drastically change your smile and improve your self-esteem at the same time."

"Pick up most magazines or newspapers these days and you're likely to see an ad about dental implants. And with the advent of implant centers in major metropolitan areas, television ads are now delivering the message that an implant center, with everything conveniently offered under one roof, is the state-of-the-art choice for dental implant treatment."

"Crown lengthening is a procedure to address an excessive gingival display, otherwise known as a gummy smile. A person with a gummy smile appears to have short teeth. Their teeth are actually the typical size, but excess gum tissue partially covers them."

"In 20112012, 91% of adults in the United States had cavities, yet many did not know it. This is because cavities do not typically hurt until they get deep enough into the tooth to affect the nerve below."

"It doesn't matter if you're having a total smile-makeover or just changing one tooth, the ability to preview the change to your appearance may be critical to your ultimate happiness. Computer imaging is a great tool to allow you to visualize a potential change before your dentist even touches a tooth."