Laguna Smiles, General & Speciality Dental Office

Hosting house guests for the holidays? Nothing says welcome more than a personalized gift basket on your guest’s nightstand, with items like cozy socks & their favorite snacks. But, also include toiletries they might have left behind -- like a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss!

There are several types of bridges. You and your dentist will discuss the best options for your particular case. The traditional bridge is the most popular type and is usually made of porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain fixed bridges are most popular because they resemble your natural teeth. This type of bridge consists to two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) and are attached to pontics (artificial teeth), filling the gap created by one or more missing teeth. https://www.lagunasmiles.com//pro/porcelain-fixed-bridges/

If you don’t floss regularly, this might persuade you to change your behavior. Patients with gum disease are more likely to experience severe, potentially life-threatening complications if they contract COVID-19 and need to be hospitalized, according to a new report published online in the Journal of the California Dental Association. Chronic gum disease, or periodontists, is characterized by swollen, bleeding gums and bone loss. It produces a bacteria that releases a harmful... protein known as IL-6 (interleukin-6). IL-6 is an inflammatory cytokine that can trigger the out-of-control reaction of the immune system known as a cytokine storm. Gum disease has been linked to other breathing ailments, including pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) so we weren’t surprised to find a link to respiratory problems with COVID-19, said Dr. Shervin Molayem, a U.S. dental surgeon based in Los Angeles and founder of the UCLA Dental Research Journal, in a news release last week. The findings are an important reminder that poor dental hygiene can have serious ramifications for one’s overall health. Frequent brushing and flossing are essential to prevent periodontal disease, including gingivitis, which is reversible. Many people are putting off dentist appointments during the pandemic because of concerns about infection. Ironically, deferred checkups could put them at greater risk of a severe case of COVID-19 if they have gum disease. If your gums are swollen and prone to bleeding, do yourself a favor call us and schedule an appointment today!! https://www.lagunasmiles.com/our-pra/periodontal-treatment/

Teeth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile. https://www.lagunasmiles.com//cosmetic-de/teeth-whitening/

When both the tooth and root are damaged, the best permanent replacement is a dental implant in conjunction with a ceramic crown. This solution both looks and functions just like a natural tooth. https://www.lagunasmiles.com/dent/single-tooth-replacement/

A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) appliance and is an excellent way to replace missing teeth. https://www.lagunasmiles.com//cos/porcelain-fixed-bridges/

A denture is a removable dental appliance and a replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile. https://www.lagunasmiles.com//p/dentures-partial-dentures/