Orange-County Periodontics-Prosthodontics

If you don't like how things look, change your perspective.

Happy Valentine's Day

There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. -Charles Dickens Have a great Friday & a wonderful weekend!

In 2012, resolve to watch more sunsets and enjoy the everyday beauty that surrounds us. Best wishes to all in the new year.

Flossing... so simple even a baby can do it.

"Hoilday gift ideas: To your enemy, forgivness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect." -oren arnold

We would like to introduce the newest member of our team. Don't let her size fool you, she knows what she is doing ;)

If your toothbrush seems overworked it might be time to replace it. You should replace your toothbrush about every 3 months because bristles breakdown and lose their effectiveness, are more apt to damage gum tissue and become a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus. Most dentists office give out toothbrushes at recall cleaning appointments so show up for your cleaning to get your replacement brush :)

"How do you go from where you are to where you want to be? I think you have to have an enthusium for life. You have to have a dream, a goal, and you have to be willing to work for it." - Jim Valvano

Antibiotic overuse doesn't just lead to drug-resistant superbugs, it may also permanently wipe out the body's good bacteria. Care should be taken in perscribing appropriately and people should not assume that every discomfort and sniffle merits a medication. Vitamin C and zinc along with an increase in fluid intake and rest are great ways to ward off infections. Avoid sugar and caffeine which impair your body's immune response.

It is estimated that ~30-50% of the US population snore at one time or another. For many snorning is more than a social problem, it may signal a potentially threating disorder: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA can cause increased blood pressure, depression, daytime drowsiness, memory loss, irritability, headaches, and in severe cases death. If you snore, please inform your dentist. Many dentists are trained in OSA and can not only diagnose a problem, but can help eliminate the problem all together.