How Can Dental Implants in Lomita Torrance Dental Stop Bone Loss?

Bone loss is a devastating consequence of tooth loss. The most common cause of bone loss is not replacing lost teeth, especially when there’ more than one lost tooth. This is because the health of the jawbone is preserved through constant pressure and when that is reduced due to tooth loss, the bone tends to…

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Protecting Your Teeth from Holiday Risks

Urgent dental and holiday risks Protecting your teeth is vital! The holidays are here! The holidays are often such an exciting, happy, and joyful time! For many of us, we will get together – communing, reminiscing, and even celebrating – with family and friends a few to several times over the holidays. However, while this…

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Five Ways Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Smile

One of the greatest pleasures I have, both professionally and personally, is seeing the look on a patient’s face when they look at their spectacular, cosmetic dentistry-enabled smile for the first time. It’s difficult to put the picture and feeling into words. There’s a mixture of awe, amazement and even disbelief. And yes, not to…

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Common Dental Questions a Hygienist Hears at Lomita Torrance Dental

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’ve ever wondered what type of toothpaste to use or why your gums itch, you’re not alone. Many of the patients we see have similar questions about their dental health. These questions are great and we’d like to share some of them with you so you can be better informed about your overall oral…

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What Happens to My Teeth After Dental Veneers, and Will I Ever Get Cavities?

What Are Dental Veneers? Most people have dental veneers to improve the appearance of their teeth and smiles. The cosmetic effect can be dramatic, with changes in shape, form, size and color all contributing to a beautiful smile makeover. Dental veneers are thin, hollow shells of porcelain or composite (filling material) that are placed over your natural…

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General Dentist Vs Specialist – Who Should You See?

If you’re like most people, you know that general dentists and specialist are different, but you don’t know why. Let’s take a look at the differences between the two so you know which one is right for your next appointment. By now you’re probably familiar with who your general dentist is. As your go-to provider,…

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Bonding, Veneer, or Crown: What’s Best for a Chipped Tooth?

A chipped tooth can be a problem that requires immediate attention. Beyond the cosmetic problem–which most people don’t want to live with–there’s a potential for serious discomfort as well as health problems if a chipped tooth is left untreated. But trying to decide on your chipped tooth treatment quickly can be a problem, too. Here’s…

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Differences between General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry

Understanding the Difference between General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry Dr. Fong is a general dentist and  specialize in cosmetic dentistry services. In fact, some of the same procedures are used in both. They have trained with the most reknowned specialists in the country. So, what is the difference between general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry?  Read…

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