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Importance of Child Dental Checkups

Parents are always wondering what the best age is for their kids to start visiting the dentist regularly. And if your kids are like most other children, they will certainly be reluctant to step into the dentist’s office again. For children, going to the dentist is scary, uncomfortable, or just downright icky. But child dental … Read more

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Should Children Get Dental Fillings?

No matter how good you and your children are at practicing daily dental hygiene, kids are still prone to getting cavities. And when this happens, you may be worried about what options are available for your little ones. Should children get dental fillings? Is it too early for a child to go through the dental … Read more

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What to Expect After Dental Bone Graft?

If your dentist has determined that you are a potential candidate for dental implants, you will likely need to go through a bone grafting procedure first. Bone grafting may be necessary if your jaw bone needs some extra reinforcement to support the incoming implant. What should you expect after a dental bone graft? During the … Read more

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Is Gum Disease Reversible? 

The first thing you should do once you’ve been diagnosed with a disease is to assess your treatment options. This is no less true for dental-related issues such as gum disease or gingivitis. While gum disease develops in stages, it can be prevented through several different measures. If caught early, gum disease is reversible. You … Read more

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How Often Do You Need Dental Sealants?

You should never stop practicing daily oral hygiene throughout your life, and that includes brushing and flossing every day. Getting rid of bacteria that forms on your teeth after you eat can help you prevent cavities and gum disease. At Pearl Dental in Pomona, we can help you find even more options to help boost daily hygiene and keep your teeth from building up harmful plaque and tartar.

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Can Your Teeth Bruise?

Anybody who has slipped and fallen knows how painful it is to have bruised skin. The black and blue welts and internal bleeding are sensitive to the touch and often take a long time to heal. But did you know the same thing can happen to your tooth? At Pearl Dental, we want to help … Read more

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Can the Dentist Whiten Teeth?

Throughout the course of life, teeth can become yellowed or stained. This happens for a number of reasons, many of which are natural. But for many, this discoloration of the teeth can cause a drop in confidence and self-esteem. If you no longer like to smile, you might want to learn about the ease and … Read more

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The Truth about Dentures

Dentures are simply removable prosthetics that help everyday people live normal lives. It is true that some of the negative stigma surrounding removable tooth replacements has survived in popular media, but those representations are, in no way, actual reflections on what to expect with dentures. In fact, Bhavin Changela, DDS notes that major advances in … Read more

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How to Fix a Gap in Your Teeth

Even if you had braces as a teen, you may find that time hasn’t worked in your favor. Without the consistent use of a retainer, teeth often move even after years of orthodontic treatment, which can result in an unsightly gap in teeth that is only charming on select supermodels. Diastema Diastema is the medical … Read more

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Does Teeth Cleaning Hurt? Top Dental Comfort Tips

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Does teeth cleaning hurt? The honest answer is: it shouldn’t. Your normally scheduled dental cleaning should not cause you pain. However, there can be complicating factors. Inflammation in the gums, tooth decay and other symptoms of oral disease can lead to increased sensitivity. This can cause pain when prodded during the cleaning process. In these … Read more

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