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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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Is Tooth Sensitivity After a Filling Normal?

Tooth sensitivity can have many causes. One of them is having a recent dental filling. Fillings are a safe and effective way to halt and prevent tooth decay. Before the filling, tooth decay can cause sensitivity. The dentist will also drill in the tooth to clear out decay, causing further sensitivity. A little sensitivity after … Read more

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Can a Knocked-Out Tooth be Saved?

Having a tooth pulled at the dentist’s office is not the only way to lose one. According to The American Association of Endodontists, more than five million teeth are accidentally knocked out yearly. This number includes both children and adults. If a tooth gets knocked out, it is not lost for good. Knowing how to … Read more

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