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Dangers of Skipping a Dental Visit

Nobody loves going to the dentist, but some people are just downright horrified at the thought. Whether due to an irrational fear or just being plain busy, too many people tend to skip dental visits for too long. The most effective way for our experts at Dental Care of Pomona to convince patients to schedule … Read more

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How to Avoid Overbrushing Your Teeth

It’s important to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss once in order to maintain good oral health. But as the old adage goes, there can be too much of a good thing. If you have no problem remembering your oral health routine all day, your mouth is probably in good shape. … Read more

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How to Help Your Kids Learn Good Dental Habits

If you are looking to teach your kids about the benefits of healthy dental habits, you’ve come to the right place. With tooth decay being the most common disease to affect children on a chronic level, it is important to educate them about dental healthcare. If you want to learn more about how to help … Read more

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Preventing Tooth Loss in Older Ages

There are always concerns about the body when aging. While it is a natural part of life, it is scary to think about the way aging can put the body through real changes. As you start to experience the later chapters of your life, your dentist Pomona office professionals want you to be equipped with … 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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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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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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How to Clean Under A Dental Bridge

We are all taught how to properly care for our teeth and have been reminded again and again by our dentists. This maintenance routine is something that all of us have incorporated into our lifestyle, and most of us probably don’t even have memories before we knew to brush our teeth and floss. But as … Read more

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