When we repair a decayed or damaged tooth at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, the procedure we use depends on the location of the problem. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an inlay or onlay is often created to restore it. Inlays and onlays…
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Help Me, I’m Afraid Of The Dentist!
If you fear going to the dentist, you are far from alone. You may be among the millions of Americans coping with what we call dental anxiety, or even phobia. At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch we don’t want you or anyone else putting their dental health at risk by avoiding regular checkups. Sedation…
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
Checkups at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch include a screening for oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Oral cancer is about as serious as it gets. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Consider this sobering…
It’s Not About Vanity
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
At Hales Parker Dental in Ladera Ranch, we create beautiful smiles with cosmetic dentistry every day. Smile enhancement with cosmetic dentistry can have positive changes on your life. The smallest improvement can boost your self-confidence. We have many techniques we can use, depending on the state of your smile: we can correct teeth that are…
It’s A Great Time To Have Ugly Teeth!
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
You read that right: it’s a great time to have ugly teeth. It really is true! Cosmetic dentistry from Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch offers a range of procedures that can transform unattractive teeth into something memorable. One of the most-requested procedures here is teeth whitening. Many of our patients have tried various over-the-counter…
Hales Parker Dentistry: A Reason To Smile
At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, we continue to achieve fantastic results with our cosmetic dentistry smile makeovers. There are a lot of folks out there who are not pleased with the appearance of their smiles. Their teeth may have grown a little dull over the years, or there may be gaps between some…
Which Type of Toothbrush is Best?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Is an electric toothbrush better than a manual toothbrush for cleaning your teeth? In this article from Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch we won’t recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a close look at the electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes have been commercially available in the United States since the 1960s.…
How Do You Measure Success?
Categories: Beautiful Smile, Cosmetic Dentistry
At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, the dental health of our patients is our number one priority each and every day. We hope that goes without saying! How do you measure dental success? A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all…
Saving Teeth at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch
When the nerve inside a tooth is infected by bacteria, we try to save it with root canal therapy. This procedure scares a lot of people. But at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, we want you to know that root canals are not nearly as bad as their reputation. In fact, they don’t cause…
Personal Transformations at Hales Parker Dentistry
Categories: Beautiful Smiles, Cosmetic Dentistry
In this blog post from Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, we are talking about personal transformation. Many people want to reinvent themselves in at least one aspect of their life. A good start is with their smile, which we can transform with cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is an umbrella term for a range of…
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