Hi. I’m Dr. Tyler Hales with Hales Parker Dentistry. Welcome to my Ladera Ranch dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Mission Viejo, Las Sorres, and San Juan Capistrano areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities.…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Common Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry
Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many so-called Rancho Santa Margarita cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. Mission Viejo dental procedures such as tooth replacement prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking. Myth #2: A Las Sorres Dental Bridge is the…
Crooked Teeth And Cavities
Many dental patients in and around Rancho Santa Margarita hold the belief that orthodontists only change the look of your teeth. Consequently, they think that the only reason to find an orthodontist is if you are interested in cosmetic dentistry. The fact is that your ability to clean your teeth is enhanced when your teeth…
Making The Cost Of Dental Treatment Palatable At Hales Parker Dentistry
A healthy smile is priceless and superior dental care is a worthwhile investment in your quality of life. Obviously, the cost of some procedures such as crowns versus fillings is dependent upon unknown factors. X-rays can show the basic problem but sometimes the extent of the damage isn’t clear until we get in there. Our…
Successful Smiles Are Confident Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
Professionals who are happy with the face they present in business situations have more confidence. Confident people, in turn, are more likely to be successful in their business and personal relationships. Simply put; if you feel better, you’ll probably do better! Want More Confidence? At Hales Parker Dentistry, our cosmetic dentistry patients experience a significant…
Gummy Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch we perform cosmetic and restorative crown lengthening for patients. Many cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Our team will remove gum tissue and, in some cases, bone to expose more of the visible part…
The Not-So-Obvious Benefits Of A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
The team at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch has seen many smile transformations, and knows how wonderful the end result is. A cosmetic dental smile makeover is transformative for a person who has been embarrassed by their smile for years. But it’s not just about looking younger and more attractive—though it most certainly will do…
Don’t Like Your Teeth? 5 Great Reasons To Get A Smile Makeover!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
The team at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch hopes you love your smile. If the answer is, ‘Not really,’ then you may want to consider these 5 great reasons to achieve a beautiful smile with cosmetic dentistry. Even one procedure can change your look. Some of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as…
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from us, Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch. You need to have a healthy mouth before you should do a smile makeover or whiten your teeth. However, patients sometimes want to enhance their smile first. Here’s a story about…
Missing Pieces In The Mouth Puzzle
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A 500-piece Eiffel Tower puzzle is still easy to recognize with 32 pieces missing. But, a 32-piece dental puzzle is just not complete without ALL of the pieces. At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, we want to help you complete your dental puzzle. If you’re missing teeth, cutting your mouth on broken edges, or struggling with…
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