Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy. For…
Dental Health
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
This message from Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any of the…
3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly
Categories: Dental Health
Flossing your teeth is one of those things you should do every single day in order to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Too many people skip flossing, though. In this post from Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch we’ll give you three very good reasons why you should make it part of your regular dental…
Afraid of the Dentist? 5 Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In…
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Too many people wait too long to replace their toothbrush, and this can contribute to poor dental health. At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch we recommend a new toothbrush about every three months. How often you replace your toothbrush depends, of course, on how often you use it. We recommend, strongly, that you brush…
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adult Americans, yet many people are surprisingly under-informed about it. In this blog post from Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, we share some basic facts about gum disease. In its earliest and most treatable stage, gum disease is called gingivitis. The more advanced form…
Measuring Dental Health
Categories: Dental Health, General 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 health? A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean…
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most of us consume far too much sugar. That isn’t exactly a news flash, but at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch we want to remind you what sugar does to teeth, and what you can do about it. We get cavities when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of the teeth.…
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. It is also treatable, at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch. Gum disease is so pervasive in the US that it has been called a health crisis by the American Dental Association. If left…
Think You May Have A Cavity?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
To maintain good dental health, your teeth need a lot of good ol’-fashioned TLC. But even when we do our best, bacteria can sneak in and cause tooth decay. At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, we are here to take care of your dental issues. Few of us go through life without getting a…
