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.…
Dental Health
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…
What’s Your Dental Plan?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
To have the best dental health, it helps if you develop a plan: a plan you stick to no matter what. Part of it should be regular checkups at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, but there’s more to it than that. Here are some things you can consider for your dental plan. Brush your…
Focusing On The Top 3 At Hales Parker Dentistry
There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, tell us. We can do something about it. The problems were identified…
Why Fluoride Is Essential For Your Child’s Oral Health
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
This message from Hales Parker Dental in Ladera Ranch is about fluoride, a mineral that helps teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride plays a key role in your youngster’s oral health. Your child should start using fluoride toothpaste when they are…
Help For Toothaches (And Everything Else!)
Ever get a toothache? Of course you have; who hasn’t? At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, we stress the importance of good dental care to all our patients. But if something can go wrong, it will. And that includes getting a toothache. What Causes a Toothache? The most common cause of a toothache, by…
At Hales Parker Dentistry, We Love Our Dental Assistants!
At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, each member of our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. This post focuses on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,” or…
3 Critical Things You Didn’t Know About Kids’ Cavities
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Here are three immportant things to know about children’s dental health, from the team at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch. 1. Tooth Decay Is The Most Common Childhood Disease Over 4 million preschoolers have decay. Another grave fact; tooth decay in young children is on the increase. Why? There are several conditions. Many young…
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Ladera Ranch Tobacco Chewers
Cigarette sales have decreased in the past decade, and at Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch CA, we won’t kid you: we’re happy about that. But some people have switched to smokeless products, on the assumption that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. No matter its form, tobacco is deadly. We encounter…
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
Here’s a word of advice from Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch: when you’re at the store looking for dental products, be sure that what you choose has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Here are four ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for you and your family.…
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