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.…
Dental Health
Why Visit The Dentist?
At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for…
Afraid Of The Dentist? Let’s Talk About Sedation
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…
3 Reliable Steps To Find The Best Ladera Ranch Dentist
Regular cleanings and checkups are part of your first line of defense against dental health issues, so naturally you want to have the best dentist possible. What should you look for? At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch, we suggest the following. Location and Office Hours. It’s a little like real estate: location, location, location!…
Should You Let Your Teen Get An Oral Piercing?
An increasing number of Ladera Ranch adolescents are sporting tongue, cheek, and lip piercings. What if your teen asked you for permission to get an oral piercing? The team at Hales Parker Dentistry advises parents to give a firm ‘No.’ Here’s five reasons why teens should avoid oral piercings: Excessive drooling Chipped teeth Infection Hypersensitivity…
The Hales Parker Dentistry Guide To Dental X-Rays
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s Hales Parker Dentistry dental blog takes a look at dental X-rays. Panoramic These pictures help dentists see everything in one image: the complete upper and lower jaw. These are often taken during a patient’s first visit to Hales Parker Dentistry. They are useful for evaluating jaw injuries…
Save Your Breath
Today’s post focuses on a problem experienced by many people – bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most prevalent cause is poor oral hygiene. Often, halitosis develops midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food bits on the teeth, gums, and tongue grow bacteria. The wastes of…
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Baby
Categories: Dental Health
If you or someone you know is pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future you will want to pay close attention to this post. Carrying a precious little one can not only consume your time, but it is important to understand that the many changes your body experiences during pregnancy may also…
Top 10 Reasons To Visit Your Dentist
Categories: Dental Health
Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch believes in good oral health, regular checkups and smiling patients. You smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t had a dental examination in a while, think about these reasons: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way to avoid dental problems. Clean Up: Our dental hygienist is…
Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as important to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some parents we meet at Hales Parker Dentistry hold the misconception that it’s not important to take care of baby teeth, since they will eventually fall out. The truth is that the twenty…
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