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!…
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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…
Dental Health – Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At Hales Parker Dentistry, Dr. Tyler Hales is often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as challenging as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your local grocery store…
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…
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…
Protect Your Young Athlete’s Teeth
Categories: Family Dentistry
Primary teeth are important. If you have a child who plays youth sports such as soccer or baseball, they can be very risky for your child’s teeth. At Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Ranch , we strongly recommend that you protect your child’s teeth. Football can be a heavy contact sport, yet there is a relatively…
Let Your Kids Fight The Evil Cavity-Causing Sorceress
At Hales Parker Dentistry, your premier Ladera Park general and family dentistry provider, we believe that teaching children about dental health while they’re young is the key to a lifelong of healthy smiles. Did you know that smartphone or tablet could be another critical tool to help your kids establish effective dental hygiene habits? We suggest that you…
A Primer On Jaw Bone Health
Ever think about your jaw bone health? If not, maybe you should. At Hales Hales Parker Dentistry in Ladera Park, we know that in order to remain healthy and strong, your jaw bone must be continually stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure that extends into the…
The Mark of a Perfect Dentist in Ladera Rancho
If you are fortunate to have dental insurance but do not have a regular dentist in Ladera Ranch, it’s time to find a new dentist. And if you haven’t got insurance but have dental needs, perhaps it is time to consider who can meet those needs at an affordable price. An Educated Dentist in Ladera…
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going to See a Dentist in Mission Viejo
If you are afraid of seeing a dentist in Mission Viejo and have not had a check-up in years, today’s post is for you. There is good news for you! Dentistry in the Ladera Ranch area and around California is nothing like it was when you were a kid. There Is No Reason to Avoid…
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