3 Problems that Misalignment Causes Your Teeth

For many people with misaligned teeth, the most obvious problem with their condition is that of their smile’s appearance. When teeth aren’t properly aligned, they can have a negative impact on your smile’s entire appearance. However, that isn’t the only impact they can have, and when left untreated, crooked teeth can become much more at-risk for a wide range of other potential problems. At our Newhall, CA, dental office, we can help you avoid the potential concerns associated with crooked teeth by custom-designing a set of clear Invisalign® aligners to straighten them. (more…)

Unexpected Reasons to Need Root Canal Therapy

If you know you have tooth decay (the cause of cavities) but neglect to treat it, then you may not be too surprised when your dentist tells you that you need root canal therapy the next time you visit. Tooth decay is progressive, and if you don’t treat it in its mild to moderate stages, it can quickly progress and reach the inner structures of your tooth, including its root canal. However, ignoring tooth decay isn’t the only reason why you might need root canal treatment, and at our Newhall, CA, dental office, we may also recommend the treatment to address conditions such as these. (more…)

What Are Your Options if You Can’t Whiten Your Teeth?

Professional teeth-whitening is one of the most convenient and effective ways to improve your smile when your teeth have become stained. However, teeth-whitening isn’t always the best option, and if it won’t work for your teeth stains, you may wonder how exactly you can improve your smile’s appearance. At our Newhall, CA, dental office, also offer several other highly customizable cosmetic treatments that can successfully address severe tooth discoloration and make your smile one you can be proud to show again. (more…)

Ways to Help Children Prevent Cavities

Cavities are common enough that they may not seem like a serious issue when mentioned anymore. However, they’re not just common – they’re also highly destructive when left alone, and can lead to increasingly worse problems for your child’s primary and permanent teeth. At our Newhall, CA, dental office, helping children prevent cavities and preserve their healthy smiles is a routine part of the family dental health services we provide. Today, we examine a few of the more effective ways for you to help your child avoid the need for cavity treatment. (more…)

How Dental Implants Compare to Other Options

With today’s dentistry, you have several options for addressing most common dental concerns. While it’s unfortunate that tooth loss remains one of those concerns, the good news is that your options for replacing lost teeth include highly lifelike, biocompatible dental implants. At our Newhall, CA, dental office, we’ll help you understand the difference that dental implants can make compared to traditional bridges and dentures. We’ll also help you determine whether or not dental implants are your best option for restoring your smile after tooth loss. (more…)

When Are Porcelain Veneers Your Best Option?

Improving your smile is an important decision, and once you’ve chosen to do it, you have many different options according to your specific smile concerns. For many patients, the best option is one or more custom-designed porcelain veneers, especially if there are more than one concern to deal with. At our Newhall, CA, dental office, we may recommend porcelain veneers to address issues that range from the color and shade of your teeth to their structural integrity and the overall contour of your smile. (more…)

Need a Filling? Why You Should Choose a Tooth-Colored One

Not long ago, you could tell whenever someone had a cavity treated. That’s because tooth fillings were most commonly made from metal amalgam – a mixture of metals designed to withstand the pressures of your bite. Today, however, increasingly more tooth fillings are made from more biocompatible and lifelike materials, such as tooth-colored composite resin, which doesn’t leave a noticeable mark on your smile. In addition to their appearance, we also recommend tooth-colored fillings at our Newhall, CA, dental office, for the number of other benefits that they provide to your oral health. (more…)

What’s the Difference Between Invisalign® and Braces?

For many people with crooked teeth, their most pressing concern is how to improve their smiles’ appearance. However, their dentists are more worried about how the alignment will affect their bite function, and the problems that can potentially arise when teeth are properly aligned. At our Newhall, CA, dental office, we can address each of those concerns with the help of custom-designed Invisalign® clear aligners. Not only will the clear aligners straighten your teeth and improve your bite function, but they’ll also remain virtually invisible to ensure a minimal impact on your smile’s appearance. (more…)