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Foster City Sedation Dentistry
Appointments: (650) 525-0900
Victor Sobrepena D.D.S.
Foster City Sedation Dentistry
1289 E Hillsdale Blvd Suite 10
Foster City, CA 94404
If you want a gorgeous smile that turns heads, you may want to learn about the range of dental services offered at Foster City Sedation Dentistry. Foster City area cosmetic dentist Dr. Victor Sobrepena is dedicated to producing quality results and beautiful smiles.
A beautiful smile can brighten your life! If you are continuously hiding your chipped, stained, or cracked teeth from others, it's time for a change! Victor Sobrepena, D.D.S., a trusted Foster City area dentist, can fix chips, cracks, and stains to reveal a great new smile - and a new you. You'll look so good you'll wonder why you waited so long!
If you suffer from periodontal disease or want to make sure you avoid it, Foster City area gum disease dentist Dr. Victor Sobrepena offers the solution with non-surgical preventive gum therapy. Look and feel your best with healthy gums and an attractive smile.
With IV sedation you'll have no memory of your dental procedure at our Foster City area sedation dentistry practice. Since you are safely sedated during the treatment, you experience virtually no pain. You'll simply wake up to your successful results.
If you are missing one or more teeth, you'll want to talk with Foster City area dental implant dentist Dr. Victor Sobrepena about replacements that look and feel as natural as your own teeth. If dentures are causing you problems, you may consider dental implants. Unlike dentures, which can be removed, Dr. Sobrepena offers dental implants that are permanently anchored into the jaw itself.
Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S
Appointments: (909) 946-7800
Steven Fraker D.D.S.
Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S
1121 N. Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786
Dr. Steven Fraker, practicing in the Upland, CA area, can provide you with the highest quality dental crowns available, and restore your smile. Using state-of-the-art materials and cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Fraker can make your smile look healthy and natural again.
Second opinions are readily given by Steven Fraker, D.D.S., at his practice in the Upland, CA area. Dr. Fraker wants you to be able to make an informed decision about your oral health needs. Dr. Fraker believes that if a treatment plan is sound, particularly one that is major and/or expensive, it should hold up to scrutiny by other dental professionals.
Would you like a whiter smile right now? In the Upland, CA area, Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S offers in-office tooth whitening for quick results. Dr. Steven Fraker applies a bleaching solution to your teeth which is then accelerated by a high-intensity light. Teeth can often be whitening in one or two one-hour sessions - perfect if you're looking for a quick and easy way to brighten up your smile.
If you are quite anxious about visiting the dentist, Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S offers pre-medication sedation to help you relax before you arrive for your appointment. Once you've arrived at our Upland area office, the full sedation medication will be administered, and you will wake up to the results you desired - relaxed and with little or no memory of the dental treatment itself.
The friendly, caring staff of Steven D. Fraker, D.D.S in the Upland, California area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Steven Fraker, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
Haitham Matar, D.D.S
Appointments: (818) 688-4971
Haitham Matar D.D.S.
Haitham Matar, D.D.S
500 E Olive Ave Ste 250
Burbank, CA 91501
The friendly, caring staff of Haitham Matar, D.D.S in the Burbank, California area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Haitham Matar, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
You've probably heard that a root canal procedure can be an uncomfortable experience. At Haitham Matar, D.D.S, located in Burbank, CA area, that's not the case. Dr. Haitham Matar numbs the tooth so you simply won't feel any pain, and you'll find that there is very little discomfort afterwards.
In order to maintain your oral health, it's important to schedule regular dental check-ups. Don't wait until something is wrong to make an appointment with Burbank area dentist Dr. Haitham Matar. At Haitham Matar, D.D.S, we provide comfortable and thorough checkups. By catching and correcting a potential dental problem early, Dr. Matar can save you vast amounts of time, discomfort, and expense.
For comfortable tooth cleaning in the Burbank, California area, Dr. Haitham Matar is known for having a gentle touch. The friendly team at Haitham Matar, D.D.S provides dental hygiene treatments for a whiter smile.
Maintaining good dental hygiene is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you have a lifetime of oral health.
Would you like a whiter smile right now? In the Burbank, CA area, Haitham Matar, D.D.S offers in-office tooth whitening for quick results. Dr. Haitham Matar applies a bleaching solution to your teeth which is then accelerated by a high-intensity light. Teeth can often be whitening in one or two one-hour sessions - perfect if you're looking for a quick and easy way to brighten up your smile.
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Gingivitis - Everything You Need To Know
Gingivitis is the most common periodontal disease, affecting 90% of the population. It is an infection of the gums caused by bacteria that form plaque.
In small amounts (when it is newly formed), plaque is invisible and relatively harmless. But when left to accumulate, it increases in volume and the proportion of harmful bacteria grows. These gingivitis bacteria release toxins that result in inflammation of the gum tissue and bad breath.
Eventually, the plaque hardens and forms hard deposits called calculus or tartar. If not properly treated, gingivitis may progress to periodontitis, a periodontal disease in which there is loss of the bone that supports the teeth.
Signs of Gingivitis
Gingivitis can be identified by red or swollen gums. In some circumstances, the gingivitis can cause bleeding gums when brushing or eating, and there may be bad breath. To diagnose gingivitis, a dentist may probe gently under the gums. In healthy gums, there should not be any bleeding with this gentle probing. A bleeding gum indicates that there is gum inflammation or gingivitis.
Who's At Risk for Gingivitis?
Certain people are more susceptible to gingivitis. Stress, smoking and poor nutrition can contribute to the development of gingivitis. Certain medications such as steroids, heart medications, cancer therapy drugs, anti-epilepsy drugs, and anti-depressants also increase the risk for gingivitis.
In the presence of plaque, these medications can lead to gum overgrowth. The enlarged gums can further interfere with oral hygiene, precipitating a vicious cycle of further gum enlargement.
Changes in female hormones can also increase the vulnerability to gingivitis. Adolescent women, pregnant women and women who take hormone replacement or birth control pills also have a greater risk of developing gingivitis.
There are several systemic illnesses that are associated with gingivitis. These include
- acute leukemia
- Addison's disease
- diabetes
- hemophilia
- immunodeficiency diseases (including HIV)
The swelling and redness of the gums may be disproportional to the amount of plaque present. To prevent further complications, meticulous plaque control is critical for people with these illnesses.
Gingivitis Treatment
For gingivitis treatment, the bacterial plaque and tartar have to be removed from the surfaces of the teeth by a dentist or hygienist. Then, the factors that contribute to plaque retention have to be altered in order to facilitate oral hygiene procedures.
This can involve re-shaping existing restorations or even moving teeth with braces so that they are not crowded. Essential to the success of the gingivitis treatment is the person's ability to control plaque build-up after initial treatment. Daily brushing and flossing are key to gingivitis prevention and helps prevent bad breath.
If there is a lot of gum inflammation, if the gums are very sensitive, or if there is a lot of tartar buildup, it may be necessary to numb the gums in order to remove the buildup of bacteria underneath the gum margins. If the gum is very inflamed and swollen, it may be necessary to remove some of the excess gum tissue surgically.
Gingivitis is reversible, and with proper gingivitis treatment and maintenance, it can be controlled. However, untreated gingivitis can result in gum defects, bone loss around the teeth, and eventual tooth loss and systemic complications. The best way to prevent gingivitis is by brushing and flossing daily, and by visiting the dentist for a routine cleaning and an examination at least every six months.
By Laura Minsk, DMD
Periodontal Disease
Which affliction is more widespread?
- Terminal lovesickness
- The heartbreak of psoriasis
- The common cold
- Periodontal disease
Not even winter colds (or Cupid's arrows) strike as many of us as gingivitis - gum disease. As many as 75% of adults will be victimized sometime in their lifetimes.
If this infection could grow on your arm, you'd be horrified. Instead, periodontal disease does its dirty work out of sight: inside your mouth. Left alone, it opens up gaps between gums and teeth. Too soon, you're on your way to losing your teeth entirely.
How can I stop it?
Mouth disease comes from sticky, invisible colonies of bacteria called plaque that live in the crevices between gums and teeth. Left by themselves, these critters organize to do their damage. If they're disorganized at least once every 24 hours, they never get time to recolonize and continue the infection.
Periodontal (gum) disease and gingivitis prevention is a matter of disturbing these bacterial pests daily. That means first brushing your teeth with a soft toothbrush. Then working dental floss down between the margin of your teeth and gums to dislodge plaque colonies that have built up during the day.
So much of your periodontal and gum disease treatment depends on what you're willing to do about your dental health. With vigilant home care and regular exams, together with your periodontist you can beat the statistics.
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