Dentist

As a dentist with a holistic approach, Dr. Q provides her patients with information and education regarding diet, lifestyle choices, and nutritional supplements that may help enhance their overall health and contribute to healthier teeth and gums.  With a view toward long-term dental health, Dr. Q recommends several nutritional supplements that may assist patients in improving their dental health as well as their overall well-being.......
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Dentists often tell their patients that a healthy mouth is the gateway to a healthy body and that poor oral health often leads to poor physical health in the body. This is why it’s so important to Dr. Q at Dr. Q Dental in Monrovia, California, to keep her patients informed as to the best practices to maintain optimal dental health and thus protect their......
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Our mouths are home to billions of bacteria. Some of them are good and do things like fight bad breath. But others of them are bad. This harmful bacteria quickly forms a thin layer of plaque on your teeth called plaque. In this blog post we want to look at whether or not this plaque can actually cause tooth decay and cavities that need to......
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The tongue is one of the most neglected parts of the mouth when it comes to dental hygiene. But it’s easy to see why. Many of our Monrovia patients tell us that their dentist has told them since they were kids to brush their teeth at least twice a day. But rarely do patients get told to brush their tongue. In this blog post we......
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Most Monrovia patients aren’t excited to go to the dentist. Whether they’ve had a bad experience in the past, or the thought of getting a filling or a root canal just makes them plain anxious, many people are nervous about sitting in the dentist’s chair. For these reasons, sedation dentistry was created. Sedation dentistry uses one of a variety of sedation options to keep patients calm......
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Does the thought of getting a tooth cleaning at the dentist fill you with anxiety? Are you especially nervous and fearful when thinking about getting a cavity filled, or root canal? Do you avoid trips to your Monrovia dentist’s office just because you are so afraid of going? If you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, then sedation dentistry might just be the right......
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Most Monrovia patients know that dentures replace missing teeth to help regain the structure and function. What many don’t know if that you can select removable or fixed dentures. The best choice is determined by a number of factors including your condition as well as personal preference. Here is a short guide to help you understand removable dentures. How Do Removable Dentures Work? You might......
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Choosing a dentist can be a very personal decision. This isn’t just someone you’re going to buy groceries from but the person you’re entrusting with a huge part of your identity – your smile. If you’re looking for a new dentist in Monrovia, you’ve probably discovered the search can be overwhelming. It’s great to have choices, but with so many, how do you choose the......
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Did You Know Nursing Mothers Need More Calcium to Maintain Oral Health? If you’re a new mother, we know you have a lot on your mind! Being busy with a newborn can make it difficult to attend to your own needs. Your oral health is always important, but did you know that during pregnancy and nursing you need more calcium to keep your teeth healthy?......
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Dental scientists have been trying to find a vaccine that could prevent tooth decay and formation of cavities for more than 30 years. Even with all the precautions and awareness, almost 70% of teenagers receive three or more cavities by the time they are 16 or 17 years of age. This alarming percentage calls for an alternative and more helpful way to prevent tooth decay......
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