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3 Important Reasons to Brush Your Tongue

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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3 Consequences of Not Addressing Extracted Teeth

While it is always the goal to save our patients’ natural teeth, there are certain cases when extracting (removing) the tooth is the best course of action. With extreme decay, infection, or trauma, removing the tooth entirely is sometimes the only route to go. When a tooth is removed, the next question is how to replace it? One of the best methods for replacing an......
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Tooth Decay in Children

You might think that since your child only has his or her baby teeth, that you don’t need to worry about tooth decay. Unfortunately, that thought is incorrect. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 48% of children ages 2 to 11 will develop tooth decay, or a cavity, in their baby teeth. And 28% of children ages 2 to 5 develop......
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I Have Dental Implants: Can I Still Get Cavities?

If you are about to have an infected tooth extracted in Monrovia, or have suffered a tooth injury and lost your tooth, you probably have several questions about dental implants. What are dental implants made of? How do I take good care of my dental implants? And can dental implants still get cavities? Dental Implants Cannot Get Cavities! One of the benefits that Monrovia patients......
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How Should I Clean My Child’s Baby Teeth?

There are so many questions that come with caring for a small child. When should I feed him? How often does she need to be changed? Is he too hot in that outfit? Does she need a blanket? One common question that Monrovia pediatric dentist Dr. Q hears from her pediatric patients’ parents is, “How should I clean my child’s baby teeth?” Read on for......
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How Often Do I Need to Check Up On My Dental Implants?

Getting dental implants is a long process, which typically takes 4 to 6 months. First, you have to have your permanent tooth or teeth extracted. Next, Monrovia dentist Dr. Q will make temporary restorations of your teeth, so you don’t have to walk around toothless during your dental implants process. You will then be referred to a trusted dental implant surgeon to place the dental......
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What Is Sedation Dentistry?

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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Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Tooth Stains: What’s the Difference?

It seems that everyone in Monrovia these days wants a whiter, more beautiful smile. And who can blame them? Your smile gives you confidence and is an important part of the first impression that you make. But unfortunately, teeth darken and yellow over time due to age, eating and smoking habits, and dental conditions, causing both extrinsic and intrinsic stains. While both extrinsic and intrinsic......
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Do Dental Implants Last a Lifetime?

For many people who are considering options to replace their permanent teeth due to tooth extraction or damage, whether that is with dentures, dental bridges or dental implants, they often ask, “How long do these various things last? Will they last a lifetime?” One of the main benefits of dental implants is that with proper oral hygiene and care, they can last for several decades......
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Types Of Sedation Dentistry

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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