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If you mention to anyone that you need a root canal, you are likely to get instant sympathy. While a root canal is performed under local anesthesia – and often Monrovia patients opt for sedation dentistry, too – it is a more intense, but painless dental procedure. A root canal is performed to repair a badly decayed tooth and/or save an infected tooth from extraction.......
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The process of root canal treatment can be confusing and often frightening. Root canals have long been the punch-line of jokes or the plot of a horror story told by friends or coworkers.  This horror is not from the root canal procedure itself, but from the pain of a toothache. A toothache can sometimes mean that root canal treatment is needed. Dr. Q knows and understands......
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Have you ever looked into the dental work you need to correct your smile but stopped short after learning what’s involved? If so, you aren’t the only one. Advances in dental care have made it possible to remedy just about any problem but not without a significant investment of time and money. There are, however, a great number of cosmetic issues that can be solved......
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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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In the past, solving cosmetic dental issues like crooked and chipped teeth often meant major dental procedures, but now many cosmetic problems can be fixed with porcelain veneers. Residents have discovered Dr. Q Dental as the local provider of this convenient and affordable solution, but veneers aren’t intended to fix everything. There are a number of dental issues that go beyond the cosmetic and can......
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Dr. Q Dental may recommend porcelain veneers for patients who have chipped, damaged, or discolored teeth or teeth that are misaligned and not a fit for the Invisalign® treatment. Porcelain veneers can replace the visible portion of your teeth with a thin, tooth-colored layer. Veneers have a lot of advantages: They can address a variety of concerns for patients with otherwise good dental health. They......
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When it comes to dental procedures, people usually go for the ones that do not involve complex methods and are not very expensive. Choosing an implant over a bridge is therefore a difficult decision because implants require surgery and may be quite expensive in certain cases. However, dental implants are much more effective than bridges in the long run and are also better in terms......
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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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