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How long has it been since your last cleaning from a dental hygienist? You don’t have to answer that. At Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield, we provide thorough cleanings and checkups to ensure they have healthy teeth and great smiles. We are devoted to giving each patient personalized care in our state-of-the-art office. Maintaining your dental …
At least three million Americans have replaced a missing tooth with a dental implant, and that number grows each year. You can restore your smile with a dental implant from Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield. A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw. An artificial tooth goes on top of …
At Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield, we promote preventative dental care by developing decay prevention plans and helping our patients establish and preserve proper dental practices. If kids can avoid decay, it will benefit them more than you may realize. A healthy mouth equals better overall health and well-being. Maintaining ideal oral health puts children at …
Bad breath is no fun at all, but there are things you can do to combat it. If bad breath is an issue for you or a loved one, talk to us about it at Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield. Common, garden-variety bad breath is caused by the things we eat and drink. Food debris builds …
A mouth examination can reveal issues in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, at Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield, we often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, chronic bad breath, …
In this blog post from Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield, we offer some answers to frequent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is repulsive, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. Time to …
Throbbing toothache pain for anyone can be absolutely intolerable. Even milder toothache pain can cause you to forego certain foods. If you’re suffering with toothache pain, call us at Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield right away. Severe toothache pain can be downright debilitating. The most common causes of a toothache include infection, decay, injury, or loss …
At Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield, we are sometimes asked about Xylitol gum. What is it, exactly? Can a type of gum chewing really help prevent cavities? Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark, but is also found in many fruits and vegetables. Unlike most other sweeteners (natural or synthetic), …
In this message from Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield, we look at the big picture. When we are young, we feel invincible. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon conclude that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate …
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to become a bit lax with regular brushing and flossing. In this article from Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield, our goal is for you to evaluate where you stand and consider whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to dental health best practices can prevent …