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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 …
Unfortunately, not everyone smiles all the time. And not everyone is smiled at all the time. But even frowns need to be clean, to maintain a high level of dental health. At Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield, we promote good dental health and beautiful smiles. At every checkup, we examine you for any signs of gum …
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 …
This article from Masterworks Dentistry in Bakersfield focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dentistry procedure, porcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of one or more teeth. They are a great way to repair tooth imperfections such as chips, cracks, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment. Porcelain veneers are like …
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 …