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A non-compliant patient is one who doesn’t follow the recommendations of their provider. Unfortunately, dentists often have non-compliant patients, often because the patient doesn’t feel pain, and so doesn’t see the need for additional procedures. The outstanding team at Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California, are great communicators, but sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand … Continued
With full mouth reconstruction, your dental care team considers all aspects of your oral health, from aesthetic concerns to the health of your jawbone. At Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California, our doctors want you to enjoy outstanding oral health that allows you to chew, speak, and smile with confidence. Sometimes, that means full mouth reconstruction to address multiple … Continued
At Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California, our dentists place great value on both your oral health and helping you feel great about how you look. Dental veneers are one of the most versatile tools at our disposal to help you achieve your smile goals. In this post, we consider eight problems that veneers solve. 1. Stains … Continued
The American Dental Association reports that more than 2 million people visit emergency departments each year due to dental problems. It’s easy to understand why you might consider the emergency department in an emergency. Unfortunately, few hospitals have dentists on their emergency staffs. Sometimes, it’s hard to know exactly what constitutes an emergency when it comes to … Continued
Improving your smile is one of the easiest ways to change your appearance for the better, and it may even carry some unexpected benefits such as improved self-confidence. You probably do what you can to improve your appearance — good nutrition, exercise, caring for your hair and skin — but you might be surprised at … Continued
Not everyone enjoys the process of getting their teeth cleaned, but most people do like the way it feels afterward. Having extra clean teeth is a good feeling! At Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California, our dentists love seeing you at your regular appointments, but we want you to enjoy that extra-clean feeling all the time. A … Continued
Your temporomandibular joints, or TMJs, are important. They connect your jaw to your skull, and give you the ability to move your jawbone, which is necessary to eat and talk. When something goes wrong with your TMJ you may develop a temporomandibular disorder, or a TMD. You may not think of your dentist when you … Continued
If you need a crown, there’s a high likelihood that you have a serious dental issue, and you probably also have some questions about your options. Here at Santa Monica Bay Dental, in Santa Monica, California, our team of experts is always happy to answer your questions in the context of your situation. We hope that this post … Continued
There are several reasons your teeth may not be looking as pearly as they once did, but it’s not something you have to live with. The experts at Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California, can help you enjoy flashing your bright white smile once again with professional, in-office whitening! Here’s what you need to know. Why Teeth … Continued
Most people focus on one thing they don’t really like when they look in the mirror. If you’re unhappy about your smile, it can affect your self-confidence and change how you interact with the world. Luckily, modern dentistry offers many paths to the beautiful smile you wish you had. At Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, … Continued
