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8 Painless Dental Procedures You May Need

Dental anxiety is very real, but often unfounded. If you find yourself putting off needed dental care due to worries about how much it will hurt, this post is for you! At Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California, our team of highly-qualified doctors wants you to enjoy excellent oral health and psychological comfort! We know that many … Continued

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Are My Gums Healthy?

Gum disease, or periodontitis, is the No. 1 reason adults lose teeth. Healthy gums are one of the most important factors when it comes to dental health. However, you may not know how to monitor the health of your gums. We’re here to help. The dentists at Santa Monica Bay Dental see many cases of periodontitis in patients who come … Continued

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4 Reasons You May Have TMJ

Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are the two joints that connect your jawbone to your skull. Any time you open your mouth — to eat, speak, yawn, laugh, or anything else — your temporomandibular joints work. Most people think about teeth when they think about the dentist, but the doctors at Santa Monica Bay Dental treat … Continued

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The Benefits of Digital Radiography

If you get regular dental checkups, you know that X-rays are an important part of keeping your oral health on track. Images of your teeth help your dentist identify potential problems before they happen and diagnose, treat, and monitor issues. At Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California, our experts use digital radiography to … Continued

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How to Prevent Teeth Grinding at Night

The medical name for teeth grinding is bruxism, and when it happens at night while you’re sleeping, it’s called nocturnal bruxism. The dentists at Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California, sometimes discover the signs of chronic nocturnal bruxism during routine dental exams. When that happens, we help the patient understand how to protect their oral health. Signs of … Continued

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What To Do If a Tooth Gets Knocked Out

When a tooth is knocked out, it’s startling, to put it mildly. But, it’s also not a rare occurrence, especially among people who play sports. Auto accidents, falls, and other mishaps can also result in a dislodged tooth.  The highly qualified doctors at Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California, provide emergency dental services, including treating knocked-out teeth. If … Continued

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Take These Steps to Keep Your Teeth White

There are plenty of reasons to want to preserve your bright, beautiful smile. Whether you’ve invested the money and effort in having your teeth professionally whitened, or you’re lucky enough to naturally have beautiful teeth, you probably want to keep them looking great. At Santa Monica Bay Dental in Santa Monica, California, our dentists often see patients who are unhappy … Continued

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