Southcoast Dental Blog

Better oral hygiene at home may be able to lower your risk of COVID-19. The coronavirus is transmitted through infected respiratory droplets that are dispersed by sneezing, coughing, or sometimes breathing. Our hands and mouths both play a key part in receiving and spreading these infected droplets, so we need to take extra care as we clean our smiles. Here are seven tips from your Cerritos dentist for improving your oral hygiene at home to lower your risk of COVID-19.

You may have a lot on your plate as 2019 winds down to its end. You might be planning for family gatherings, going shopping, and getting things in order to get 2020 off to the best start possible. In all the year-end busyness, it can be easy to let something like dental care slip your mind. However, you could be losing out on insurance benefits if you do not use your policy before December 31. Let’s discuss a few tips to help you maximize your coverage before it expires.

If you’re missing teeth, you’re not alone. It can be overwhelming to find the best restorative solution for your unique smile. While some people benefit from traditional options like dentures, they’re not always the best fit for everybody. Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically placed into your jaw to replace the roots of your missing teeth. Then, custom-fitted dentures, crowns, or bridges are securely attached to the top of them to make them more stable and durable. Read on to learn four reasons why patients and professionals highly recommend this lifelike solution for tooth replacement.