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Too Tired to Brush?
We all know the feeling. We’ve been out and about all day and just want to go straight to bed.
Link Between Pregnancy Stress and Childhood Tooth Decay?
It is commonly known that stress during pregnancy can elevate the risk of complications during labor and birth, but a recent study shows that it may increase the risk for childhood tooth decay as well.
Do You Love Tea but Hate the Way it Stains Your Teeth?
We all know that dark-colored drinks such as tea and coffee can wreak havoc on the aesthetic of our teeth. But a new study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene suggests that adding milk to your tea may reduce the staining effects.
What You Need to Know About Sedation Dentistry
Whether it's the prick of the numbing needle or the thought of someone literally drilling into your teeth, many have their reservations about going to the dentist. Regardless of these fears, we know that it is still extremely important to monitor and take a proactive...
How to Keep Teeth Healthy During Back-to-School Season
At the beginning of the school year, there tends to be a lot of craziness. Long gone are the days of lazing on the couch as they give way to early mornings and rushing out the door.
But that doesn’t mean that you should slack on your dental care.
Dentistry Dating Back 14,000 Years
A study in Scientific Reports claims that the oldest known form of dentistry to date is an infected 14,000-year-old tooth that was cleaned out with flint tools. This is the earliest archaeological example of a pathological condition being handled by a manual...
We’d Like to Welcome Our New Dentist, Dr. Dane Dudley!
We are happy to announce that we have a new addition to our dental team. His name is Dr. Dane Dudley and has been involved with different aspects of the dental field for over 14 years. He graduated from NYU College of Dentistry with Honors in Implant Dentistry. From...
What’s the advantage of Invisalign®?
Dr. Zachary Potts and our team know it is natural for you to feel some concern when you need to wear any type of dental device to correct a problem with your teeth. Both braces and Invisalign can produce good results in giving you the smile you’ve always wanted....
What are the benefits of Invisalign®?
A popular option for straightening teeth at Moorpark Center for Dentistry, Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile, and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, and more. Invisalign, which is different from traditional...
Tips for Using Invisalign®
More than one patient has come into our office and asked, “What can I do to help my teeth when wearing Invisalign?” While everyone’s teeth and dental needs are different, there are certain things everyone can do to make wearing their Invisalign aligners a more...