Although risk factor prevention techniques and oral hygiene daily routines are extremely helpful for keeping your smile safe, it is likely that your smile can still be damaged. If you do ever suffer any dental damage that needs to be repaired, visit your dentist for a tooth restoration. Multiple treatments exist to help repair your smile and give you... read more »

Let’s face it: bad breath is annoying and embarrassing. But if you think that all you need to combat that problem is chewing gum and peppermint, you might find yourself reevaluating your options. It is true that chewing gum and popping mints in your mouth can freshen your breath for awhile. Gum can even activate your salivary glands, creating saliva... read more »

Root canals are therapies used to save dying teeth. When a tooth is damaged, and the pulp is exposed, root canals must be used. If not, the tooth will have to be extracted. Listed below are some guidelines concerning root canal therapies: - As is the case with most health care services, multiple treatments for a single tooth will eventually... read more »

Upgrade your summer smile with a set of dental veneers. Dental veneers are highly advanced cosmetic dentistry techniques designed to vastly improve the look of your teeth by placing a small, customizable shell on the fronts of teeth for an enhanced appearance of your smile. Dental veneers can be used for a single tooth that looks out of place or... read more »

Treat your smile to instant relief with CEREC® dental crowns. With CEREC technology, your dentist can take a dental impression of your damaged tooth and have a CEREC crown altered, shaped, sized, and colored on a computer to be milled the very same day, thus ensuring the possibility to have fast-acting relief when you need it without having to wait... read more »

Would you be surprised to hear that cavities are quite common in adults? You see, studies have found that nearly every other American adult over 30 has some kind of tooth decay. Luckily, there are steps you can take to avoid tooth decay altogether. Still, did you know that it’s also important for you to help your child avoid tooth... read more »

CEREC® dental crowns are designed with state-of-the-art technology to provide a near-flawless seal for any broken or damaged teeth. If you suffer from any tooth abnormality and wish to cover it with a fully customized CEREC same-day crown, our dentists can help. Same-day restoration dental crowns are now possible thanks to CEREC technology. Some of the benefits include the following: -... read more »

If you ever have the misfortune of losing a tooth, there is some great news. Dental implants can fill in the gap the missing tooth left behind, and they can keep your mouth much safer from bacteria. The wonderful team of dentists at Raymond del Castillo, DDS can provide you with an artificial dental implant that looks and acts just... read more »

As you probably know, the holiday season typically spans from Halloween to New Years. Typically, this season is a time of fun and family. Similarly, during this season, you’ll probably find yourself surrounded by more sweets than you normally might. As you can probably guess, this means you might be more vulnerable to cavities. Naturally, one thing you might want... read more »

You probably know that using tobacco can lead to serious problems like heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer, but do you know what happens to your teeth when you use tobacco products? You probably know about some of the common problems caused tobacco use. For instance, you probably know that individuals who smoke tend to struggle with bad breath and... read more »