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Dear Patients,   Do you know the main cause of oral cancer? In most recent years, the main cases of oral cancer, over 63%, have been linked to an STD called human papillomavirus (HPV), especially in young adults. The Centers for Disease Control found that less than half of American adults are aware that HPV […]

Dear Patients, Gum disease, which is sometimes known as periodontal disease, is a chronic pathological inflammatory condition. This results in health issues with your gums, bone, and connective tissues. If left untreated, it becomes irreversible and could lead to a loss of teeth. Gingivitis is the warning sign of gum disease– when your symptoms are […]

  Dear Patients, Did you know there is more to a great-looking smile than just great looking teeth? Most people assume Dentists only work with teeth and gums, but there is so much more that goes into facial aesthetics than a smile.  The advancements in Dentistry over the past decade have increased monumentally, there is […]

Dear Patients, With your children home for Christmas break, it’s the perfect time to look into getting their wisdom teeth removal surgery! It is best to have impacted wisdom teeth removed (extracted) before  20 years old because it’s easier to take them out when the roots and bones of your teeth are softer and not […]

Dear Patients, Have you ever considered Botox injections, but aren’t exactly sure how it works and if the treatment would be right for you? There are many reasons to try Botox, some are cosmetic and preventative, while others are medical. Rest assured, all procedures are performed by myself or Dr. Anna Hong and we’ve received […]

Dear Patients, It’s National Implant Awareness Month! Dental Implants help maintain and strengthen bone structure in order to keep your smile at it’s healthiest by protecting the existing teeth. Once a tooth is lost, things can happen that you might not notice at first but can have negative effects on both health and appearance.   […]

Save Your Tooth Month means sharing the best ways to help keep your teeth!   Dear Patients, It’s time to relieve your dental pain and keep your natural teeth– all in one procedure! You may be asking yourself, or your dentist, “How can I do this?” The answer is simple and straightforward: root canal treatment. […]

What is OSA?  Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that blocks airways and prevents one from properly breathing. OSA is a type of sleep apnea that occurs when a sleeping person stops breathing for 10 or more seconds. This can be due to a variety of reasons such as the size of […]

Did you know that about 47% of adults (30+) have at least some variation of gum disease and the Center for Disease control claims 70% of adults (65+) have periodontal disease?  Gum disease, which is sometimes known as periodontal disease, is a chronic pathological inflammatory condition. This results in health issues with your gums, bone, […]