Advanced Dentistry of Alhambra Blog

The Relationship Between Vitamin D and Gum Disease

October 18, 2023

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Periodontal disease and its early stage-gum disease is a destructive oral health condition that affects the gums and supporting bone around the teeth. It is caused by a bacterial infection and can lead to gum and bone recession, and even tooth loss if left untreated. While the primary cause of periodontal disease is related to other factors, recent research has also highlighted the role of vitamin D in its development and progression.

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4 Facts You Might Not Know About Same-Day Dental Crowns

September 12, 2023

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Traditionally, getting a dental crown meant scheduling multiple appointments with a dentist over the course of several weeks. Today, thanks to the accessibility of high-tech instruments like CAD/CAM design, in-house milling machines, and advanced digital impression systems, that process has been conveniently shortened to just one appointment. Read on to learn four interesting facts you likely didn’t know about same-day dental crowns.

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SprintRay 3D Printers: How are They Revolutionizing Dentistry?

July 10, 2023

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Every year, new technology emerges that streamlines and advances dental treatments, providing higher quality results for patients and superior precision and workflow for dental teams. One of these devices is the SprintRay Pro95 S, which is a 3D printer specially designed for practices to provide customized, expert-crafted oral appliances. Read on to learn what this state-of-the-art technology can do for you as a patient, as well as your family dental office.

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Nightguard protects your investments.

February 20, 2023

When it comes to protecting our teeth from damaging pressure of the clenching and grinding, nothing is more important than using a dental nightguard.

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Wisdom Teeth: Keep them or remove them? Five factors to consider.

January 23, 2023

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Q: My dentist said I needed to have my wisdom teeth taken out. But they don’t hurt, so why remove them?

A: There are a great deal of opinions of whether wisdom teeth should be removed and when. It looks like we humans are evolving past wisdom teeth.  Most of us do not seem to have enough room in the jaw for a third set of molars.

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