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The Importance of Oral Health Care Exams
Have you remembered your six-month checkup yet with your dentist, Dr. Richard D. Guthrie? If not, we have great news for you! Our team here at Mission Ranch Dental Aesthetics in Ladera Ranch, California, is happy to remind you of the importance of your oral...
Various Foods and Activities Can Damage Your Teeth
Did you know that hidden dangers exist all around you that can damage your precious teeth and gums? Various foods and activities can damage your teeth if you are not careful. Listed below are a few common dangers to your smile, as well as a...
The Things Behind a Discolored and Stained Smile
Unfortunately, stained smiles are common. This is because there are many things that tend to discolor your chompers. However, there is no need to worry. If your smile is dull, dark, or yellow, Dr. Richard D. Guthrie and our dental team offer teeth-whitening treatments at...
A Tooth That Has Been Knocked Out May Need a Bridge
Oral trauma comes in a myriad of forms. One of the most severe is when an accident or trauma knocks a tooth out. In most of these situations, the tooth shatters or breaks off at the gumline.A tooth in this condition cannot be returned to...
Are You a Victim of Bruxism?
Are you a victim of bruxism? Often going undetected, bruxism is the result of grinding and gnashing your teeth, often while unconscious. One common sign of bruxism is snoring. Ask your sleeping partner or roommate if they have ever noticed that you snore or grind...
What You Should Know About Cleaning Your Tongue
Do you make every effort to brush and floss your teeth regularly? Do you work hard to keep your pearly whites healthy and strong? If so, good work! But have you ever wondered if there might be anything else you could do to protect your...
Cosmetic Dental Restorations Often Call for a Porcelain Crown
An appealing smile can be an important element of a happy and healthy social life. Having one or two teeth suffering from chips, mismatched fillings, or discolored tooth enamel can seriously hamper your self-esteem. Fortunately, Dr. Richard Guthrie is well armed with any number of...
A Custom Set of Dentures Can Fully Replace the Function of Your Missing Teeth
The American Dental Association estimates that 47 percent of Americans over the age of 30 suffer from some form of gum disease. Adding to this, the Centers for Disease Control also estimate that 62 percent of people over the age of 65 suffer from moderate-to-severe...
How to Properly Heal Following Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Did you know that recovery is vital after oral surgery? Well, it’s true. It’s important to properly recover so you can return to a strong and successful oral health. So, if you’re about to extract your wisdom teeth in Ladera Ranch, California, your dental team...
The Details About Scaling and Root Planing—A Treatment for Gum Disease
If you have the symptoms of gum disease, which are constant bad breath or red, swollen, or receding gums, it’s very important to visit your dentist, Dr. Richard D. Guthrie, and receive treatment right away. Gum disease is a serious and dangerous dental issue that...